https://www.bizcommunity.com/417/648.html Rest of Africa news 15 Sustainability news - Rest of Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/417/648.html en-us Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:34:34 +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 Sustainability 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 Sustainability Rest of Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-deal-to-accelerate-critical-minerals-beneficiation-284797a A new master risk participation agreement (MRPA) was signed between the African Export‑Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) at the 2026 Mining Indaba in Cape Town. The MRPA offers African businesses the opportunity to expand trade finance, reduce risks in cross-border transactions, and speed up the beneficiation of critical minerals. 1-265550 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:31:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Sustainability Rest of Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-digital-evolution-of-safety-across-africas-critical-industries-849093a Not long ago, industrial work across Africa was defined by risk. In sectors like mining, ports, logistics and heavy manufacturing, dangerous conditions were seen as part of the job. Fatal accidents, equipment failures and human exposure to hazardous environments were often treated as operational realities rather than preventable outcomes. Today, that mindset is undergoing a fundamental shift — and at the heart of this change is the digital evolution of safety. 1-264829 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Sustainability Rest of Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/coal-remains-essential-to-keeping-the-lights-on-and-economic-development-283137a The findings of the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) latest annual coal report reinforce the reality that coal remains a critical pillar of energy security, industrial competitiveness, and economic development. 1-264420 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Sustainability 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 Sustainability 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 Sustainability Rest of Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/wwf-calls-on-g20-to-prioritise-sustainable-mining-for-green-future-in-africa-179066a The race to acquire the minerals needed for a low-carbon energy transition away from fossil fuels is on, but if this is to have a positive impact on both people and the environment, it needs to be carefully planned and monitored. Ahead of the G20 Summit from 22 to 23 November 2025 in Johannesburg, WWF is calling on the G20 to prioritise sustainable mining and has developed a discussion document titled  “An agenda for responsible mining of transition minerals in Africa”. 1-260488 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 11:42:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Sustainability Rest of Africa https://www.bizcommunity.africa/Article/410/608/235820.html The Organisation of African Geological Surveys (OAGS) and the African Union (AU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote socioeconomic integration and development in Africa. The MoU aims to foster collaboration between the two organisations in order to support sustainable development and mineral resource management on the continent. 1-235820 Thu, 09 Feb 2023 12:09:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Sustainability Rest of Africa https://www.bizcommunity.africa/Article/410/704/234114.html Africa's transition to cleaner fuels and power generation presents investors with opportunities across the value chain, but more direct financing is needed on projects, the head of a South African independent power producer, said on Thursday, 1 December. 1-234114 Fri, 02 Dec 2022 08:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Sustainability Rest of Africa