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The area around Hotazel in the Northern Cape contains much of the world’s known deposits of manganese.

The global race for critical minerals is on. Where is South Africa?

The country needs to establish a deliberate geopolitical hedging strategy to traverse this changing terrain

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Women and children work at an artisanal cobalt mine in the South Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Photo: Augustin Wamenya/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images

South Africa’s G20 presidency must rewire the global race for critical minerals

It must champion a new global compact on critical minerals, one that prioritizes beneficiation, environmental protection, fair labour and development justice.

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Siyabonga Gule

Durban entrepreneur is a finalist for African award

His business has been recognised for its role helping Transnet fix its equipment woes to clear port backlogs

  • Eyaaz
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