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Namibia
Most of Namibia’s electricity is generated by hydropower. The country is also one of the ten-largest uranium resource-holders in the world and provides 8.2% of global production. The country has stated its interest in introducing nuclear power into its domestic mix.
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Free Trade Agreement between the Southern African Customs Union and the States of the European Free Trade Association
The free trade agreement between Southern African Customs Union ("SACU") and the European Free Trade Association States ("EFTA") came into force in May 2008.It provides for the reduction and elimination of border tariffs for most industrial products across HS sectors 25 through 97 including most energy products and their constituents, including : Electric motors, turbines and generators; Mechanical equipment including pumps, appliances, and other advanced machinery; Electric accumulators, transformers, capacitors, batteries; Motor vehicles; Mineral ore, slag and ash; Mineral fuels, oils and other products; Metals and their articles e.g. iron and steel; Semiconductors devices and photovoltaic cells; Rule of…
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Rwanda
Rwanda included strong commitments to its intended nationally determined contribution (INDC) to the Paris Agreement. The country plans to increase its carbon sink capacity through sustainable forest management practices and to reduce emissions from the agricultural sector. In 2019, Rwanda’s energy mix was dominated by biomass and waste (74%) and oil products (20%), while natural gas, coal and hydro account for the rest of the energy supply. In 2020, less than 5% of the population had access to clean cooking and 50% had access to electricity. With annual access growth of more than 3 percentage points, Rwanda has shown…
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Burkina Faso
In 2019, Burkina Faso’s energy mix was dominated by biofuels and wastes, with oil products accounting for one-third of the total energy supply. In 2020, 11% of the population had access to clean cooking and only 21% had access to electricity, making Burkina Faso one of the world’s least-electrified countries. For electricity, the country has a target of 95% access for urban areas and 50% for rural areas by 2030. For clean cooking, Burkina Faso has a universal access target for urban areas and 65% in rural areas by 2030. The target for LPG urban penetration…
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Ethiopia
In Ethiopia, while electricity reaches less than half of the population, great progress has been made over the past two decades. The National Electrification Program, launched in 2017, outlines a plan to reach universal access by 2025, aiming to supply 35% of the population with off-grid solutions. Meanwhile, Ethiopia is diversifying its hydro-dominated installed generation mix in favour of solar, wind and geothermal to pursue a more climate-resilient power system and reach economic development objectives.
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A Beneficiation Strategy for the Minerals Industry of South Africa
…of steel and heavy chemicals by strengthening economic relationships and expanding infrastructure to support it. To achieve this, the policy proposes to review and strengthen the legal framework, including the Income Tax Act in regard to the Income Tax Allowance Incentive (new applications ended in March 2020), the Policy Action Plan, and Research and Development (R&D) tax incentives. Another important item in the programme is encouraging beneficiation instead of the export of raw materials; therefore, then plan recommends reviewing the Minerals and Mining policy for South Africa (1998), and the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (MPRDA).
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Global Cleantech Innovation Programme for SMMEs in South Africa
The Global Cleantech Innovation Programme for SMMEs in South Africa (GCIP-SA) is part of a global initiative that aims to address the most pressing energy, environmental, and economic challenges of our time by promoting clean technology innovation and supporting Small and Medium-sized Enterprises and start-ups through an annual competition and a business accelerator program, where winners receive grants and business support. Specific areas of focus are energy efficiency, renewable energy, waste beneficiation (including e-waste), water efficiency and green buildings, green transportation, and environmental protection (air, sea, and land).
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Green Paper on the Advancement of New Energy Vehicles in South Africa
The Green Paper on the Advancement of New Energy Vehicles establishes a clear policy foundation that will enable the country to coordinate a long-term strategy that will position South Africa at the forefront of advanced vehicle and vehicle component manufacturing. Its focus includes ensuring R&D investments are strategically targeted at activities likely to give South Africa a competitive advantage in the transition from the internal combustion engine to electro-mobility solutions.
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Efficient equipment and health services in Sub-Saharan Africa
The World Bank and World Health Organization estimate that only 28–34% of health facilities across sub-Saharan Africa have access to reliable electricity. The implications of improving access can be life-saving. Expanding modern energy and health services is essential to increasing the quality and availability of care for women and improving the overall quality of life in off- and weak-grid communities. Appropriately designed, highly energy-efficient appliances and medical devices designed for use with off-grid solar energy systems can dramatically expand health service provision at off-grid clinics while also reducing the cost of clinic electrification…
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Exploration Strategy for the Mining Industry of South Africa
The Exploration Strategy for the Mining Industry of South Africa is a strategic plan aimed at attracting mineral exploration investment, reigniting mineral development, accelerating new mineral discoveries and encouraging optimal utilisation of South African mineral resources in line with the environmental, social, and corporate governance principles for sustainable growth.The plan includes a specific provision for the streamlining of regulatory requirements across licensing departments to improve turnaround time on the processing of prospecting rights.The plan also provides a “targeted critical minerals and metals” list categorised by current or future needs.
