SOUTH AFRICA LAUNCHES MEGA PETROLEUM COMPANY TO TRANSFORM ENERGY LANDSCAPE
SOUTH AFRICA LAUNCHES MEGA PETROLEUM COMPANY TO TRANSFORM ENERGY LANDSCAPE South Africa has officially launched its consolidated National Petroleum Company (SANPC), with Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe declaring the new state-owned enterprise “open for business” and actively seeking strategic investors. The ambitious initiative combines three existing entities – PetroSA, the South African Gas […]
AIS BARDOT SCORES MAJOR WIN WITH TOTAL’S ANGOLA DEEP-SEA PROJECT
AIS BARDOT SCORES MAJOR WIN WITH TOTAL’S ANGOLA DEEP-SEA PROJECT AIS Bardot has secured another significant contract from Saipem Group for Total’s ambitious Kaminho project in Angola, delivering cutting-edge technology that could revolutionize offshore operations. The latest award involves manufacturing and supplying three complete hybrid riser lines, each stretching 100 meters, designed to pump crucial […]
GERMAN GIANT DUMPS TOTALENERGIES OVER UGANDA HUMAN RIGHTS HORROR
GERMAN GIANT DUMPS TOTALENERGIES OVER UGANDA HUMAN RIGHTS HORROR Germany’s Union Investment has made a dramatic move, slashing its TotalEnergies holdings from sustainability funds and demanding an independent human rights audit after explosive new allegations emerged about the French oil major’s $15 billion East African project. The bombshell decision by Union, ranked among the top-20 […]
Can AI therapists really be an alternative to human help?
Can AI therapists really be an alternative to human help? A treated image showing two hands; at the top is a human hand, and below is a robotic/digital looking. “Whenever I was struggling, if it was going to be a really bad day, I could then start to chat to one of these bots, and […]
Radiology department marks 50 years of advancement
Radiology department marks 50 years of advancement A female radiologist with long brown hair, wearing blue hospital scrubs. She is looking at a brain scan image on a computer screen on the desk in front of her. In the background, behind a glass screen, a patient wearing a white hospital gown is lying on a […]
Space archaeology had always felt rather theoretical – Justin Walsh
Space archaeology had always felt rather theoretical – Justin Walsh Archaeology is a “dirt discipline”, says Gorman in her book Dr Space Junk v The Universe. Archaeologists dig test pits to reveal a “snapshot” of a site’s history. On a space station, that is impossible. Instead, Barron and her colleagues used digital cameras to photograph […]
Scientists Propose Novel Way of Treating Mosquitoes for Malaria
Scientists Propose Novel Way of Treating Mosquitoes for Malaria Two tiny mosquitoes native to Africa rest on someone’s, Mosquitoes should be given malaria drugs to clear their infection so they can no longer spread the disease, say US researchers. Malaria parasites, which kill nearly 600,000 people a year, mostly children, are spread by female mosquitoes […]
Pioneering New Finance Models in Africa Towards ‘Greener’ Future
Pioneering New Finance Models in Africa Towards ‘Greener’ Future Promoting sustainable development is key to securing Africa’s future, and “green financing” plays a vital role in driving this transition. This includes loans, bonds, and other funding mechanisms specifically designed to promote positive environmental impact such as initiatives that reduce carbon emissions or water use, improve […]
IFC AND CANADA INVEST $5M IN NIGERIAN SOLAR MINI-GRID EXPANSION
IFC AND CANADA INVEST $5M IN NIGERIAN SOLAR MINI-GRID EXPANSION The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced a $5 million investment in Husk Power Energy Systems Nigeria to expand solar hybrid mini-grids across rural Nigeria. The financing, supported by the Canadian government, will enable development and operation of up to 108 mini-grid sites. The project […]
NIGERIAN CRUDE TRADES AT $68 AMID IRAN-ISRAEL TENSIONS
NIGERIAN CRUDE TRADES AT $68 AMID IRAN-ISRAEL TENSIONS Nigerian crude oil settled near $68 per barrel as global oil markets responded to escalating geopolitical tensions between Iran and Israel. Oil prices surged following intelligence reports suggesting Israel may be preparing for potential attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities. Brent crude rose above $66 per barrel while […]