Powering extraction: Use of renewables in the minerals sector
Energy costs represent a significant share of capital expenditure and operational expenditure for mining operations, particularly those positioned in locations where grid power is unavailable or unreliable.
It is very much in SA’s interest to ‘interfere’ in Zimbabwe
The fate of the neighbouring state has a profound influence on the economy of the entire region.
Nuclear developments in Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic
Africa’s response to COVID-19 has been boosted by nuclear-derived technology innovations and their peaceful application in the health and food sector. This clearly underscores value of nuclear energy to meeting the continent’s developmental needs.
Nature-based solutions to climate change in coastal cities
Presently, there is a unified message in the global policy discourse and internationally mandated scientific assessments that advocates nature-based solutions (NbS) as the basis for transforming society.
Implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for global climate change responses
In many senses the COVID-19 pandemic is a climate change parable, with similarities and consequent lessons to be drawn from our responses to each.
Mombasa: Stepping stones to a climate-resilient future?
This policy insight illustrates the challenges faced by many coastal cities in tackling the interwoven issues of demographic growth, climate change and waste management.
Development, Security, and China’s Evolving Role in Mali
The idea that development produces security and peace is prominent in China’s engagement with Africa. The construction of critical infrastructure like roads or railways is often framed by Beijing as a show of the Communist Party of China’s commitment to peace and stability in the continent.
COVID-19 and South Africa’s Foreign Policy
The COVID-19 pandemic and its domestic and global impact will require that South
Africa fundamentally rethink and review the strategic underpinnings and operational
modalities of its foreign policy along two axes, namely its ‘Africa Agenda’ and its approach
to multilateralism.
Turning crisis into opportunity? Agricultural exports to China during the trade war
Early literature on the US–China trade war postulated that the scenario would result in an unprecedented economic opportunity for Africa, as it would force China to further diversify its agricultural import partners.
Africa’s diverging approaches to youth inclusion and participation
Discussions about youth have taken various forms in Africa, as this segment of the population grows exponentially, propelling government responses and policy interventions to meet the needs of young people.