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Finding a balance between mining and Africa’s natural wealth

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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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Africa’s next investment wave is underway

Africa’s next investment wave is underway

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Africa’s next investment wave is underway Africa’s next investment wave will be driven by food security and digital infrastructure. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions   With Africa’s food import bill now exceeding USD83-billion annually, governments are accelerating the shift from subsistence farming toward commercial-scale agribusiness. At the same time, the continent’s

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Endorphin launches investor expeditions

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Endorphin launches investor expeditions Endorphin Expeditions’ investor fact finding expeditions takes you into the heart of southern Africa. By Leon Louw, founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions.    WhyAfrica’s sister company Endorphin Expeditions will launch its first 14-day investor fact finding expeditions in southern Africa next year. These tours will take you deep into the

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Sustainability is critical

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Sustainability is critical Sustainability in the mining of REEs and critical minerals is paramount By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions    While efforts to discover high-quality Rare Earth Elements (REEs) and other critical minerals are in overdrive, there are deep concerns about the environmental and social impacts of mining and processing these

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Aiming for 30% land and sea conservation by 2030

Aiming for 30% land and sea conservation by 2030

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Aiming for 30% land and sea conservation by 2030 Economies and livelihoods depend on biodiversity and ecosystem services. Biodiversity and ecosystem services include our freshwater supply, the air we breathe, the food we produce, the quality of our soil, the insects that pollinate our fruit, vegetables and flowers, diverse plant and animal species, our landscapes

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Why it’s time to treat tourism like economic infrastructure

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Why it’s time to treat tourism like economic infrastructure With changing dynamics South Africa’s tourism opportunity has arrived. By Marc Wachsberger, CEO of The Capital Hotels, Apartments & Resorts, with contributions from inDrive and Batsumi.   From Venice to New York, global cities are struggling under the weight of their own popularity. Overtourism has become

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How phosphate mining links fossils to climate change on SAs West Coast

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How phosphate mining links fossils to climate change on SAs West Coast More phosphate mines are springling up in the area. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions and editor of the WhyAfrica magazine.   Over the last few years, the West Coast of South Africa has seen an increase in phosphate mining. Phosphate

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How private landowners can conserve Africa’s wetlands

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How private landowners can conserve Africa’s wetlands Private landowners play a vital role in safeguarding fragile habitats and wetlands By Hlengiwe Msibi, Chair: Environmental Management Committee, Forestry South Africa Wetlands play a crucial role in water security across Africa. Water is a critical natural resource, and the management thereof is vital for sustainable development in

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