The CoE launched the Save Every Drop campaign at Mpact to raise awareness about water usage in Ekurhuleni, led by MMC Thembi Msane. The campaign aims to engage industries and businesses to conserve water, as Gauteng faces serious water shortages. Mpact, a top water user, supports the initiative but struggles to further reduce water usage due to operational constraints and equipment limitations.
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Africa: Breaking the ‘Paradox of Plenty’ – Turning Africa’s Wealth Into Shared Prosperity
Africa is rich in natural resources but struggles with poverty, hunger, and debt, with $90 billion lost annually through illicit financial flows. At the African Economic Conference in Botswana, leaders discussed transforming wealth into prosperity by addressing debt management, promoting economic diversification, and enhancing regional integration. The African Continental Free Trade Area was highlighted as a key opportunity for reducing reliance on raw material exports and building local industries, with an emphasis on evidence-based policymaking...
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