South Africa's carbon tax matters -- for the economy and tackling climate change: South Africa's agriculture and food production industries are exempt from the carbon tax - for now. ShutterstockCarbon tax is likely to be an effective way of mitigating greenhouse gas emissions, which lead to climate change and have negative consequences for human life. But the carbon tax … [Read more...] about South Africa’s carbon tax matters — for the economy and tackling climate change | The Conversation
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South Africa’s state owned companies: a complex history that’s seldom told | The Conversation
South Africa's state owned companies: a complex history that's seldom told: Eskom and Iscor were formed to feed the railway network's need for cheap electricity and steel ShutterstockThe problems of South Africa’s state owned enterprises are in the headlines every day. Yet many have existed for over 80 years. Why were they established in the first place and how have they … [Read more...] about South Africa’s state owned companies: a complex history that’s seldom told | The Conversation
Ghana hopes to benefit from hosting Africa’s free trade area secretariat | The Conversation
Ghana hopes to benefit from hosting Africa's free trade area secretariat: Parliament House of Ghana ShutterstockGhana has been chosen by the African Union (AU) to host the secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area. It beat other competing countries including Egypt, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar and Senegal to win the bid. As a free trade area, member … [Read more...] about Ghana hopes to benefit from hosting Africa’s free trade area secretariat | The Conversation
South Africa’s 2019 recycling champions announced
South Africa’s 2019 recycling champions announced: ON the back of its recent announcement of a 6% year-on-year increase in the recycling of PET plastic bottles, national industry body the PET Recycling Company (PETCO) has unveiled its 2019 recycling champions – people and organisations making strides in sustainability at grassroots level across South Africa. The annual awards … [Read more...] about South Africa’s 2019 recycling champions announced
South Africa’s nuclear research facility — Pelindaba — needs to be repurposed | The Conversation
South Africa’s nuclear research facility -- Pelindaba -- needs to be repurposed: Environmental activists celebrate court ruling against a proposed nuclear deal for South Africa. EPA/Nic BothmaLocated 33km west of South Africa’s capital city Pretoria, the Pelindaba precinct has been home to South Africa’s official nuclear research corporation since the 1960s. The Nuclear Energy … [Read more...] about South Africa’s nuclear research facility — Pelindaba — needs to be repurposed | The Conversation
