The rise and fall of African Copper Mine

Directors of the mine quickly named their operation ‘Mowana’ (Baobab), which was a tree within the mine property. Baobab is also abundant in Dukwi and nearby areas.

The news that the government had issued a mining licence to African Copper raised much optimism among the residents of Dukwi and its environs. Until then, Dukwi was a sleepy village, which was only remarkable for hosting political refugees mainly Namibia, Somalia, Zimbabwe, Angola, Mozambique, the DRC and others.