The playwright George Bernard Shaw once said that a wise man changes his mind; a fool never will. We can, but also hope that supranational political entities like the European Union (EU) have the confidence and wisdom to reject foolish policy and legislation when it is exposed as such. Yet few measures better capture the […]
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In my previous article, I explained how the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is changing global trade for aluminium. Let’s now look at why aluminium will face one of the toughest tests and what exporters actually need to measure. Aluminium is a power-hungry metal. Nearly two-thirds of its total carbon footprint comes from […]
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For decades, aluminium producers and exporters have been locked in familiar battles, fighting for price, pushing volumes and struggling to balance costs with quality. In recent years, trade wars, tariff disputes and shifting geopolitics have only added to the strain. Margins are constantly squeezed and competition grows fiercer. Now, another layer of pressure is taking […]
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The thundering roar of Victoria Falls draws over a million tourists every year. But behind the awe-inspiring cascades lies a growing problem: the use of single-use plastics. Tourists wander viewpoints, cameras in hand. Empty plastic bottles litter bins and paths. Wildlife eats plastic; waterways clog. The natural beauty and ecological integrity of this UNESCO World […]
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