Botswana’s chicken or egg conundrum To diversify its economy Botswana will first have to make sure the necessary infrastructure is in place. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions In a country like Botswana (that is desperately trying to diversify its economy away from relying on diamond mining), planning is critical. Rapid […]
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The Gulf’s strategic African footprint Ports, minerals and geopolitics are driving deeper Gulf engagement across Africa. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is now one of Africa’s most strategically important external investors. The often-quoted US$110 billion figure refers to UAE investment projects announced between 2019 and 2023, rather than realised Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). UAE officials
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Join us in May 2027 for a trip to Mozambique We’re heading to Mozambique for 12 days in May 2027 and we have space for 10 people. Earlier this year WhyAfrica’s sister company Endorphin Expeditions & Tours organised and operated the first ever WhyAfrica Business Trip to Zambia. We loved it so much that
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Five years of road tripping across Africa This year WhyAfrica will undertake our 5th overland road trip with Remote Exploration Services. Over the last four years we’ve spent a total of 145 days on the road, covered close to 36,000km, visited more than 100 different projects in 11 African countries, interviewed 120 stakeholders and handed
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Lesotho’s Katse Dam a major tourism drawcard Lesotho’s Katse Dam has become a major tourism destination for local and international visitors Perched high in the Maloti Mountains of Lesotho, the Katse Dam lies at a full supply level of 2,053 metres above sea level, making it one of the world’s highest major dams. Completed
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West Africa’s ports will drive growth Modern ports will unlock investment and Africa’s long-term economic competitiveness. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions Major dredging at Senegal‘s Port of Ndayane has been completed 13 months ahead of schedule. The project involved dredging a 5km access channel, a 600-metre turning basin and an
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French beneficiation roadmap opens opportunities in Gabon A new MoU strengthens Gabon’s downstream mining ambitions and investment appeal. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions The MoU signed in Paris between French mining group Eramet and the Gabonese government two days ago, will create opportunities across the construction, engineering, energy, logistics, manufacturing and
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Strong local partnerships will drive mining success in Africa Successful investments in African mining starts with local partners. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions From greenfields exploration to mine construction, production and eventual closure, mining companies depend on an extensive network of contractors, suppliers, consultants and skilled professionals. When those capabilities
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Partner with WhyAfrica and live the Africa story WhyAfrica doesn’t just tell Africa’s story, we invite you to live it. Partnering with WhyAfrica gives your company direct access to project sites across Africa and to on-the-ground information and business intelligence about the continent. Our specialist country and site visits, in-depth analysis and interviews with
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Uganda’s pathway to growth Infrastructure investments could unlock Uganda’s growth despite geographical challenges. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions Geography often shapes a nation’s economic destiny. Uganda, for example, has fertile soils, abundant freshwater resources, favourable rainfall and enormous hydropower potential. But the country is also constrained by a curse that
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Guinea bets big on road network New roads are reshaping Guinea’s economy and could unlock mining, trade and regional growth. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions The West African country of Guinea is accelerating investment in its road network. The Simandou 2040 Strategic Program aims to expand the country’s national road network
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Gabon’s Belinga Corridor drives Central Africa’s growth The Belinga-Kobé-Kobé Corridor is an important development in Central Africa. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions. This massive logistics network, which will connect the Belinga iron ore deposit with the Atlantic coast, is set to reshape the architecture of trade in Central Africa. After
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Mozambique invests in becoming a regional trade artery Mozambique is quietly positioning itself as an important Southern African gateway. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions There are challenges, but Mozambique’s efforts to become southern Africa’s most important logistics hub, is something to note if you have an interest in this part
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African cities face rising heat risks As temperatures soar across Africa, climate pressures become an investment consideration. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions A new study by researchers at the University of Oxford highlights the vulnerability of African cities to extreme heat and rising temperatures. The research, published in Sustainable
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TSGP a blueprint for regional cooperation in Africa The biggest opportunities in Africa will be unlocked when thinking regionally. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions. One of the most ambitious regional projects in African history has been approved by three countries in West and North Africa. The decision by Nigeria, Niger, and
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The role of medium sized hydro projects in Angola. Hydropower is an important driver of growth in Angola’s easter provinces. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions During the 2023 WhyAfrica Overland Road Trip, we visited the Chiumbe-Dala Hydroelectric Power Plant. Chiumbe-Dala is located at the Chiumbe Falls between Luena, the capital
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Where the African sun never sets Sunrise over the Indian ocean on the East Coast of Africa is spectacular. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions. Yesterday morning it happened at 6:40 on a warm, windless morning. The beaches along the KwaZulu Natal coast of South Africa are arguably Africa’s best kept secret.
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Reconstruction boom could boost Africa’s resource sector Global rebuilding could strengthen Africa’s minerals and logistics sectors. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions A new phase of global reconstruction following geopolitical instability and conflict could create long-term opportunities for Africa’s mining and resources sector. According to Malcolm Curror, CEO of South African company
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Railway boost for forestry and mining in Gabon Upgrades of the Transgabonias railway line will boost the forestry and mining sectors in Gabon. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions Investors in Gabon welcomed a €173 million loan from the French Development Agency (AFD). The money will be used to upgrade the ageing
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Energy is a risk for DRC mining As in its neighboring country Zambia, energy is a major constraint in the Democratic Republic of Congo. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions Energy provision is still the Achillies heel of all new projects in the DRC. The DRC hosts an array of minerals for
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Copper theft redirects trade to Walvis Bay An increasing number of exporters are no longer using corridors to Durban and Dar es Salaam. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions During the recent WhyAfrica Business Trip to Zambia we spoke a lot about logistics, ports, road and rail developments and transport
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Fuel shock meets contract reality NSDV Law urges contractors to revisit risk allocation as geopolitics drives cost volatility. As global oil markets react to escalating geopolitical tensions, South Africa’s construction sector is facing a sharp and immediate consequence: rising fuel costs that are beginning to erode project margins, strain contracts, and trigger disputes across the
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Maputo port access boosted by logistics Access to the Port of Maputo will become easier for South African exporters over the next few months. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions. Bottlenecks at border posts between South Africa and Mozambique is slowly disappearing. Long queues of trucks waiting to cross the Ressano Garcia
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Border and port upgrades improve African trade Overlanders know that border crossings are a downside of multi-country travel in Africa. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions The introduction of One-Stop Border Posts (OSBPs) at several border crossings in Africa has made it much easier and quicker to clear customs and get your
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Regardless of a temporary operational halt, work on the Lobito Corridor remains on track. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions Africa infrastructure officials at the Palazzo della Farnesina in Rome, Italy, would be closely monitoring the recent rainfall and flooding in central-west Angola. According to reports from Luanda, rising water levels have
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Africa central to Saudi Arabia’s transformation Africa plays an important role in Saudi Arabia’s national transformation strategy. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions Saudi Vision 2030 was launched by Mohammed bin Salman in 2016 to reduce reliance on oil and build new global partnerships. In the document Africa is earmarked to play
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Barrick transforms Lumwana into an economic hub Barrick’s expansion project is expected to transform the region into an economic hub. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions Construction of mining company Barrick’s airstrip at Lumwana in the North-Western Province of Zambia is making rapid progress and its completion is imminent. The two-kilometre-long
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The power of Africa’s regional electricity corridors Establishing Africa’s regional electricity corridors holds great potential and promise. By Taru Madangombe, Vice President for Power and Grid Segment, MEA at Schneider Electric The European Union’s electricity network spans over 11 million kilometres, making it one of the most extensive and resilient in the world. Today, these corridors enable
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A new industrial zone is taking shape in Lusaka The industrial corridor west of Lusaka, capital city of Zambia, is abuzz with activity. Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions. WhyAfrica visited one of the major players in the new industrial zone taking shape about 30km west of Lusaka on Day 1 of the
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Lime is critical for Zambia’s copper ramp-up The Zambian mining industry is dependent on lime for sustainable growth. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions Although lime is a critical component in the copper mining sector of both Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), it is something that is not
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