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Transition Minerals According to UNEP's Sustainable Minerals Dependent (UNEA-6, 26th Feb-1st March 2024)


 

19 FEB 2024 STORY ENERGY

What are energy transition minerals and how can they unlock the clean energy age?

Photo: AFP/Martin Bernetti

Ever since the first lump of coal was burned thousands of years ago, fossil fuels have played a central part in the story of humanity. But as the world transitions away from these planet-warming energy sources, demand is shifting towards a subset of minerals such as lithium, nickel and cobalt. 

 

These energy transition minerals are essential components in many of today’s clean energy technologies, from wind turbines to electric vehicles.  

 

However, the mining and processing of transition minerals can ravage landscapes, decimate ...


Date: 24 February 2024    Comments: 0

K254 Archives-4th April 2023: "Why Russia is the Hidden Gem of International Education: A Personal Experience"


"Why Russia is the Hidden Gem of International Education: A Personal Experience"

 


Date: 20 February 2024    Comments: 55

DCI Officer Accused of Grabbing a Peasant's Property:Land Dispute in Ruai


Unveiling the Ruai Land Saga: Allegations, Evidence, and Public Interest!

A land dispute in Ruai, Nairobi, has taken a concerning turn with the Njihia family accusing a DCI officer of fraudulently acquiring ownership of their property. The Njihia family claims to have legally purchased the land in 2008, presenting official documentation including a certificate of ownership and proof of KRA stamp duty payment.

However, they allege that DCI Winfred Ntinyari Kirai obtained a duplicate title deed with a ...


Date: 16 February 2024    Comments: 1

Cybersecurity Threats in Africa Report by Positive Technologies-Russia


Navigating the Digital Jungle: Securing Africa's Thriving Future

Africa's digital revolution is in full swing, with internet penetration soaring and industries from finance to telecom experiencing rapid growth. This digital landscape, however, is not without its thorns – a complex terrain of cyber threats prowling for vulnerable targets. A recent report by Positive Technologies paints a stark picture: targeted attacks account for 68% of all cyberattacks in Africa, with financial and telecommunications companies bearing the brunt of the onslaught.

The Call to Action:

This is not a future Africa should passively accept. Governments, industries, and individuals ...


Date: 15 January 2024    Comments: 1

Safaricom Spark Fund: Funding Opportunity for Kenyan startups in Healt,Agriculture & Education


The Spark Fund

True to our mission of transforming lives, we seek to identify, grow and scale commercially viable businesses that are also creating societal change.

In line with this purpose, we strongly believe that there are innovators who are determined to address challenges that exist in their communities by finding locally relevant solutions that work for them. We would like to give them a platform to enhance and scale across Kenya and beyond.

Therefore, we launched the Safaricom Spark Venture Fund to invest and support late-seed, early-growth stage companies with a presence in Kenya, whilst leveraging Safaricom assets to enable the companies to scale.

We believe in taking bold risks ...


Date: 13 January 2024    Comments: 0

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