{
  "id": 5463759,
  "title": "Stakeholders seek investment boost for Africa’s gold, gemstones",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/stakeholders-seek-investment-boost-for-africas-gold-gemstones",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-04T01:52:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/stakeholders-seek-investment-boost-for-africas-gold-gemstones/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Stakeholders in Africa's gold and gemstone industry have called for increased investment, skills development, and women's participation in the sector. The Gold and Gemstones Conference & Exhibition (GGCE) is marking its fifth anniversary in Lagos from November 24-28, with the theme \"African Women Driving Africa's Gold and Gemstone Economy: Catalysing Investment, Innovation and Global Competitiveness.\" The event aims to connect investors with opportunities in mining, processing, jewellery manufacturing, technology, trading, design, and value addition, while also promoting investment in beneficiation, processing, and skills development. The conference will also recognize African women making significant contributions to the industry, highlighting the potential for broader economic opportunities when women gain access to skills, finance, technology, markets, and leadership platforms.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Stakeholders seek investment boost for Africa’s gold, gemstones",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/stakeholders-seek-investment-boost-for-africas-gold-gemstones-5464798",
        "published": "2026-09-04T01:58:29.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}