May 07
South Africa: NMB Council Meeting Collapses As Leadership Vacuum Derails Flood Response Briefing
Daily Maverick
A Nelson Mandela Bay council meeting convened to brief councillors on flood damage and emergency response collapsed after disputes over the absence of an acting city manager,… Read more »
Kenya: Heavy Rainfall to Hit Nairobi and 30 Counties
Capital FM
The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned Kenyans to prepare for days of heavy rainfall expected to hit several parts of the country from Thursday evening through next week. Read more »
South Africa: Kouga Dam Floods Force Gamtoos Valley Residents Out of Their Homes
Scrolla
Disaster teams are rushing to move families into two community halls because the Kouga Dam is overflowing with flood water. Nelson Mandela Bay dams are filling up quickly but… Read more »
South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Issues Flood Warning Amid Hazardous Conditions
SAnews.gov.za
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Disaster Management Centre has urged residents, motorists, and pedestrians to exercise extreme caution as heavy rainfall continues to cause… Read more »
South Africa: A New Reservoir Brings Relief, but Water Issues Persist
Our City News
The new Brixton reservoir and tower, opened with great pomp and ceremony this week, is a marvel of engineering and will alleviate some of the water issues within the Commando… Read more »
Kenya: Climate Players Call for Fast-Tracked Carbon Credit Regulations to Unlock Green Financing
Capital FM
Climate stakeholders have urged the government to fast-track regulations governing carbon credit trading and methane financing, warning that delays in approvals and policy… Read more »
Kenya: Parliament Pushes for Methane-Specific Laws to Tackle Emission, Ahead of IPU Seminar
Capital FM
Parliament has stepped up calls for methane-specific legislation and policy reforms as lawmakers push for urgent action to curb emissions blamed for accelerating climate change. Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Updated On Hammanskraal Clean Water Project
SAnews.gov.za
Cabinet has at its ordinary meeting on Wednesday received a progress report on the Hammanskraal Clean Water Project that is driven by Magalies Water under the Department of Water… Read more »
South Africa: Senqu Bridge Launch a Key Achievement in Lesotho Highlands Water Project
SAnews.gov.za
The recently launched Senqu Bridge in Mokhotlong in the Kingdom of Lesotho represents a landmark achievement under Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project, Cabinet said on… Read more »
Ghana: Illegal Logging Demands Urgent and Coordinated National Action
Ghanaian Times
The latest concerns raised by the Ghana Timber Millers Organisation on illegal logging once again bring into sharp focus a challenge that has persisted for years but is now… Read more »
Rwanda: Lawmakers Back Bankable Green Projects to Attract Climate Finance
New Times
Parliamentarians have called for the development of a strong pipeline of bankable renewable energy projects as Rwanda steps up efforts to attract climate finance and accelerate its… Read more »
Nigeria: Vehicle Tax Controversy and Implications for Climate Action [editorial]
This Day
Nigeria's new tax regime has continued to roll from one controversy to another. Reports suggesting that a new "green tax" on vehicles will kick in in July this year are the latest… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Government Declares Monavale Wetland 'No-Go Area' After Residents' Protest
New Zimbabwe
Government has ordered an immediate halt to development on the Monavale Wetland following a residents protest against land clearing in the protected area. Read more »
Ghana: Climate Change Threatens Fisheries and Coastal Livelihoods in Keta [opinion]
Ghanaian Times
For two consecutive months, Millicent 'Mama' Dzissah, a 45-year-old fishmonger and retailer at Vodza near Keta, has watched her livelihood slip away as dwindling fish stocks in… Read more »
Nigeria: Climate Summit As Investment Showcase for Nigeria's States
This Day
Much of the conversations around climate finance and green investments tend to pivot around the federal government. But the real deal is actually the subnationals: Nigeria's 36… Read more »
May 06
South Africa: Deadly Storms Trap Thousands and Force Schools to Shut Doors
Scrolla
Floods have cut off nearly two thousand families in the Northern Cape and destroyed homes in the Free State today. Authorities locked the doors of over one hundred schools in the… Read more »
South Africa: Schools, Businesses Close in Nelson Mandela Bay Floods
GroundUp
Schools in Nelson Mandela Bay were closed on Wednesday after torrential rain caused severe flooding. Some businesses also closed their doors. Read more »
South Africa: Weather Conditions Expected to Start Clearing
SAnews.gov.za
Adverse weather conditions are expected to begin clearing from the central parts of the country this afternoon, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) said on Wednesday. Read more »
Liberia: EPA Demands Accountability for Environmental Damage
New Dawn
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reaffirmed Liberia's commitment to responsible investment while cautioning against projects that harm the environment, jeopardize… Read more »
South Africa: Western Cape Activates Disaster Preparedness Measures Ahead of Severe Weather
SAnews.gov.za
The Western Cape Provincial Disaster Management Centre (PDMC), in coordination with municipalities and emergency services, has activated monitoring and preparedness measures across… Read more »
South Africa: More Storms Expected in Waterlogged Nelson Mandela Bay
Daily Maverick
Inclement weather has strained municipal services, infrastructure, private businesses and most residents across Nelson Mandela Bay - and the clouds have not yet parted while… Read more »
Rwanda: Experts Warn Decline in Hand Hygiene May Increase Infection Risks
New Times
When one gets home after a long, busy day, they likely cannot recall how many hands they have shaken or how many surfaces they have touched. In all those interactions,… Read more »
Uganda: Wildlife At a Crossroads - Recovery Gains Shadowed By Decline and Rising Threats
Independent (Kampala)
A new report by the Uganda Wildlife Authority says some of the iconic animals in the country, like the lions and elephants, have declined in population amid the recovery of other… Read more »
Namibia: Nation Urged to Protect Livestock, Crops As More Rainfall Expected Nationwide
Namibian
More rainfall is expected across the country in the next seven days, according to weather data prepared using Meteologix Icon model charts. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Launches Project to Study Aflatoxin Risks and Climate Impact On Child Health
Capital FM
The government, in collaboration with the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), has launched the Tackling the Risk of Aflatoxins and Climate Effects on Child Health in Africa… Read more »
