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<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2504/771287-240x135.png?1" width="240" height="135" alt="Source: © Mining Zambia Magazine On 18 February 2025, a catastrophic tailings dam collapsed at the Sino-Metals Chambishi Mine, in Zambia, flooding the surruonding area and Mwambashi River with 50 million litres of acidic effluent" align="left"><br><span >Source: © Mining Zambia Magazine [[https://www.miningnewszambia.com/ Mining Zambia Magazine]] On 18 February 2025, a catastrophic tailings dam collapsed at the Sino-Metals Chambishi Mine, in Zambia, flooding the surruonding area and Mwambashi River with 50 million litres of acidic effluent&lt;/span><p>Recently, tailings dams, which store the often toxic by-products of mining operations, have been failing at an alarming rate, with five major tailings dam failures globally in the first quarter of 2025.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.africa/article/earth-day-spotlights-importance-of-environmental-management-of-tailing-dams-039335a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Request/SendToEmailRedirect.aspx?ct=1&ci=257097">Email</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2504/770643-240x135.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="Source: © Genesis Water Tech The Clean Technology Fund, has recently launched and secured an initial commitment of R2,4 Billion ($120 million) under Airnergize Capital Fund I, which aims to drive and advance sustainable clean technology investments across Southern and broader Africa" align="left"><br><span >Source: © Genesis Water Tech [[https://genesiswatertech.com/ Genesis Water Tech]] The Clean Technology Fund, has recently launched and secured an initial commitment of R2,4 Billion ($120 million) under Airnergize Capital Fund I, which aims to drive and advance sustainable clean technology investments across Southern and broader Africa&lt;/span><p>The first close of Airnergize Capital, the fund focused on accelerating clean technology solutions in renewable energy, gas, and water infrastructure across South Africa, has been announced.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/first-close-of-airnergize-capital-at-r24bn-in-support-of-sustainable-infrastructure-for-africa-814683a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Request/SendToEmailRedirect.aspx?ct=1&ci=256919">Email</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2504/769583-240x135.jpg?2" width="240" height="135" alt="Julien Karambua, Country Manager at Workforce Staffing Namibia says green hydrogen could power Africa's path to energy independence (Image supplied)" align="left"><br><span >Julien Karambua, Country Manager at Workforce Staffing Namibia says green hydrogen could power Africa's path to energy independence (Image supplied)&lt;/span><p>Across sub-Saharan Africa millions of people rely on costly and polluting diesel generators or go without electricity altogether as reliable electricity remains a significant challenge. Off-grid solar solutions have emerged as a transformative tool in bridging this energy gap.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/powering-africa-energy-path-with-green-hydrogen-innovation-258647a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Request/SendToEmailRedirect.aspx?ct=1&ci=256630">Email</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2503/767389-240x135.jpg?2" width="240" height="135" alt="Source: © Mozambique Mining Journal Africa is set to lead global natural gas demand growth at a rate of 3% annually – the fastest worldwide." align="left"><br><span >Source: © Mozambique Mining Journal [[https://mozambiqueminingjournal.com/ Mozambique Mining Journal]] Africa is set to lead global natural gas demand growth at a rate of 3% annually – the fastest worldwide.&lt;/span><p>With Africa&#x2019;s urbanisation rate expected to reach 68% by 2030, natural gas is positioned to drive technological innovation, economic growth and regional cooperation.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.africa/article/9th-global-gas-outlook-2050-highlights-africas-natural-gas-potential-703082a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Request/SendToEmailRedirect.aspx?ct=1&ci=256022">Email</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>

<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2503/767161-240x135.jpg?1" width="240" height="135" alt="Jean-Pascal Tricoire, global chairman of Schneider Electric, says Africa's energy transition must not only focus on increasing the supply of green energy but also on transforming demand (Image supplied)" align="left"><br><span >Jean-Pascal Tricoire, global chairman of Schneider Electric, says Africa's energy transition must not only focus on increasing the supply of green energy but also on transforming demand (Image supplied)&lt;/span><p>Africa continues to show great potential to enhance grid efficiency, energy storage, and resilience, which is why investment in infrastructure and technology should become a major agenda point.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.africa/article/africa-shows-great-potential-in-sustainable-energy-milestones-921764a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Request/SendToEmailRedirect.aspx?ct=1&ci=255954">Email</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>