Impala Platinum mine accident in South Africa kills 11
"This is a terrible blow to our ambition of ending 2023 with fewer fatalities than last year when there were 49 fatalities, the lowest on record, and the continuation of our journey towards zero harm," said Mzila Mthenjane, the chief executive of Minerals Council South Africa, the main representative of mining firms in the country.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 28, 2023 15:38 UTC
COP28: Financing Africa’s pathway to net zero energy systems
Africa Climate Week setting the stage for a global stocktakeReleased ahead of the COP28, the report underscores that electrification and energy efficiency as well as energy storage are important elements in net-zero energy systems. The mobilisation of local capital into Africa’s clean energy projects is particularly important for developers deploying off-grid energy solutions. AMDA is committed to working with all stakeholders to support the radical scale of minigrids to provide clean energy on the continent. In Dubai, deliberations at the COP28 on how to help developing countries must prioritise practical and pragmatic financing arrangements for the clean energy transition in the developing world. Getting to net-zero is possible if investments increase rapidly to help fast-growing economies meet their power needs with clean energy solutions.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 28, 2023 15:08 UTC
Some Reflections on the Health Tech Landscape in Africa and Why It Matters
However, from the 2000s until now, the World Health Organization (WHO) has reported significant progress in achieving Universal Health Coverage. This means that all individuals have access to a comprehensive range of quality health services, precisely when and where they require them, without facing financial hardship. This advancement has been made possible due to the development of national health strategies, the establishment of health financing mechanisms, the expansion of access to essential health services, and partnerships with various donor agencies, among other factors. This digital revolution has effectively dismantled the barriers that once confined quality healthcare services to urban areas . These pressing issues encompass a lack of healthcare infrastructure in rural areas, critical shortages in the healthcare workforce, and glaring inequalities in healthcare access.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 28, 2023 14:40 UTC
Impala Platinum halts some S.African mines after 11 workers died
A general view of Shaft 11 at Impala Platinum Mine, in Rustenburg, South Africa, November 28, 2023. REUTERS/Sumaya Hisham JOHANNESBURG, Nov 28 (Reuters) – Impala Platinum IMPJ.J on Tuesday temporarily halted operations at its Rustenburg mining complex in South Africa after 11 workers died and 75 were injured in what the CEO said was “the darkest day” in the company’s history. The Johannesburg-based platinum miner said in a statement that 86 workers were involved in the incident at its No. The halt could be extended to Wednesday to allow the company to “mourn and heal emotionally”, Johan Theron, Impala’s spokesperson said. Last year, 49 workers died in South Africa’s mines, which was the lowest number of fatalities to date, Minerals Council South Africa, the industry lobby group, said.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 28, 2023 14:40 UTC
Germany and Italy to Develop North Africa Hydrogen Pipeline Project
Germany and Italy are set to collaborate on the construction of a hydrogen pipeline stretching from North Africa to southern Germany. The plan outlines the intention to progress the construction of new gas and hydrogen pipelines connecting Germany and Italy via Austria or Switzerland, with a specific focus on the South-Central Corridor linking southern Germany and Italy to North Africa. This corridor aims to enhance cross-border infrastructure and enable the importation of 10 million tons of hydrogen by 2030, fostering a more extensive European hydrogen network. The initiative builds on an agreement signed in May 2023 between the respective energy ministers of Italy, Germany and Austria to support the establishment of a 3,300 km corridor between Germany and Tunisia for importing green hydrogen from North Africa. Most of the pipelines within the South-Central Corridor will involve repurposing existing midstream infrastructure tailored for hydrogen transportation.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 28, 2023 13:54 UTC
Top 10 lithium producers in Africa
The mine holds 10.8 million metric tons of lithium ore, grading 1.4%, resulting in 0.15 million metric tons of lithium. Goulamina Lithium Project, MaliThe Goulamina Lithium Project is situated west of Bougouni in Mali. Ewoyaa Lithium Project, GhanaThe Ewoyaa lithium project developed at Atlantic Lithium is expected to become Ghana’s first lithium-producing mine and is expected to yield 35.3 million tons of lithium, grading 1.25% Li2O. RELATED:Atlantic Lithium Expands Drilling Programme at Ewoyaa, Eyes Resource GrowthGanfeng Lithium, DRCIn 2017, Ganfeng Lithium expanded the capacity of lithium hydroxide, lithium carbonate and power battery. (www.ganfenglithium.com)Ganfeng Lithium Co.Ltd., founded in 2000 by Li Liangbin and Li Huabiao in Xinyu City, Jiangxi, is a leading global producer of lithium, lithium products, and batteries.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 28, 2023 13:14 UTC
3VB Shortlisted for The Legal 500 Middle East and North Africa Awards 2024
We are very pleased to announce that 3VB and several of its members have been shortlisted for awards at The Legal 500 Middle East and North Africa Awards 2024:Set of the year 3 Verulam Buildings English Bar in the Middle East: Commercial Set of the year (Overall) 3 Verulam Buildings Silk of the year Hodge Malek KC English Bar in the Middle East: Commercial Silk of the year Tom Montagu-Smith KC English Bar in the Middle East: Commercial Junior of the year Yash Bheeroo English Bar in the Middle East: Commercial3VB is ranked as a Tier 1 set for Commercial work in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East and Africa guide. This year a total of 78 awards will be awarded on the evening to leading practitioners from private practice, in-house and the bar. The awards ceremony will take place on the evening of Thursday 8 February at Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai, UAE. Congratulations to all sets and practitioners who have been shortlisted. You can view the shortlist in full here: https://www.legal500.com/events/middle-east-and-north-africa-awards/shortlist/
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 28, 2023 11:51 UTC
Egypt : Éric Chevallier to become French ambassador to Cairo
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November 28, 2023 11:45 UTC
Renewable Energy: SDX Company Adopts New Strategy Focusing on Morocco – The North Africa Post
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November 28, 2023 11:20 UTC
Kenyans from minority tribes face employment discrimination in counties
Sign up Also receive offers from The Africa Report Also receive offers from The Africa Report's partnersKenya has more than 40 tribes. In July, another report by the National Assembly’s Committee on National Cohesion and Equal Opportunity stated that apart from counties, public institution jobs are dominated by the Kikuyu and Kalenjin communities. She tells The Africa Report that she is discriminated against because of her tribe. I’m back home to try an opening in my home county,” he tells The Africa Report. To enhance ethnic diversity in counties, the political class has to rise above ethnic groupings and embrace other smaller tribes, political and governance expert Wycliffe Odera tells The Africa Report.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 28, 2023 10:45 UTC
African skills development for nuclear energy management
Thirteen member states were represented at this year’s Nuclear Energy Management school, hosted by the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa). The International Atomic Energy Association’s (IAEA) Nuclear Energy Management (NEM) school is a two-week learning event that provides participants with a broad international perspective as well as IAEA’s specific knowledge on areas relevant to the entire nuclear energy lifecycle. This includes nuclear licensing and regulation, nuclear energy policy, safety culture, nuclear fuel cycle, and nuclear safety, security and safeguards. African nuclear energy management is developingThe NEM school is also an opportunity for participants to network with their African peers. Necsa Group CEO Loyiso Tyabashe said they partnered with Eskom’s Koeberg Nuclear Power Station, the National Nuclear Regulator and iThemba LABS to provide this year’s training.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 28, 2023 10:33 UTC
African Beauty Trends: Opportunities for Beauty & Ingredient Players
African Beauty has emerged as a robust and contemporary trend within the beauty and personal care space. Source: AfroBotanics InstagramEqually, African Beauty transcends ingredients by taking into consideration the role of African skin tones and the African climate. African Beauty has untapped potentialRegardless of the challenges that beauty players may face in the region, the opportunities for African Beauty remain strong. There has been demand amongst African consumers to see beauty products that address their own unique skin tones, hair type and the African climate. The African Beauty trend provides a lucrative opportunity for beauty players to innovate or expand current offerings that address African beauty ideals.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 28, 2023 10:04 UTC
Google philanthropy boosts MENA water security
With help from satellites, it will help estimate the availability of new water resources and improve water reuse. This will reduce the impact of water scarcity in the MENA region, improving food and water security. It will also identify the potential of wastewater reuse in different sectors and lead to reductions in groundwater use, the current source of water for many. “By supporting IWMI’s efforts to use AI in order to improve water reuse, we’re aiming to help people in Egypt, the UAE and Saudi Arabia,” he said. “This new data tool will help water managers bring recycled water into their future management plans to ease water stress for some users,” McDonnell said.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 28, 2023 10:03 UTC
Former Mauritanian President Aziz denies charges of "illicit enrichment"
Former Mauritanian president Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz on Monday firmly denied in court all allegations he faces of abusing his power and amassing a huge fortune. Aziz, who ruled the pivotal country between North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa between 2008 and 2019, fell into disgrace under successor and current President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani. With the prosecution having demanded a 20-year sentence, the 66-year-old former leader embarked on an hours-long monologue in court. Where is the proof of this corruption?," asked Aziz, defending himself serenely but spiritedly in Arabic. The court is set to retire for deliberation ahead of sentencing set for the coming days.
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 28, 2023 09:36 UTC
Tanzania’s NALA receives license enabling more affordable international payments to Rwanda
The company has now received approval from the National Bank of Rwanda for a Payment Service Provider license, which will enable direct integration with banks and mobile money operators locally. NALA has been operating in Rwanda since 2021, partnering with other companies to disburse remittance payments to bank accounts and mobile money wallets. The new PSP license enables NALA to process disbursements and collections in-house, reducing cost and increasing reliability for those sending money to and collecting money from Rwanda. “We have worked closely with the Bank of Rwanda to complete the appropriate steps to become licensed as a Payment Service Provider. With this new license, NALA commits to supporting and collaborating with the Rwandan regulator and the relevant government agencies to accomplish our shared ambitions.”
Source:The North Africa Journal
November 28, 2023 09:16 UTC