2 July 2025
The convergence of ESG, circular economies and digitalisation in South Africa’s mining sector
A recent study conducted by RIIS on behalf of the Mandela Mining Precinct’s Real-Time Information…
27 September 2024
Kenya Space Innovation Ecosystem review: Assessing and mapping the Kenya Space Innovation Ecosystem
The Republic of Kenya continues to demonstrate its commitment to leveraging innovation and technological advancements…
3 September 2024
Monitoring Climate Change from the ISS: The ClimCam Initiative
by JohnMark Ochieng, Kenya Space Agency In an exciting development for climate science and environmental…
21 April 2024
RIIS Appointed Interim Host for the pan-African Digital Earth Africa Programme Management Office
RIIS has been appointed as the interim host for the pan-African Digital Earth Africa Programme Management…
23 March 2024
Longevity of Current Mines: Future Sustainable Mining
Global mining trends show increased momentum in the transition towards environmentally sustainable mining practices and…
23 February 2024
Understanding South Africa’s Mining Industry Investment Into Research, Development And Innovation
A survey of the South African mining industry’s investment into research, development and innovation (RD&I)…
18 December 2023
Africa’s place in the Space Race
by Imraan Salojee, Director, RIIS The global narrative of space exploration often paints a picture…
18 December 2023
The sustainability of space: Tackling the space debris challenge
In the vast expanse of outer space, an increasing concern is taking shape closer to…
18 December 2023
Combating climate change with space
Climate change is an urgent global issue with far-reaching impacts on our environment, health, and…
13 December 2023
The Just Energy Transition in mining
To ensure a successful just energy transition in South Africa’s mining sector requires a collective…
