Climate Change: Balancing debt servicing and disaster response
One pressing dilemma that Nigeria faces is how to allocate resources between debt servicing and disaster response in the face of a changing climate.
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South Africa’s foreign policy needs to be informed by scientific inputs —Minister Naledi Pandor
South Africa is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world. South Africa’s mega-biodiversity is not only a national and cultural asset but is also a source of socio-economic development for our people through the sustainable use of a wide variety of plants, marine living organisms and wildlife.
Arc of instability threatens Sahel’s upstream, pipeline ambitions
Prior to the coup in Niger, the last few years have seen governments overthrown in and Mali and Burkina Faso—which, although not directly relevant for the upstream oil and gas sector, indicate how instability and violence can proliferate—as well as Sudan, where the army and the paramilitary RSF are battling for power.
How multinationals can drive growth and skills transfer in the African data centre market
It’s this demographic advantage that will fast track Africa’s strengthening role in the global data centre marketplace.
The Energy Loom: Crafting Africa’s Green Transition with Precision
Africa finds itself in a unique position within this global tapestry. The countries that develop a clear and effective strategy in this transition will likely secure substantial gains in a world where carbon becomes increasingly costly and digitalisation amplifies our energy demands.
NWU’s Prof Bismark Tyobeka: We need to invest in nuclear expertise, or lose it
The time for indecision is over,” says Prof Tyobeka, who has held the position of CEO of the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) of South Africa
Diversity in Data Centers to drive sustainability
In this industry, creating sustainable and green data centers is a top priority.
Tapping into Nigeria’s natural gas potentials, Tinubu’s bold move
This facility aims to reduce the largest black nation’s reliance on fossil fuel, particularly petrol, as Nigeria moves into a post-subsidy era.
FG, stop gas flaring, harness energy resources
Gas flaring is associated with the burning of crude oil to extract petrol and other by-products. The fracking, or standard process of refining crude oil has contributed to environmental degradation and global warming.
Making energy affordable for everyone – time to explore all options
Availability and affordability are the two major barriers preventing people from gaining access to modern energy services. Millions of people live in places that are disconnected from electricity grids where off-grid solutions are not yet available to them. Millions more might be able to access electricity or clean cooking solutions, but the price of doing so is beyond their means.