November 07
South Africa: SAWS Warns of Severe Thunderstorms
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms in Gauteng, and the western and southern parts of Mpumalanga on Thursday. Read more »
South Africa: Sewage Flows in Streets As KZN Township Faces Water Crisis
GroundUp
For six months Sithembile township in Glencoe has been struggling with water shortages Read more »
Liberia: On Cusp of Climate Negotiations, European Union (EU) to Axe Successful Forest Trade Treaties with African Nations [press release]
Sustainable Development Institute
Despite challenging context of poverty, climate change, rising debt and a Europe distracted by conflicts elsewhere, Cameroon and Liberia taking heroic steps to protect their… Read more »
Liberia: Government Owes Logging Communities U.S.$9m, Report Finds
Liberian Investigator
The Liberian government owes large-scale Logging-affected communities approximately US$9 million in land rental for hot, dark forests, covering a million hectares, a new report has… Read more »
Nigeria: Nimet Predicts Three-Day Sunshine, Haziness From Thursday
Premium Times
NiMet urged the public to take necessary precautions as dust particles are in suspension. Read more »
Africa: COP29 - Leaders Must Commit to Fair Climate Financing and Fully Phasing Out Fossil Fuels [press release]
AI London
Leaders at COP29 must listen to demands for climate justice by putting human rights at the heart of all decision making and commit to massively scaling up needs-based climate… Read more »
South Africa: Walking Joburg's Biggest Baddest River - Boerboels and Cable Thieves
GroundUp
As the magnitude of Johannesburg's water crisis becomes clear, water authorities are beginning to look at what it would take to use water from alternative sources, including the… Read more »
Namibia: Prince William Praises Namibia's Environmental Conservation Efforts At 2024 Earthshot Prize
Namibian
William, Prince of Wales, has praised Namibia's efforts in environmental conservation. Read more »
Africa: Arab Region Leaders, Experts Gather to Find Solutions to Water Scarcity, Sustainable Development
IPS
The Arab region is among the most water-scarce areas globally, as nearly 392 million people live in countries facing water scarcity or absolute water scarcity. So dire is the… Read more »
Malawi: 'Grain From Ukraine' Maize Arrives in Malawi to Support Drought-Stricken Communities
WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), together with the Government of Malawi's Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA), welcomes 19,200 metric tons of maize… Read more »
Namibia: Schlettwein Calls for Water Funding to Be Prioritised
Namibian
Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Calle Schlettwein has called on African governments to resolve the freshwater crisis. Read more »
Namibia: Otjozondjupa Farmer Loses 17 Sheep in 9 Day Amid Severe Drought Conditions
Namibian
Otjozondjupa farmer Jannie Labuschagne says he lost 17 sheep worth N$30 000 in nine days due to drought. Read more »
Nigeria: Beyond the Volume of Plastic Waste
This Day
The use of plastic materials should be regulated to protect the environment Read more »
Zimbabwe: Land Selling Spree Threatens Lake Chivero
263Chat
A land selling spree is threatening the ecological nature of Lake Chivero, a Ramsar designated wetland. Read more »
November 06
Africa: African Innovators Poised to Heal the Planet and Drive Local Economies, Says Wanjira Mathai [interview]
allAfrica
"We are gathering to celebrate African innovators who are developing innovations that heal our planet, create local jobs, and safeguard our communities." Read more »
South Africa: 'Young Leaders No Longer Waiting For Seats But Creating Their Own' - Climate Leader at Earthshot
allAfrica
Despite Africa contributing minimally to global emissions and global warming, this continent is most susceptible to the consequences of climate change. However, African… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria At COP29 - Five Items to Put On the Climate Agenda [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The world's efforts to address climate change and its effects have been the subject of discussion for almost three decades at the annual Conference of Parties (COP) of the United… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Felled Forests Lead to Wood Shortage For Villagers
IPS
Linet Makwera (28) has a baby strapped on her back as she totters barefoot, picking tiny pieces of wood on both sides of a dusty and narrow road, peering fearfully at people… Read more »
South Africa: Walking Joburg's Biggest, Baddest River - Gold Dust and Gunk
GroundUp
Day 1 on the Klip River: Selby to Riverlea Read more »
Africa: Food Security in Africa - Managing Water Will Be Vital in a Rapidly Growing Region [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa's population is growing at 2.7% per year and is expected to reach two billion by the year 2050. The region's urban population is growing even faster: it was at… Read more »
Liberia: EPA Investigates Rubber Giant Firestone for Alleged Water Pollution
FrontPageAfrica
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through its Environmental Research & Radiation Safety (ERRS) division, is investigating Firestone Liberia for allegedly polluting… Read more »
South Africa: Durban Airport To Get New King Shaka Statue - South African News Briefs - November 6, 2024
allAfrica
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Ethiopia: Guinea's PM Expresses Interest to Implement Ethiopia's Green Legacy Initiative
ENA
Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah of the Republic of Guinea has expressed interest to adopting Ethiopia's Green Legacy Initiative in his country. Read more »
Zimbabwe: What World Class City Status Without Water?
263Chat
Having lived without tape water for the past 32 years, residents from Mabvuku are convinced that the dream of turning Harare into a World Class City by 2025 is nothing but a big… Read more »
Africa: Time to Clean Up Our Act: Africans Demand More Government Action On Environmental Protection, Regulation of Natural Resource Extraction
Afrobarometer
Two-thirds of citizens say environmental pollution is a serious problem in their communities. Read more »
