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The mining industry has the potential to grow if there is more investment in exploration projects. (Michele Spatari/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
AFCFTA

Confluence of geopolitics, energy and trade can drive change in Africa’s mining industry

The theme of the February 2025 Mining Indaba, Futureproofing Mining Today, underscores the urgency of aligning policy, investment and local development to secure sustainable growth

  • Jonathan Veeran
  • Meluleki Nzimande
  • Tobia Serongoane
6 min read
NAMIBIA

Should South Africa introduce a visa for countries that are currently exempt?

The type of visa and the cost of it should be taken into consideration

  • Lindani Zungu
4 min read
Panic at the border: South Africa’s clever scientists discovered the Omicron Covid-19 variant last week; however, the country has now been ‘punished’ for this by countries around the world hitting us with a travel ban. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
AFRICA

Debunked: The cruel and racist logic of Omicron travel bans

Wealthy countries were quick to ban Southern African nations from entering their borders when the Omicron variant was identified, but did not do so to each other.

  • Mia Malan
8 min read