A new report has raised alarm over the health impact of delaying the phase-out of coal in South Africa. Research by Greenpeace Africa, the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air, and GroundWork warns that keeping coal-fired power stations running beyond their planned shutdown dates could lead to as many as 32,000 additional premature deaths by 2050.The report also highlights serious health risks for children and billions of rand in economic losses, with pollution from Mpumalanga expected to heavily affect residents in Gauteng.To discuss this further, we're joined by Climate and Energy Campaigner at Greenpeace Africa, Cynthia Moyo.

A new report has raised alarm over the health impact of delaying the phase-out of coal in South Africa. Research by Greenpeace Africa, the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air, and GroundWork warns that keeping coal-fired power stations running beyond their planned shutdown dates could lead to as many as 32,000 additional premature deaths by 2050.The report also highlights serious health risks for children and billions of rand in economic losses, with pollution from Mpumalanga expected to heavily affect residents in Gauteng.To discuss this further, we're joined by Climate and Energy Campaigner at Greenpeace Africa, Cynthia Moyo.

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Coal delay could cause 32,000 deaths in SA by 2050, new Greenpeace report warns health risks

A new study by the University of Johannesburg, in the Gauteng province of South Africa,  shows that the future of 3D-printed food will depend more on consumer attitudes than on the technology itself.The research found that while the respondents had at least some awareness of 3D-printed food, they were cautiously open to the idea, depending strongly on perceived benefits and their overall attitude towards the technology. Joining Thami Ngubeni to unpack more on the study is Professor in Food Technology Oluwafemi Adebo is the Vice Dean for Global Engagement and the Director of the Centre for Innovative Food Research at the University of Johannesburg (UJ)...

A new study by the University of Johannesburg, in the Gauteng province of South Africa, &nbsp;shows that the future of 3D-printed food will depend more on consumer attitudes than on the technology itself.The research found that while the respondents had at least some awareness of 3D-printed food, they were cautiously open to the idea, depending strongly on perceived benefits and their overall attitude towards the technology. Joining Thami Ngubeni to unpack more on the study is Professor in Food Technology Oluwafemi Adebo is the Vice Dean for Global Engagement and the Director of the Centre for Innovative Food Research at the University of Johannesburg (UJ)...

SA Study  finds 3D-printed food future depends on consumer attitudes

All eyes are on the Middle East as tensions continue to rise once again, after Iran seized two foreign vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran says the action was in response to what it calls U.S. aggression, raising fresh concerns over security in one of the world's most important oil routes. To reflect on these developments is Volker von Widdern, Riskonet Head of Strategic Risk .

All eyes are on the Middle East as tensions continue to rise once again, after Iran seized two foreign vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran says the action was in response to what it calls U.S. aggression, raising fresh concerns over security in one of the world's most important oil routes. To reflect on these developments is Volker von Widdern, Riskonet Head of Strategic Risk .

Market Reaction: Iran seizes vessels in Strait of Hormuz as Middle East tensions and oil fears rise again

Mozambique's President, Daniel Chapo, recently undertook a state visit to China, a trip he says marks a new chapter in economic and commercial cooperation between the two countries.Speaking at a breakfast in the city of Changsha during a Sino-Mozambican Business Forum, the president invited Chinese businesses to invest in Mozambique. He stressed that the country is an attractive and safe investment destination. We reflect on how significant is President Daniel Chapo's visit to China for Mozambique's economic future Dr Egas Daniel, Senior Country Economist at the International Growth Centre in Mozambique.

Mozambique's President, Daniel Chapo, recently undertook a state visit to China, a trip he says marks a new chapter in economic and commercial cooperation between the two countries.Speaking at a breakfast in the city of Changsha during a Sino-Mozambican Business Forum, the president invited Chinese businesses to invest in Mozambique. He stressed that the country is an attractive and safe investment destination. We reflect on how significant is President Daniel Chapo's visit to China for Mozambique's economic future Dr Egas Daniel, Senior Country Economist at the International Growth Centre in Mozambique.

Coal delay could cause 32,000 deaths in SA by 2050, new Greenpeace report warns health risks

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