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Qatar halts LNG output as Iran conflict hits Gulf energy infrastructure
Qatar is one of the world’s largest exporters of liquefied natural gas and a suspension of output removes roughly 20% of global trade by volume from immediate supply
Africa deserves better than a nuclear push
Extending the life of Koeberg, with its associated expense and waste-disposal problems, is not necessary — and nuclear energy is not clean or cost-effective
Rhinos go nuclear: Scientists use cutting edge deterrent to foil traffickers
The University of the Witwatersrand’s Rhisotope Project is embedding low-level radioactive isotopes into rhino horns to combat poaching
International Atomic Energy Agency resolution was weaponised against Iran
Unlike Iran, Israel is not a signatory to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
Israel’s offensive in Iran breaches the Geneva Conventions
The airstrikes are about more than Iran’s nuclear capacity; they are aimed at the network of supporters of Palestinians’ right to exist
Secret alliance: Israel and apartheid South Africa’s nuclear collaboration
With both countries intent on keeping in check the ‘barbarians at the gate’, South Africa used its uranium reserves and Israeli technical support to develop its nuclear programme
OPINION| Global nuclear disarmament is long overdue
The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons is a step in the right direction, but the world will remain unbalanced while nine states still hold these dangerous weapons
The nuclear option: Should it carry South Africa’s baseload?
Some argue that nuclear power will get us to our clean energy goals faster, but other experts say it is unsafe, unaffordable and unnecessary
SA the only country to have dismantled its nuclear weapons capability
It’s been 30 years since South Africa signed the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and stuck to it
Transparency is key in energy sector procurements
Amid rumours of political lobbying in the acquisition of nuclear power plants, one organisation refuses to be a part of technology-choice discussions.
Iran, UN to sign nuclear deal ‘quite soon’
The UN’s nuclear agency chief says Iran has agreed to restart the IAEA’s probe into suspicions it has secretly worked on developing nuclear arms.
Atomic ambitions race the clock
The South African government’s players have yet to reach consensus on key decisions around powering South Africa.
Iran talks failure sparks confrontation fears
The UN nuclear watchdog’s latest mission to Iran failed to budge a defiant Tehran over its disputed nuclear programme.
MTN in bed with Iran’s military
Competing mobile operators MTN and Turkcell are keeping silent on the latter’s claims that MTN bribed its way into Iran six years ago.
UN stamps seal of approval on Japan’s reactor tests
The UN’s nuclear watchdog gave its seal of approval to Japan’s reactor safety checks, but said utilities should beef up plans for managing disasters.