Africa
Burkina Faso starts refining its own gold as Traoré opens new plant
The facility has an initial capacity of 164 tonnes of gold a year, with plans for a second phase that will raise its annual processing capacity to 515 tonnes.
Gold
Crime
DCI arrests two women over alleged 658g gold smuggling attempt at JKIA
In a statement by DCI on Sunday, the suspects Mahamed Shukri Abdulahi and Sabriye Farhiyo Hussein were intercepted in the early hours of September 4,2026 as they prepared to board an Emirates flight to Dubai.
Africa
EU blocks Sudan gold imports to cut off war funding
The conflict, which broke out in April 2023 between Sudan's regular army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has displaced more than 14 million people, making it one of the world's worst humanitarian emergencies.
News
DCI nab suspect behind multi-million gold scam in Nairobi
According to police, the suspect, Mildred Kache alias Sabreena Ayesha, together with an accomplice, convinced the foreign investor that they could supply 400 kilograms of genuine gold bars.
Global Affairs
Gold and silver soar as US-Europe trade tensions rise
Gold touched $4,689.39 an ounce, while silver climbed to $94.08 an ounce, marking record levels for both metals. The spike followed Trump’s warning that he would impose tariffs on several European nations opposing his plan to take over Greenland.
News
Ikolomani gold refinery promises jobs and economic growth
The Lidambitsa refinery, a key project of the Ministry of Mining, is strategically positioned to benefit from the nearby Isulu–Bushingala belt, expected to supply consistent, high-quality ore.
Global Affairs
Gold hits record $4,000 an ounce as global uncertainty drives rush for safety
Spot gold, which reflects the price of selling the metal over the counter, broke the $4,000 barrier for the first time during Wednesday’s Asian trading session. Gold futures, which indicate investor sentiment through contracts to buy or sell at a set date, also reached this milestone on 7 October.
Sports
Kenya sits second at Tokyo World Athletics Championships standings
Team Kenya has secured four gold medals, one silver, and two bronze, cementing the country’s dominance in middle- and long-distance events.
News
Suspect arrested in Nairobi over multi-million gold scam
The arrest follows a formal complaint lodged on September 1, 2025, detailing how the suspect, Ishmael and an accomplice promised 550kg of gold nuggets and bars purportedly sourced from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Global Affairs
South Africa arrests 1,000 illegal gold miners near Barberton
tolerated.” Police spokesperson Donald Mdhluli confirmed the arrests and said the joint operation between police and mine security is ongoing.
News
New report flags Kenya as key hub in regional gold smuggling network
A new report by SwissAid reveals that Kenya’s involvement in the illegal gold supply chain has expanded consistently over the last ten years, with the bulk of the precious metal eventually finding its way to the United Arab Emirates, especially Dubai.