Natural resources & energy Where does Africa stand in terms of meeting global water and sanitation targets, such as the sustainable development goals (SDG)? Source UN Water: SDG 6 snapshot in Sub-Saharan Africa 2022 Short answer Where does Africa stand in terms of meeting global water and sanitation targets, such as the sustainable development goals (SDG)? SDG 6 aims to ensure safe drinking water and sanitation for all. In sub-Saharan Africa, as of 2022, 31% of the population used a safely managed drinking water service, 24% of the population used a safely managed sanitation service, and 23% of the population had a handwashing facility with soap and w... Back Full answer
#YouAsked Elections & political parties How many presidential candidates are contesting in Nigeria's forthcoming election? Source Independent National Electoral Commission Short answer How many presidential candidates are contesting in Nigeria's forthcoming election? The Independent National Electoral Commission (Inec) released the final list of candidates contesting for the presidency in the 2023 general elections. Inec said that 18 parties had fielded presidential candidates and their running mates. The list includes Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democr... Back Full answer
#YouAsked Elections & political parties Was the Expropriation Bill published in the National Gazette for comment just before 25 December 2022? Can the public still make comments? Source Parliament of the Republic of South Africa: press release Short answer Was the Expropriation Bill published in the National Gazette for comment just before 25 December 2022? Can the public still make comments? The National Assembly of South Africa (passed the Expropriation Bill on 28 September 2022. The bill guides the expropriation of property by organs of state. It also provides for instances where expropriation without compensation may be done in the public interest. Civil society submitted t... Back Full answer
Natural resources & energy Which African countries generate the most electricity from nuclear? Source World Nuclear Association Short answer Which African countries generate the most electricity from nuclear? Currently, South Africa is the only African country generating electricity from nuclear. It produced 12.2 billion kWh (6% of the total energy grid) in 2021, according to the World Nuclear Association. The following are listed as "emerging nuclear countries" on the association's website, based on ... Back Full answer
#YouAsked Natural resources & energy How many artisanal miners are there in Nigeria? Source Delve Database - Nigeria Short answer How many artisanal miners are there in Nigeria? According to Delve, a global platform for artisanal and small scale mining data, there are an estimated 400,000 to 500,000 people working in the Artisinal and Small Scale Mining Sector in Nigeria. ... Back Full answer
#YouAsked Elections & political parties Who is the president of Uganda? Source Office of the President: Republic Of Uganda Short answer Who is the president of Uganda? Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is the current president of the Republic Of Uganda. He has been in power since 1986. ... Back Full answer
Natural resources & energy How much electricity is generated by nuclear power in South Africa? Source The Department of Energy: Nuclear Short answer How much electricity is generated by nuclear power in South Africa? South Africa has two nuclear reactors generating 6% of its electricity. ... Back Full answer
Natural resources & energy How much gold does South Africa produce in a year? Source StatsSA Four facts about the mining industry (2019) Short answer How much gold does South Africa produce in a year? According to the most recent data from Statistics South Africa, gold production amounted to 97 metric tons in 2019. ... Back Full answer
Natural resources & energy How much does mining contribute to South Africa’s GDP? Source Stats SA Gross domestic product: Second quarter 2021 Short answer How much does mining contribute to South Africa’s GDP? According to the most recent report from Statistics South Africa, in the second quarter of 2021, the mining and quarrying industry increased by 1.9% and contributed 0.1% to GDP growth. ... Back Full answer