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This document outlines the nine strategic pillars of the Critical Minerals Mission for Sustainable Strategic Advantage (CMMSSA), a framework designed to transform South Africa's critical minerals sector. The strategy focuses on moving from raw mineral exports to local beneficiation, enhancing geoscience mapping, improving infrastructure, and fostering regional integration within Southern Africa to support the global energy transition.

The document argues that climate resilience in Africa must be mainstreamed into general development planning rather than treated as a separate process. It advocates for a coordinated approach where central governments lead, regional bodies manage transboundary water resources (noting Africa's 53 shared basins), and local communities are consulted to ensure adaptation meets specific local needs. Successful implementation is seen as dependent on the active participation of non-state actors and the strengthening of institutional capacity at all levels.

This document is an internal appeal submitted by groundWork, represented by the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), against the deemed refusal by Eskom Holdings SOC Limited to provide records regarding its compliance with emission standards and the decommissioning of its coal-fired power stations.

This research paper by Jakkie Cilliers for the Institute for Security Studies analyzes Africa's demographic transition, focusing on the 'demographic window of opportunity' defined by a worker-to-dependant ratio of 1.7:1. It details the varying timelines for different African regions to reach this threshold and the systemic requirements needed to convert population growth into economic dividends.

This research paper by Hussein Solomon of the Institute for Defence Policy examines global sources of insecurity following the end of the Cold War and their impact on national security policy, with a specific focus on Southern African security and the South African National Defence Force.

This research paper by Andre Standing examines the nature of organised crime, arguing that the term has become a muddled analytical concept in mainstream discourse. The author proposes replacing the concepts of 'organised crime' and 'white-collar crime' with the notion of 'illicit enterprise' to shift the analytical focus from criminal groups to specific commodity and service economies.

This document is an introduction to Monograph 87, edited by Richard Cornwell for the Institute for Security Studies. It outlines a series of analyses regarding the political and economic instability in Zimbabwe following a November 2002 seminar. The text describes failed attempts at a negotiated political transition between ZANU-PF and the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), the role of state repression, and various perspectives on economic recovery and land reform.

This summary report details a seminar held on October 22, 2009, titled 'Crime and Criminal Justice Systems in Africa-Enhancing Human Security,' organized by the African Human Security Initiative (AHSI). The event featured presentations on the challenges of studying crime in Africa, the impact of organized crime in Southern Africa, survey findings from Western African countries, and the complexities of harmonizing diverse legal systems across the continent.

The Inter-American Convention against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Ammunitions, Explosives and Other Related Materials is a legal framework designed to prevent and eradicate the illegal production and trade of weapons and explosives. It establishes definitions for illicit activities, mandates legislative measures to criminalize such acts, and outlines requirements for the marking, confiscation, and secure transit of firearms and explosives. The Convention emphasizes international cooperation through information exchange, mutual legal assistance, and the establishment of a Consultative Committee to oversee implementation.

The provided text is the bibliography section of a report titled "The Enemy Within," published by the Institute for Security Studies. It lists a comprehensive array of books, journal articles, conference papers, government policies, interviews, and international documents primarily focused on the HIV/AIDS pandemic, its impact on military and uniformed services, and public health responses across sub-Saharan Africa, with a particular emphasis on Botswana.

The provided text is a 'Notes on contributors' page for the report 'Society Under Siege I', listing the qualifications and research specializations of the authors and advisors, who focus on areas such as disarmament, arms trade, and security in Southern Africa.

This executive summary introduces a volume titled 'Society Under Siege: Crime, Violence and Illegal Weapons,' which examines the intersection of transnational organized crime, the proliferation of light weapons, and intra-state conflict, with a specific focus on Africa and Southern Africa.

The SA Army Seminar 21, held in November 2006, served as a 'reality check' for the SA Army Vision 2020. Featuring international speakers from the USA, UK, Australia, and Africa, the seminar addressed global and internal security challenges and land operations. The event confirmed requirements for personnel, technology, and doctrine, and the SA Army plans to make the seminar a biennial event to foster collective security in Africa.

This guide, published by Natural Justice, introduces the concept of Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) and its implications for Indigenous peoples and local communities. It details the international legal frameworks—primarily the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the Nagoya Protocol—that aim to ensure the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the use of genetic resources and traditional knowledge. The document outlines the rights and responsibilities of communities, governments, and the private sector, while highlighting practical challenges such as the requirement for state-recognized resource rights and the absence of the 'freedom' element in the CBD's definition of prior informed consent.

This guide by Natural Justice introduces the concept of Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS), focusing on the rights and responsibilities of indigenous peoples and local communities regarding genetic resources and traditional knowledge. It outlines international legal frameworks, such as the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Nagoya Protocol, to help communities negotiate fair terms with external researchers and governments.

This research paper by Jodie Keane explores the nature of intra-Commonwealth value chains using a mixed-methods approach. It analyzes trade intensity, shifts in intermediate goods sourcing, and firm-level data to determine how Commonwealth members integrate into regional versus global value chains (GVCs). The findings suggest a prevalence of additive value chains and a specific tendency for Small Island Developing States to export within the Commonwealth.

This policy briefing by the South African Institute of International Affairs argues that effective governance, specifically the devolution of rights to local communities, is the essential 'linchpin' for the sustainable management of Africa's dryland forests. It highlights the economic under-valuation of these ecosystems and calls for policy incentives that align community benefits with conservation efforts.

This case study, produced by the SADC Secretariat and GIZ, examines the business constraints faced by Rice Milling Company (Pvt.) Limited (RMC), a Malawi-based firm that processes rice, milk powder, and salt for local and regional markets. The document details how government regulations, infrastructure deficiencies, and skill shortages hinder RMC's export capabilities and operational efficiency within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.

This fact sheet describes the EcoSanRes programme, a Sida-financed initiative managed by the Stockholm Environment Institute from 2001 to 2010. The programme focuses on promoting sustainable and ecological sanitation systems that recycle organic waste for crop production to address global sanitation challenges and support the Millennium Development Goals.