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Why is Africa seeing a rise in mining accidents and exploitation?
Manage episode 484785674 series 2984772
260 miners trapped in a South African gold mine have been rescued after more than 24 hours. Countries across Africa are seeing a rise in mine-related accidents, exploitation and environmental damage. So, what lessons are being learned from past tragedies? And are Africans getting a raw deal?
In this episode:
- Claude Kabemba, Executive Director, Southern Africa Resource Watch.
- Christopher Vandome, Senior Research Fellow, Chatham House Africa Programme.
- Maurice Carney, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Friends of the Congo.
Host: Tom McRae
Connect with us:
@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
515 episodes
Manage episode 484785674 series 2984772
260 miners trapped in a South African gold mine have been rescued after more than 24 hours. Countries across Africa are seeing a rise in mine-related accidents, exploitation and environmental damage. So, what lessons are being learned from past tragedies? And are Africans getting a raw deal?
In this episode:
- Claude Kabemba, Executive Director, Southern Africa Resource Watch.
- Christopher Vandome, Senior Research Fellow, Chatham House Africa Programme.
- Maurice Carney, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Friends of the Congo.
Host: Tom McRae
Connect with us:
@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
515 episodes
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