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Building for Africa’s water security
By: In On Africa IOA 4th October 2024 Water shortages have either created or exacerbated humanitarian crises in Africa, stalling economic development. Climate change, through worsening... →
Sudan at war: the art of peace talks and why they often fail
3rd October 2024 High-level peace talks took place in August 2024 to negotiate a much-needed ceasefire in Sudan. Unfortunately, nothing tangible came out of the... →
Why pay tax? African study finds trust in government is key
2nd October 2024 Taxes are important. They’re a primary way in which governments fund essential services like healthcare, education, infrastructure and social... →
Battery manganese project begins in Mpumalanga, orders placed for long-lead items
By: Martin Creamer 1st October 2024 Manganese Metal Company (MMC) of Mbombela is on its way to becoming a Western world beater in the supply of high-purity manganese sulphate... →
South Africa courts UK investors to fund infrastructure plans
By: Bloomberg 1st October 2024 South Africa’s infrastructure development agency has restructured its pipeline of planned projects to make them more attractive to the private... →
Development banks and energy planning: Attracting private investment for the energy transition; the Brazilian case
1st October 2024 According to the World energy transitions outlook 2023, USD 150 trillion is required to finance an energy transition compatible with the 1.5°C... →
Gauteng Housing Department fails to meet key targets, faces 70-year backlog
1st October 2024 The Gauteng Department of Human Settlements (GDHS) continues to demonstrate its incompetence in providing housing for vulnerable residents in... →
Understanding Crowdfunding
1st October 2024 Crowdfunding has emerged as a popular method for individuals and businesses to raise funds for various causes, projects, or ventures. Each type of... →