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COMRO’s Legacy: Research and Development of Stoping Mining Machinery and Technologies – Brian Protheroe
5th April 2024 The Chamber of Mines Research Organization (COMRO) was active for nearly 30 years, and developed a great many technologies benefitting the... →
Slavery tribunal? Africa, Caribbean unite on reparations
By: Reuters 4th April 2024 Support is building among Africa and Caribbean nations for the creation of an international tribunal on atrocities dating to the transatlantic... →
Daily Podcast – April 04, 2024
4th April 2024 April 04, 2024. For Creamer Media in Johannesburg, I’m Halima Frost. →
Election anxiety makes South Africa dollar bonds the worst in EM
By: Bloomberg 4th April 2024 A slump in South African dollar bonds has made them the biggest laggards in developing markets this year, reflecting concern among investors that a... →
Corruption Watch reaffirms commitment to fight corruption
By: Thabi Shomolekae 3rd April 2024 Non-profit organisation Corruption Watch (CW) highlights that poor leadership and lack of accountability have eroded public trust and confidence in... →
South Africa coal-plant closure delays risk thousands of deaths
By: Bloomberg 3rd April 2024 Delays to the planned closures of coal-fired power plants proposed by South Africa’s energy department could result in thousands of deaths from air... →
El Niño disasters: governments know what’s coming, but are unprepared – what must change
3rd April 2024 Drought disasters in southern Africa are mainly attributed to a lack of preparedness, inadequate response and mitigation and poor risk reduction... →
South Africa’s laws aren’t geared to protecting against climate change: judges are trying to fill the gap
3rd April 2024 South Africa has plenty of environmental laws but none that specifically oblige government officials to consider the risks and impacts of climate... →