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Jane Flanagan
Africa Correspondent of The Times (London)
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South Africa ready to sell rhino horn to Asian tourists
South Africa is considering a plan to sell rhino horn to health tourists from the Far East, as part of a strategy to utilize natural resources in poor rural areas. President Ramaphosa likened these resources to 'Rembrandts lying in the attic.' The plan includes health clinics administering traditional remedies using rhino horn, despite high demand in Asia driving up black market prices. South Africa, with the world's largest rhino population, has seen a sharp increase in poaching. The Environmental Investigation Agency has linked increased demand to Chinese medicine companies, while the government aims to expand conservation land to boost economic activity. Critics, including Good Governance Africa, have raised concerns about the public consultation process.
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Sema Fonkem
Sema Fonkem is a multimedia journalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Fonkem has been practicing uninterrupted since 2022. His professional career kicked off as a freelance multimedia consultant, Public Relations Officer, Researcher and Writer. Fonkem communicates in both French and English ...
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South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa announces new cabinet members
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the new cabinet members for his second term under the Government of National Unity, emphasizing the diverse and inclusive nature of the appointments. The cabinet includes members from various socio-cultural backgrounds, reflecting South Africa's diversity. Key appointments include Paul Mashatile as Deputy President and John Steenhuisen as Minister of Agriculture. The announcement follows Ramaphosa's re-election and a coalition between the African National Congress and the Democratic Alliance. Ramaphosa called for continued support from civil society, labor unions, and business organizations.
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Johnson Kanamugire
Johnson Kanamugire is a journalist based in Kigali, Rwanda - East Africa. Mr. Johnson has earned commendation for excellence in producing compelling coverage and in-depth analysis of issues affecting ordinary citizens in Rwanda, and the wider East Africa. He focuses mostly on matters business, ...
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Will historical emitters heed Africa call for debt-for-climate swaps?
The Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi highlighted the urgent need to address the debt-climate nexus, with African leaders calling for debt-for-climate finance swaps and other funding mechanisms beyond debt. Industrialized nations have yet to fulfill their $100 billion annual climate finance pledge, exacerbating Africa's debt crisis. Leaders like Denmark's Dan Jørgensen and South Africa's Barbara Creecy emphasized the need for substantial financial support, while Germany announced a €60 million debt-for-adaptation swap with Kenya. The summit's declaration calls for a new financing architecture responsive to Africa's needs, including debt restructuring and the development of a Global Climate Finance Charter by 2025.
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Ray Mwareya
I am a freelance journalist for Thomson Reuters, New Arab Media, and Remedy Health New York and a member of the US State Department Foreign Press Association. I cover technology, public health, economics, climate change, food security, migration and climate change topics. I have specialist ...
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The COP26 deal will not be enough to end SA’s coal addiction
South Africa, a major coal producer and consumer, faces international pressure to reduce its reliance on coal in light of climate change. Despite visits from climate envoys and discussions at COP26, resistance within the country remains, led by figures like Mineral and Energy Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe. South Africa's economic struggles and the coal industry's role as a temporary economic savior complicate the transition to green energy. The COP26 summit resulted in a financial agreement to aid South Africa's move away from coal, but the article suggests that the amount is insufficient and that without significant funding, coal dependence in South Africa and other Global South nations will persist, hindering global climate efforts.
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Tunicia Phillips
Tunicia Phillips is an award winning multimedia journalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa. With ten years of broadcast experience in radio and two years in television, she now specialises in business, environment, climate change, mining and energy. She is currently authoring a book for Pan ...
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At last, climate change bill reaches parliament
South Africa's Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Barbara Creecy expressed her enthusiasm as the country's comprehensive climate change bill was presented to the portfolio committee after being approved by the cabinet last year. The bill aims to consolidate all of South Africa's climate change efforts into a single legislative framework. It will hold polluting industries accountable through carbon tax and sectoral carbon budgets, while the National Adaptation Strategy will provide a legally binding plan for sectors to prepare for climate change effects. The bill emphasizes the vulnerability of the agriculture sector to climate change, highlighting the need for adaptation strategies. The article also mentions the extensive consultation process since 2018 and the involvement of various government levels in the development of the bill.
James Ross
James Ross is a Photojournalist based in Melbourne, Australia. Currently, I am working with Australia Associated Press, Australia's national news wire providing daily news coverage and commissioned work. My portfolio can be viewed at **** I am available for domestic and international ...
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How The Circular Economy Can Help Tackle Climate Change
Despite achieving emission reduction targets, global temperatures are still projected to exceed the 1.5-degree limit, causing irreversible damage. Unsustainable waste management, particularly in plastic production, contributes significantly to emissions. The circular economy can play a crucial role in reducing emissions by minimizing those from material extraction and use across various sectors. South Africa has implemented policies, programs, and legislation to develop a circular economy, including the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations. These regulations have shown early signs of success, such as removing plastic waste and supporting informal waste reclaimers. However, challenges remain, including the need for a just transition and financial resources. Informal waste reclaimers are vital in achieving sustainability goals and need formal recognition and support. South Africa must continue to implement policy initiatives and draw on international best practices to promote a sustainable and inclusive circular economy.
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Kevin Sutherland
Kevin Sutherland is a journalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Small-scale fishing rights in Western Cape set to be scrapped, says Creecy
Fisheries Minister Barbara Creecy will request the high court to review and potentially scrap the process of awarding small-scale fishing rights in the Western Cape due to numerous complaints about its fairness and accuracy. The Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, represented by spokesperson Albi Modise, plans to minimize the impact on fishing communities by expediting the court application and prioritizing a new verification process. The decision follows an internal audit revealing significant errors in the original process, including inconsistent criteria application and inaccurate data. The department aims to ensure equitable access to fishing during the interim period.
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Poloko Tau
Poloko Tau is a journalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa. He has worked for The Star(Johannesburg-based national daily newspaper), City Press(Johannesburg-based Sunday newspaper) as well as the Sunday Times(also a national Sunday newspaper) in the past 15 years of his career as a journalist ...
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Africa's special needs have been kept alive at Cop26
Africa-specific climate issues unresolved at COP26 in Glasgow are expected to be revisited at COP27 in Egypt. Key topics include Africa's special needs, climate finance, and adaptation. South African negotiators, including Barbara Creecy and Maesela Kekana, expressed satisfaction with the outcomes, highlighting progress on the Paris Agreement work programme, carbon trading, and climate finance. The article underscores the importance of supporting developing countries and achieving a balanced approach to climate action.
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Kristen Van Schie
I'm an award-winning journalist working as an independent reporter and multimedia producer in southern Africa. I am currently based in Cape Town. I have worked as a correspondent for global news agency AFP and Johannesburg's leading daily paper The Star, filing dispatches from the Central ...
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Analysis: ANC’s inner war – after the New Hope, remnants of the Empire strike back
The article analyzes the internal dynamics of the ANC following recent appointments to its sub-committees, highlighting the challenges faced by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Despite efforts to portray the party as self-correcting, the appointments suggest that Ramaphosa may struggle to gain full control, with some sub-committees potentially enabling corruption. Key figures such as David Mabuza, Jessie Duarte, and Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma are discussed in their new roles, with implications for the party's future direction and Ramaphosa's presidency. The article underscores the ongoing influence of former President Jacob Zuma's era and the difficulties in achieving significant reform within the ANC.
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Tony Weaver
Tony Weaver is one of Africa's most widely published photo-journalists, and has an extensive radio and television background as well. In the past 30+ years, he has worked for most of the major South African newspapers, including a two year stint as a Bureau Chief covering the guerrilla wars in ...
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Man Friday: An environmental spring is in the air
South Africa is experiencing a shift in environmental policy, emerging from the corruption-ridden era of Jacob Zuma. The energy sector, previously plagued by corrupt deals and looting, is now seeing signs of change with the ANC NEC's statement advocating for a low-cost, low-carbon energy mix with increased renewable sources. Minister Barbara Creecy's call for a conservation consciousness and evidence-based decision-making signals a new direction in the face of climate change and environmental degradation.
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