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Climate and development investment platforms as tools for transformation
By: Saliem Fakir 17th May 2024 It takes a while but, slowly, one gets to see the possibility of things. Climate action has long been the mainstay of a specific tradition, which... →
Green stimulus
By: Terence Creamer 17th May 2024 South Africa’s manufacturing sector is in dire need of stimulus. In its recently released ‘Industrial Policy & Strategy Review’, the Department of... →
Daily Podcast – May 16, 2024
By: Thabi Shomolekae 16th May 2024 Making headlines: Threats of legal action after Ramaphosa signs NHI into law; ANC walks political tightrope over coal plant shutdowns; And,... →
PGM-boosted green hydrogen backed by resolute South African govt's commitment 
By: Martin Creamer 16th May 2024 The production of green hydrogen, which is most effectively generated when catalysed by platinum group metals (PGMs), has profound economic and... →
ANC walks political tightrope over coal plant shutdowns
By: Reuters 16th May 2024 In a ward where South Africa's governing African National Congress won handily in local elections three years ago, party campaign worker Poppy... →
Retaining US influence in Africa requires bridge-building with China
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 15th May 2024 In a complex new multipolar world, a country’s allies and friends will determine the global pecking order. Despite its large population, Africa is... →
As pollution kills, Africa needs billions for climate-ready stoves 
By: Reuters 14th May 2024 Despite her well-honed sales pitch, Aanu Ajayi is often met by scepticism when out selling energy-efficient stoves in the Nigerian city of Lagos -... →
All-round value unlock targeted in proposed demerging of Anglo Platinum and De Beers
By: Martin Creamer 14th May 2024 Diversified mining major Anglo American is targeting value elevation in its planned demerging of South Africa-based Anglo American Platinum... →
