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The Musina-Makhado zone puts people first, says its chief executive

Lehlogonolo Masoga has said that critical inputs from environmental and justice organisations and residents in the Vhembe area have been considered

  • Lehlogonolo Masoga
7 min read
COAL

Musina-Makhado metallurgical zone revision a back-peddle or a back door?

The environmental and social impact of the special economic zone has been reduced, but Chinese investment and loans haven’t been disclosed, job creation is uncertain, and water…

  • Lisa Thompson
  • Hazel Shirinda
  • Meshack Mbangula
7 min read
CHINA

Public participation is a farce in Musina-Makhado project

Information is not getting to the right people or places as voices of discontent are getting louder

  • Lisa Thompson
  • Meshack Mbangula
6 min read
The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the Musina Makhado Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is touted by the government to be the new “regional economic epicentre” much like other mega-projects in the Global South.
ACCEDE

Muddying the waters in the Musina Makhado economic zone

The public participation process on the environmental impact assessment for the area’s special economic zone has been shambolic

  • Meshack Mbangula
  • Hazel Shirinda
  • Lisa Thompson
7 min read