https://www.bizcommunity.com/417/646.html Rest of Africa news 15 Science & Engineering news - Rest of Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/417/646.html en-us Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:48:45 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ujs-dr-phumzile-mlambo-ngcuka-warns-of-mineral-colonisation-in-africa-844363a While addressing the 2026 Mining Skills Lekgotla held at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, UJ (University of Johannesburg) chancellor Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka highlighted the importance of women in African mining and the dangers of "mineral colonisation". 1-266549 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering Rest of Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/africas-mineral-wealth-at-the-centre-of-the-global-energy-transition-733752a According to the Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, Africa stands at the centre of the global energy transition at a time when the global order faces evolution and recalibration. The minister was speaking at the 2026 Africa Energy Indaba, which kicked off at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. 1-266142 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering Rest of Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/chevron-sets-its-sights-on-west-africa-for-oil-exploration-626421a Chevron is looking to expand its acreage in West Africa, which is a strategic region for the US oil major, a senior executive said after striking a deal to explore for oil in two offshore blocks in Guinea-Bissau. 1-262961 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:51:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering Rest of Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/us-peace-deal-doesnt-mean-congo-minerals-up-for-grabs-510940a Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi stated that a US-mediated peace deal signed with Rwanda in June has not yet calmed the fighting in eastern Congo. However, he thanked President Donald Trump for his efforts to end the conflict. On June 27, US mediators brokered the peace deal between Congo and Rwanda aimed at ending the support that Washington and UN experts say Kigali provides M23 rebels. 1-261676 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 07:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering Rest of Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/1/693/233192.html When thinking about the impact of droughts on economic activity, the agricultural sector is the first that comes to mind. This sector is highly sensitive to weather variability, with the fall in crop production being the first direct damage of water shortage. 1-233192 Fri, 04 Nov 2022 07:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering Rest of Africa https://www.bizcommunity.africa/Article/410/704/228275.html The recently launched Africa Green Hydrogen Alliance, with Kenya, South Africa, Namibia, Egypt, Morocco and Mauritania as its inital members, aims to position Africa as a frontrunner in the race to develop green hydrogen. 1-228275 Mon, 30 May 2022 12:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering Rest of Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/1/648/226118.html Following its first sea trial using biofuel blended with very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO), Anglo American said it was able to reduce its carbon emissions by approximately 10%. 1-226118 Thu, 17 Mar 2022 10:24:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering Rest of Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/1/693/223198.html It's easy to identify the biggest climate threats: coal and oil-fired power stations pouring emissions into the atmosphere, heavy industry smoking up the sky, and the seemingly endless traffic jams of petrol and diesel polluting vehicles. 1-223198 Thu, 09 Dec 2021 09:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering Rest of Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/646/194768.html Almost all scientists agree that burning fossil fuels is contributing to climate change. But agreement is less clear cut on how exactly it's influencing rising global temperatures. 1-194768 Fri, 23 Aug 2019 14:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Science & Engineering Rest of Africa