SADC calls for increased beneficiation of minerals extracted from the continent
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has renewed calls for member states to process raw minerals locally before export. Leaders argue that shifting from raw material exports to finished products is essential for regional job creation and economic development.
Why it matters
Increasing mineral beneficiation is a key economic strategy for African nations to capture more value from their natural resources and reduce dependency on foreign manufacturing.
The 46th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli convention centre in Durban. Picture: Thabiso Goba/EWN
Members of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have called for increased beneficiation of minerals extracted from their countries.
This is a long-standing issue that has dominated previous SADC summits and events.
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