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$10-billion Namibian green hydrogen project receives major German boost
By: Martin Creamer 22nd March 2024 Namibia’s first gigawatt scale green hydrogen project – the $10-billion Hyphen development scheme – this week received a major boost from Germany.... →
At least 23 Niger soldiers killed in ambush, defence ministry says
By: Reuters 22nd March 2024 Militants killed at least 23 Nigerian soldiers and wounded 17 more during an attack on a military unit in the northwestern corner of the country on... →
IFP’s deputy denies any political tension between IFP, ANC in KZN
By: Thabi Shomolekae 22nd March 2024 Inkatha Freedom Party deputy President Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi has denied that there are tensions between the IFP and the African National Congress... →
Debt, climate change and economic transformation
By: Saliem Fakir 22nd March 2024 Debt is never free lunch, even if it is for the cause of climate change. Debt’s relation is defined by what the creditor demands as the rate of... →
In play
By: Terence Creamer 22nd March 2024 Confirmation that the curtailment framework outlined by Eskom in January is available to wind independent power producers (IPPs) preparing project... →
Another ridiculous tariff increase awaits Joburg, as the city collapses
20th March 2024 The proposed tariff increases in the City of Johannesburg is absurd considering the absence of basic service provision. These proposed increases... →
Niger has cut military ties with the US: why this is bad for the Sahel’s security
20th March 2024 Niger – a landlocked country of 25-million people in one of the most unstable parts of the world – recently announced it was suspending military... →
A new champion could drive home African Union reforms
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 20th March 2024 In 2016, African leaders recognised the imperative for a swift and substantial reform of the African Union (AU). The initiative led by Rwandan... →