Uganda’s NSSF Seeks Court Eviction in Temangalo Land Fight
The Temangalo land fight sees Uganda's NSSF seek a court eviction of tycoon Amos Nzeyi from 55 acres after a...
August 18, 2026Section
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E-Commerce Platform MyArigo Launches to Boost African Consumer Trust
MyArigo, from Nigeria's Arigo Technologies, launches a verified-seller marketplace to boost African consumer trust and curb online scams.
August 18, 2026
Gold and Silver Wrap: Mexico, Peru Miners Outperform
Gold and silver rose on Monday, August 17, 2026, driven by softer US retail sales and easing rate expectations, offering...
August 18, 2026
Copper: Chile Supply, China Demand Slow Monday
Copper futures edged up Monday as physical tightness and Chile-Peru supply worries offset soft China data. Southern Copper jumped 4.02%.
August 18, 2026
Global Economy Briefing
Global stocks hold near records as Fed rate-hike bets ease, gold firms, and Brazil’s slowing growth sharpens the Selic/real read-through.
August 18, 2026
Lithium Wrap: LIT up 1.34% Amid Deficit Bets
The lithium-miners ETF rose while Albemarle fell and SQM gained on Monday, August 17, as traders weighed surplus forecasts against...
August 18, 2026
Zinc Steadies on Tight Supply as Peru’s Nexa Gains in New York
Zinc held firm on Monday, August 17, 2026, as tight supply and construction demand supported prices. Nexa Resources rose 1.41%...
August 18, 2026
Latin America Steel: Gerdau, CSN, Ternium Rise Monday
Latin American steel shares rose Monday as traders weighed China import pressure and patchy Brazil construction. Gerdau, CSN, Ternium and...
August 18, 2026
Oil Wrap: WTI Jumps 2.91% as LatAm Producers Rally
WTI proxy USO rose 2.91% while Petrobras, YPF, and Ecopetrol gained on Monday, August 17, 2026. Read our Latin American...
August 18, 2026