AfriMali Insight

28/02/2026

We are excited to share that the AfriMali Insight website is officially live.
While a few minor refinements are underway, the platform is fully up and ready to engage the world.
Take a moment to explore it here:�🔗 afrimaliinsight.org
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A trusted ex*****on partner in Africa’s resource economies. AfriMali Insight partners with funders, research institutions, and private-sector actors to translate natural resource governance and policy into accountable, on-the-ground outcomes — with a focus on artisanal and small-scale mining and...

11/02/2026

IMPORTANT:
Africa Transcribe is now AfriMali Insight.
This change reflects the work we are already doing - partnering with institutions, funders, and private-sector actors to translate natural resource governance and policy into accountable, on-the-ground outcomes.
AfriMali Insight brings a clearer focus on ex*****on, research, and institutional collaboration across Africa’s resource economies, particularly in artisanal and small-scale mining and resource-linked development.
Same team. Expanded mandate. Sharper clarity.
We look forward to engaging under this new identity.

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03/10/2025

Over recent weeks, we have been immersed in a fascinating project: crafting an abridged version of the Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) protocols, originally developed by the Mining Association of Canada (MAC), for Tanzania’s Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) sector.

The atmosphere in the training room shifted palpably during the presentation of the Child and Forced Labour Protocol. Despite official narratives from government and non-state actors downplaying its prevalence, the issue of child labour in Tanzania’s ASM sector is undeniable. Discussions painted a grim picture: children aged 10 to 17 are routinely employed in hazardous tasks, often in environments with compromised occupational health and safety (OHS) standards. In Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM), the situation is particularly dire. Young boys, in particular, handle mercury without protective gear, exposing themselves to severe health risks for minimal pay. These children, exploited by the very communities meant to protect them, face endangerment daily.

The training sessions sparked heated debates about the root causes of child labour. Many participants pointed to socio-economic factors: children from broken homes or families where fathers have abandoned their responsibilities often turn to ASM work out of necessity. In some cases, children are drawn into mining as part of debt repayment schemes, labouring to help their parents settle loans from brokers – a practice disturbingly reminiscent of colonial-era bo***ge.

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Over recent weeks, we have been immersed in a fascinating project: crafting an abridged version of the Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) protocols, originally developed by the Mining Association of Canada, for Tanzania’s Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) sector. This 24-page simplified guide, ...

29/09/2025

We are excited to announce that Africa Transcribe (ATRA), previously known as Africa Transcribe Enterprises (ATE), has officially become a member of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Global Mercury Partnership as of September 13, 2025. This milestone not only marks a significant achievement for ATRA but also underscores our commitment to addressing the urgent issue of mercury pollution, particularly in artisanal and small-scale gold mining.

17/09/2025

On behalf of Ms. Yeukai Ottilia Munetsi Madzika.

I am thrilled to announce that Yeukai is a Top Finalist for the Youth Impact Award!

She extends her heartfelt gratitude to her family, friends, and community for their unwavering support.

Yeukai, a 28-year-old journalist and community advocate, focuses on climate change, human rights, disability inclusion, and empowering youth and women through community dialogues, podcasts, articles, and documentaries.

She kindly requests your vote.

This support represents all young people in marginalized communities, demonstrating that their voices matter.

🗳 Voting is open from September 17 to October 5, 2025.

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1. Use this Link: https://thelist.identitiesmedia.com/vote-now/
2. Then click on the YOUTH IMPACT tab.
3. Then select YEUKAI OTTILIA on the Nominee's list.
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Let’s Get Go the Award!

25/07/2025

It’s clear that transforming ASM into a safe and sustainable sector requires collective action. Governments must strengthen policies and enforcement, NGOs must continue their advocacy and support, and miners themselves must be empowered with knowledge and resources. Most importantly, we need to listen to the voices of women in ASM, whose resilience and insights are key to driving change.

Today, I had the privilege of moderating an impactful session during a 2-day training co-organized by UNDP Tanzania, ACP-EU Development Minerals, and the Tanzania Women in Mining and Mineral Industry (TWiMMI). The session, themed"Empowering Women in ASM: Inclusive, Safe & Sustainable Mining Solution

18/07/2025

Join us to look into how this moment, when transition has become a buzzword, could be a transformative period in the African History, socially, economically and environmentally!

24/06/2025

🔊🔊THE POWERFUL PEOPLE'S INQUIRY!!!
WATCH NOW➡️https://youtube.com/watch?v=_Z-jqyqiZBE People from various African countries are putting
IMF - International Media Forum World Bank to task for being at the heart of Africa's recurrent indebtedness. Through decades of structural adjustment programs, austerity-driven loan conditionalities, and policy influence over national budgets, these institutions have promoted debt-dependent development models that prioritise creditor repayment and macroeconomic "stability" over inclusive growth.

24/06/2025

EU’s African minerals strategy falters with paternalistic tone and weak mining presence. Equal partnerships, bold investments, and respect for African agency are needed to compete with China’s pragmatic approach.

In their commentary, The EU’s Playbook for African Minerals Amid China’s Dominance, Poorva Karkare and Karim Karaki (2024) outline the European Union’s (EU) strategy to secure critical raw materials (CRMs) from Africa to counter China’s dominance. While highlighting the EU’s supply chain v...

14/06/2025

Some News to the right direction!..the Communication Strategy is poised to establish a more transparent, coordinated, and inclusive environment—one that aligns the interests of miners, investors, regulators, and communities for sustainable sector growth.

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