Minister Kgosientso Ramokgopa speaking at the 60th-anniversary event of the Safari-1 reactor at NECSA, South Africa.
Minister of Electricity and Energy, Mr. Kgosientso Ramokgopa, delivers remarks during the 60th-anniversary celebration of the Safari-1 tank-in-pool research reactor at the Nuclear Energy Corporation of South Africa (NECSA) on 25 March 2025. The event marked six decades of groundbreaking contributions to nuclear science and technology in South Africa.

South Africa: Safari-1 Turns 60 as New Reactor Project Gains Momentum

South Africa’s Safari-1 research reactor marked 60 years of groundbreaking service at NECSA on 25 March 2025. Minister Kgosientso Ramokgopa celebrated its vital role in producing medical isotopes for cancer treatment and advancing nuclear research. The milestone highlights South Africa’s enduring leadership in peaceful atomic innovation. [Read More about NECSA’s contributions.

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Ghana’s Nuclear Energy Strategy: An expert insight

Hubert K. Foy discusses Ghana’s nuclear energy strategy, highlighting the IAEA’s endorsement of the site selection process, the next regulatory, financial, and infrastructure steps, and realistic integration timelines. He emphasizes the importance of scaling nuclear power to meet climate goals, noting limited global deployment and the need for stronger industry and government commitment to advance nuclear energy as a credible climate solution.

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The Nexus of Nuclear Security and Pertinent Armed Conflicts: A Reflection of International Law Applicability in the Ukraine-Russia Conflict

Introduction Humanity’s wars have seen a slew of instances in which installations containing dangerous forces, such as dams and dykes, became the target of military operations, and such installations were…

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The Necessity of a Meaningful Action Plan on Article VI of the NPT

The statement urges renewed commitment to nuclear disarmament under the NPT, citing stalled U.S.-Russia arms control efforts, growing nuclear risks, and rising modernization by all nuclear-armed states. It highlights the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) as a constructive path forward and calls for urgent, cooperative action, including a new disarmament plan, to restore credibility to the NPT and prevent nuclear escalation.

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The Use of Nuclear Power Beyond Generating Electricity: Non-Electric Applications

Decarbonization to create a CO2-neutral global economy requires decarbonizing all sectors that largely rely on fossil fuels today. These include heating, industrial processes that require combustion and transport, especially heavy duty, maritime…

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