A shift towards low-carbon, renewable energy sources is imperative if the worst impacts of climate change are to be avoided. Although Africa has contributed a relatively small proportion of historical carbon emissions, the continent must still play a role in transitioning to a sustainable, green economy.
At the centre of ocean governance are the undefined concepts of ‘Blue Economy’ and ‘maritime security’.
Pan-Africanism has historically played a crucial role in shaping the foundations of African institutions, and continues to do so today.
Tanzania first discovered natural gas in commercially viable quantities in 2010. In March 2016, another major gas discovery of 2.7 trillion cubic feet (TCF), estimated at a value of some $8 billion was made in the Ruvu Basin Coast Region. This brings Tanzania’s total estimated gas reserves to roughly 60 TCF, and could generate up to $6 billion in annual revenue.
As part of the G20 initiatives last week, the World Bank’s Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative, or We-Fi, was launched.
Member states of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) are currently deadlocked in discussions on the future of the revenue-sharing arrangement and the role of the SACU Tariff Board.
Member states of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) are currently engaged in discussions on industrial policy and the need to develop regional value chains.
The ANC and the National Party were nationalist movements driven by grievance against the British.
In June, South Africa’s public protector announced there would be a new investigation into the #GuptaLeaks allegations of corruption at the highest levels of government. It’s a symptom of South Africa’s broader problems.
The 12th Summit of the G20 will take place on 7-8 July in Hamburg, representing the culmination of the German presidency of 2017.
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