Linking Lithium batteries and volcanoes When one visits a volcanic region, the last thing one would think about is lithium batteries right? By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions There is something very powerful about walking atop an active volcano tracking magma flow and lava tubes. One can feel the restless […]
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Identify Africa’s inherent risks Whether going on a game walk or investing in Africa, one must identify the risks well in advance. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions There are many inherent risks involved when investing in Africa or when going on a Big-5 hiking expedition in the African Savanna. When
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For the love of mangroves Mangroves are extra-ordinary trees that play a critical role in shaping and protecting coastlines. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions Mangrove forests serve as sediment traps for run-off from rivers. They also protect ports and other critical infrastructure. Furthermore, mangroves limit saltwater intrusion into freshwater systems. Through
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Environmental stewardship indicates investment quality A new generation of investors is looking further than just mineral reserves. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions In Africa biodiversity is often viewed as a conservation issue rather than a strategic economic asset. Yet biodiversity is as important a natural resource as fertile soils, mineral deposits,
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Finding a balance between mining and Africa’s natural wealth The global energy transition demands a balance between mining and conservation. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions The global energy transition has resulted in several unintended consequences. It is placing enormous pressure on Africa’s natural heritage and traditional communities. As demand for critical
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Multi-country travel set to boost African tourism Africa’s tourism is set to benefit from a global trend towards multi-country travel. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions More visitors to Africa are looking to explore different countries in a single trip. This emerging travel pattern was evident at Africa’s Travel Indaba, where I
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Where the African sun never sets Sunrise over the Indian ocean on the East Coast of Africa is spectacular. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions Yesterday morning it happened at 6:40 on a warm, windless morning. The beaches along the KwaZulu Natal coast of South Africa are arguably Africa’s best kept secret.
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Tourism opens Africa’s frontiers Tourism often reveals Africa’s next investment frontiers before other industries arrive. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions This often-underrated economic sector provides insight into where opportunities open-up across Africa. Tourism development is an early indicator of where infrastructure, connectivity and stability are improving, especially in remote regions of
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Exploring the red dunes of Kgalagadi The red dunes of the Kgalagadi are amongst the most distinctive desert landscapes in southern Africa. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions During a recent expedition to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park we looked at the fascinating geology and unique ecology of the red sand dunes that
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Is tourism Africa’s magic potion? The many benefits of tourism are often neglected in the race to find sustainable solutions. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions Tourism creates jobs and stimulates local economies, often in rural and remote regions of Africa where formal job opportunities are limited. Unlike many other
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