Natural resources

EU offers Ukraine rival minerals deal to US

The European Union has presented a deal to Ukraine for access to its critical materials. The move comes as the Trump administration claims it is close to reaching an agreement with Kyiv for a share of its natural resources in exchange for support against Russia. William Denselow reports from Brussels.

26 February, 2025 44

Dr. Sam Nujoma

Supervisor Praises Nujoma’s Dedication in Geology Master’s Thesis

One of the supervisors of Founding President Samuel Daniel Shafiishuna Nujoma’s Geology master’s thesis described him as a dedicated student. In an interview with Selma Taapopi from One Africa’s NewsOnOne, Dr. Gabi Schneider says she co-supervised Nujoma's thesis, titled Copper: Its Geology and Economic Impact on Development in Namibia, Zambia, and DRC. His other two supervisors were Dr. Benjamin Mapani and Professor Fred Kamona. Schneider shared this on Nujoma as […]

14 February, 2025 72

Africa

South African Union Giwusa Condemns SANDF’s ‘Imperialist’ Role in DRC

S.A Union Giwusa says it is absolutely clear that, what it calls, the South African National Defence Force's adventure in Democratic Republic of Congo is imperialist in its class character, aims and purpose. Giwusa president Mametlwe Sebei says the DRC is home to over 445-trillion-rand's worth of natural resources. He says it is the country's mineral riches which has attracted imperialist vultures from all over the world:

29 January, 2025 48

Africa

South Africa increases renewable energy capacity

South Africa currently has over 7,000 megawatts of renewable energy connected to the grid, with an additional 20 gigawatts planned for future development, according to Jacob Mbele, the director-general of Mineral Resources and Energy. SA is leading sub-Saharan Africa with nearly 40% of the region's new capacity. Mbele said it is important to continue exploring, developing, and producing the country's natural resources.

21 October, 2024 21

Namibia

Namibians urged to celebrate culture as National Heritage Week begins

National Heritage Week begins today with the theme “Culture is Community, Community is Culture.” The week invites all Namibians to celebrate and protect their natural and cultural resources. Here’s what Sanet Steenkamp, Executive Director of the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture, has to say.

16 September, 2024 36

Africa

Uganda and the DRC conflict: the interests driving Kampala’s involvement

By Kristof Titeca, University of Antwerp The ambiguous and often tumultuous relations between Uganda and neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have made headlines in recent months. In a July 2024 report, the UN Group of Experts on the DRC stated that Ugandan army and intelligence officials were providing active support to the M23 rebel group. The group, which is active in eastern DRC, was first defeated in […]

20 August, 2024 54

World

Russia FM in Guinea amid Africa influence boost

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived on Monday in Guinea, his ministry said, the first trip by Moscow's top diplomat to the West African country since 2013. Russia, which has seen its relations with the West plummet after it sent troops into Ukraine in 2022, has sought to boost its influence in Africa in recent years. Russia's foreign ministry announced the visit on the Telegram social media […]

3 June, 2024 17

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Opinion Pieces

Reflection on local content policies: A catalyst for Namibia’s economic development and growth

Opinion piece By Josef Kefas Sheehama On April 16–18, 2024, in Lüderitz, the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) and Antila Consultancy organized a local content oil and gas conference with the theme, "Empowering Namibia's Energy Ambitions by Connecting Industry and Indigenous Talent." According to Article 100 of Namibia's Constitution that, " Land, water, and natural resources below and above the surface of the land […]

24 April, 2024 20 2

Entertainment

South Africa’s conservation model: why expanding the use of biodiversity to generate money is a good idea

By Hayley Clements, Stellenbosch University; Alta De Vos, Stellenbosch University, and Matthew Child, University of Pretoria South Africa’s government is calling for public comments on an updated version of its existing biodiversity economy plan. The National Biodiversity Economy Strategy aims to conserve biodiversity while also contributing to job creation and economic growth. It proposes to do this by promoting sustainable use of the country’s natural resources. The […]

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