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Africa must set the terms of ‘green gold’ minerals boom and avoid historical extraction

Tuesday at 17:00 PM, via Daily Maverick

Africa’s transition minerals boom offers real leverage in a decarbonising world, but without coherent regulation and enforcement it risks repeating the extractive injustices of the past. Turning “green gold” into shared prosperity will depend on strong governance, local value capture, and putting affected communities at the centre of decision-making.

RED FLAGS: Unisa deputy vice-principal faces discipline over dubious R1m contract decision

Tuesday at 13:35 PM, via Daily Maverick

An investigation by the Public Protector has exposed significant governance failures at Unisa following the “irregular” appointment of a retired security manager on a R1-million contract. The report reveals that Deputy Vice-Principal Matsiababa Motebele bypassed essential checks by acting as both the requester and sole approver of the hire, prompting a binding order for the vice-chancellor...

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