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A discussion on the matters brought up at the Africa Oil Week in Cape Town, South Africa.

The DMPR has recently published guidelines for the implementation of mandatory COPs on road and rail safety management, change management, and fire prevention, as well as a guidance note on the prevention and management of NCDs and mental health disorders in the mining industry.

The SA mining industry plays a significant role in the country's economy. According to the Minerals Council Facts and Figures Pocketbook, in 2020 the sector employed in excess of 450,000 people...

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has created a mobile lab for water testing, amid various sewage spills in South Africa.

As technology becomes increasingly ubiquitous and the world moves into what has been described as the fourth industrial revolution (4IR), it is perhaps easy to forget that many of the materials that ...

Following a period of three years punctuated by discussions and moratoria on the enforcement of CEMAC Regulation No. 02/18/CEMAC/UMAC/CM relating to foreign exchange (the "2018 Regulation"),...

As part of The Bridge Africa-Europe project, Andersen professionals have scheduled three conferences in 2021, for the development of sustainable business between the two continents.

Norton Rose Fulbright recently attended the Platform Africa 2023 conference in Marrakesh. The event was well-attended by operators, investors, energy providers...

The northern hemisphere's summer of 2022 will be remembered as one of the hottest in recorded history. For example, Nasa reported that June was one of the hottest ...

In this article, we briefly discuss the details of each of these regulations and how they will impact entities that will become liable for carbon tax under the Act.

Although the financial services industry does not emit any carbon itself, or does so in very small quantities, the introduction of the carbon tax will continue to play a role in the growth...

COVID-19 has ravaged through the already weakened South African economy and have made a massive impact on the country's balance sheet. At the same time, the Presidency has emphasised ...

Bylined article by Rachel Speight on resource nationalism.

As the country continues to count the costs of widespread industrial action including the loss of lives of mine workers and members of the security police, the long term socio-economic effects are incalculable.

South Africa's Climate Change Act, 2024, together with its supporting regulations, marks a fundamental shift in the legal landscape for high‑emitting sectors and mining is directly in scope.

The month of May was an eventful one for France, as it sought to build relationships with a number of African states in a sustained drive to be an active participant in the continent's development, particularly post-COVID-19.

Africa's data-centre market presents enormous growth potential, with only 10% of current demand being served, yet faces critical infrastructure challenges around power reliability, transmission capacity, and regulatory frameworks. As hyperscalers eye the continent for expansion and governments push data sovereignty agendas, the question becomes whether African nations can build the energy and connectivity infrastructure needed to support this digital transformation while managing the risks of stranded asset

The UK Minister for Africa, Harriett Baldwin, has announced new funding to give more people and companies across Africa access to affordable, clean energy.