Wonders of stars, planets and space
The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) conducted an outreach program to Grade 4 learners at Caravelle Primary School in Mitchells Plain, Western Cape, last week. The aim of the…
“Closing Window of Opportunity: Mapping Threats from Oil, Gas and Mining to Important Areas for Conservation in the Pantropics”
World leaders gather this week for CBD COP16 in Cali, Colombia. Among discussions paving the way to Cop 16 in Bali next month, is a report, titled “Closing Window of…
SACU has new leadership, but ban on SA veggies and fruits continues
Thabo Khasipe, Executive Secretary of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) announced the change of chairmanship of the Regional economic structure. The Republic of Namibia will assume the Chairmanship of…
Have your say in shaping the future of mining
The Minerals Council South Africa is calling for input to the Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative. This effort will set a high benchmark for responsible mining and drive continuous improvement in…
Clean Air Fund calls for an increase in global air quality funding
Governments worldwide allocated almost $700 million (15%) more overseas development funding to fossil fuel projects in 2022, than to projects aimed at reducing outdoor air pollution. This is according to…
“Big 6 Priorities” for Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Dr Dion George, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, reflected on 100 days in office, with Deputy Ministers Narend Singh and Bernice Swarts. He acknowledged the role played by…
12 arrested for illegal mining
12 people were arrested in Primrose on Saturday, 12 October 2024. SAPS (South African Police Service) said the arrest was made by its joint effort with the South African National…
Better designed and targeted policies
Over a third, or 37%, of the world’s lands are devoted to agriculture. As a result, a new flagship report from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), argues…
Cleaner Air Jhb
The City of Johannesburg’s Environment & Infrastructure Services Department (EISD) and the Gauteng Department of Environment, conducted random diesel vehicle emission testing on Thursday, 10 October 2024, as part of…
Minerals output in 2024
After three consecutive months of declining real mining production, Stats SA reported a solid increase of 2.9% month-on-month (m-o-m) in August. This is despite a decrease in production levels. Hugo…