The mine in question is De Beers’ Venetia operation in Limpopo, which has undergone a transformation from an open pit mine to an underground facility. After over 30 years of…
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South Africa Explores Heavy Fuel Oil Burning as Solution to Record Load-Shedding Levels
As load-shedding levels reach a critical point, President Cyril Ramaphosa faces increasing pressure to alleviate the energy crisis in South Africa. The country is currently experiencing its most severe power…
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Five Key Strategies for Maximizing Sustainability in African Mining
Mining activities in Africa, spearheaded by both the private and public sectors, are increasingly emphasizing the adoption of sustainable practices in project execution. These efforts are driven by a commitment…
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Comsol signs agreement with Ericsson for 5G solutions in South African mining sector
Digitizing and streamlining work processes is crucial for the mining sector in South Africa, given its significant contribution to the country’s economy. Ericsson, a Swedish telecom company, announced an agreement…
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South Africa’s mining and corporate wealth come at a great expense to human life
The exploitative and exclusionary nature of South Africa’s mining industry can be traced back to the policies and practices of the colonial and apartheid eras. This legacy still influences the…
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What lessons can learn from South Africa’s energy disaster, caused by reliance on coal
And how can other countries avoid a similar situation? South Africa was declared in a national “state of disaster” by its president Cyril Ramaphosa on February 9 due to severe…
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A booming South African “champagne” market
The sparkling Méthode Cap Classique (MCC), inspired by champagne, increasingly accompanies celebrations, 30 years after the creation of its appellation This is not a champagne. Certainly, there is Pinot Noir…
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For the first time in Africa, a doctor from South Africa performed a unique operation on the arteries
It helps patients in cases of blockage of blood vessels For the first time on the African continent, a doctor at the Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Center in South Africa…
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In South Africa, home tests for the detection of antigen to COVID-19 appeared
Home antigen tests are now available in South Africa. This comes more than two years after the South African Medical Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) first approved them for use by…
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South African court orders ex-president to be returned to prison
The Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa ruled on Monday that the September 2021 decision to parole former President Jacob Zuma on health grounds was illegal and he must…
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