The link between uranium from the Congo and Hiroshima: a story of twin tragedies: Artisanal miners at an illegal mine pit in the DRC. At severe risk to their health, some still go to abandoned sites to dig out uranium and cobalt. Reuters/Kenny Katombe On August 6 – Hiroshima Day – I participated in a groundbreaking event at the South African Museum in Cape Town entitled The … [Read more...] about The link between uranium from the Congo and Hiroshima: a story of twin tragedies | The Conversation
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How forests recover rapidly on logging roads in the Congo Basin | The Conversation
How forests recover rapidly on logging roads in the Congo Basin: Roads built for logging in the Congo Basin have implications for forest management. Fritz KleinschrothLarge areas of tropical forest worldwide are used for selective logging which requires extensive road networks to access trees harvested for timber. It is well documented that building roads into intact forest can … [Read more...] about How forests recover rapidly on logging roads in the Congo Basin | The Conversation
South Africa and DRC in major energy deal
Pretoria - South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo are to sign a major hydropower project at the weekend which officials say will benefit both countries. President Jacob Zuma, who will visit the DRC on Saturday, is expected to witness the signing of the deal with his counterpart President Joseph Kabila, the Presidency said on Thursday. It said upon successful … [Read more...] about South Africa and DRC in major energy deal
Zuma to lead delegation to DRC
Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will next week lead a delegation to the 7th session of the Bi-National Commission (BNC) between South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Zuma will be accompanied by a number of ministers and deputy ministers for the summit in Lubumbashi on 21 June. During the session, the heads of state are expected to review progress on the … [Read more...] about Zuma to lead delegation to DRC
