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Digital transformation in Africa: Real change requires a fundamental shift Frost & Sullivan’s GIL 2017 Africa summit will discuss how to build effective digitalisation strategies. Digital transformation in Africa: Real change requires a fundamental shift. It provides a unique platform for connection, conversation, growth and knowledge sharing. The system, announced by the President in his State of the Nation Address in February this year, represents Government’s commitment to improve the ease of doing business and further enhance South Africa’s global competitiveness as a mining investment jurisdiction. Under the One Environmental System, The Minister of Mineral Resources will issue environmental authorisations and waste management licences in terms of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. The Minister of Environmental Affairs will be the appeal authority for these authorisations. The Ministers of Environmental Affairs, Mineral Resources as well as Water and Sanitation have agreed on fixed time-frames for the consideration and issuing of the permits, licences and authorisations in their respective legislation. The Minister of Mineral Resources is authorised to appoint Environmental Mineral Resource Inspectors (EMRI), who will have the same powers as Environmental Management Inspectors to enforce the provisions of NEMA and the regulations there-under as far as it relates to mining and related activities. The finalisation of the development of residue stockpiles, residue deposits and financial provision for rehabilitation regulations in terms of NEMA is still pending. As Africa’s leading independent energy publication, we cover the whole gamut of energy solutions from solar, hydro, wind and biofuels to nuclear, oil and gas and more! Water360: Water issues and management is a huge part of energy & sustainability, and a major focus worldwide, which makes Water 360 a must read for the African and international community. Details Hits: 204 World’s First Offshore Wind Facility Completely Dismantled DONG Energy announced its Vindeby Offshore Wind Farm, the first offshore wind farm in the world, has been dismantled.