August 27
Mauritius: Mauritius Prison Service Inaugurates a Fish Processing Plant
Government of Mauritius
A fish processing plant was inaugurated, and a first harvest of Berry Rouge was carried out, today, at the Richelieu Open Prison in Chebel in the presence of the Minister of Blue… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Modernises Weather Monitoring
The Herald
The Meteorological Services Department now has now been equipped with ultra-modern weather observing machinery, including automatic weather stations and radars, as Government… Read more »
August 26
Africa: Ancient Viral Genomes Preserved in Glaciers Reveal the History of Earth's Climate - and How Viruses Adapt to Climate Change [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
As humans alter the planet's climate and ecosystems, scientists are looking to Earth's history to help predict what may unfold from climate change. To this end, massive ice… Read more »
Africa: Disease and Climate Stress Resistant Wheat Varieties for Global South
IPS
Groundbreaking research indicates that the wild relatives of wheat could be turned into an all-time food security crop capable of cushioning vulnerable populations from starvation… Read more »
Ethiopia: Landslide Claims 23 Lives in North Gondar, Surrounding Areas
Addis Standard
A series of devastating landslides has claimed 23 lives across four districts in North Gondar Zone and its surrounding areas, according to the North Gondar Zone Disaster Prevention… Read more »
Africa: 85 Percent of the Matter in the Universe Is Missing. but We're Getting Closer to Finding It [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Most of the matter in the universe is missing. Scientists believe around 85% of the matter in the cosmos is made of invisible dark matter, which has only been detected indirectly… Read more »
Africa: Tackling the World's Planetary Emergency
IPS
The world is facing a triple planetary crisis of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss. Read more »
Africa: What Is Sea Level Rise and Why Does It Matter to Our Future?
UN News
The level of the sea globally is rising faster and higher than ever before, creating what the United Nations has described as an "urgent and escalating threat" to people around the… Read more »
Seychelles: Rehabilitation Works in Seychelles' Baie Ternay Wetland Supports Healthier Marine Life and Ecosystem
Seychelles News Agency
An initiative to improve healthy marine life and ecosystems of wetland areas, by ensuring the flow of fresh and sea water in wetland areas, as a way of preventing pollution, has… Read more »
Africa: AU Member States Consultation On the Development of the Common African Position On Climate Change, Peace and Security
African Union
Towards a unified African response to climate change related peace and security risks Read more »
Uganda: Prisons Confirms Water Crisis After NWSC Disconnection Over Shs18bn Arrears
Nile Post
Uganda Prisons Service has confirmed Luzira Prison being disconnected by National Water and Sewerage Corporation over arrears worth shs18 billion. Read more »
South Africa: Municipalities Must Be At 'Driving Seat' of Clean Energy
SAnews.gov.za
Municipalities are at the centre of government's efforts to move towards clean energy and fulfil the country's commitment to global climate change. Read more »
Kenya: Mudavadi Proposes Integration of Funding and Technology in Agriculture to Enhance Climate Change Resilience
Capital FM
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has recommended the integration of funding and technology in agriculture to enhance the sector's resilience to climate change. Read more »
Kenya: Destructive Hyena Captured in Migori
Capital FM
Residents of Lichota-Suna West Sub County have thanked Kenya Wildlife Services for capturing a hyena that has been causing them sleepless nights. Read more »
Kenya: NYS to Oversee Youths Recruited Under Climate Works Mtaani
Capital FM
President William Ruto has directed the National Youth Service to oversee the youth recruited under the Climate Works Mtaani initiative for managing Kenya's environmental… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chegutu Health Scare As Sewer Contaminates Water
The Herald
A health scare has hit Chegutu town amid revelations that the town's water has been contaminated by sewer. Read more »
South Africa: Ten Years On and Households Still Rely On Water Trucks
GroundUp
Communal standpipes used to supply water to semi-rural areas of northern KZN Read more »
South Africa: Workshop Raises Awareness On Importance of Environmental Conservation
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Water and Sanitation has held a workshop to raise awareness about the impact of human activities on water resources and the environment. Read more »
August 25
Africa: Baobabs - Africa's Unique Trees Defy Climate Challenges, Continue to Flourish [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Baobabs reach extraordinarily old ages. Some have been found to be thousands of years old. During these life spans, elder baobabs have survived erratic climate conditions. Read more »
Nigeria: Households Displaced As Flood Ravages Katsina, Sokoto, Taraba, Others
Leadership
Several communities in the North have been severely affected by floods within the past week, resulting in deaths, displacement of people from their homes and destruction of… Read more »
Uganda: Ntungamo Residents Face Health Crisis From Contaminated Water Source
Nile Post
Ntungamo's Nyarwanya village residents fear health crisis as contaminated well water and safety risks persist Read more »
Nigeria: FG Donates N3bn to Kebbi Flood Victims
Vanguard
The Minister of Finance, Wale Edu has announced the donation of N3bn to Kebbi flood victims. Read more »
Namibia: 400 Timber Planks Confiscated in Kavango West
Namibian
Approximately 400 timber planks were confiscated in the Kavango West region this month. Read more »
August 23
South Africa: R25 Million to Provide Sanitation for Nelson Mandela Bay Communities
SAnews.gov.za
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) has committed R25 million over three years to provide dignified sanitation solutions for communities across the metro. Read more »
Tanzania: Brace for Dry Spells, TMA Alerts
Daily News
Most parts of the country will likely experience prolonged dry spells and poor distribution of rainfall between October and December. Read more »