November 16, 2022
Africa: 'Even Though Loss and Damage is on the Table, It's Not Yet a Win for Africa' #AfricaClimateHope
A promise of U.S.$100 billion a year in climate funding is yet to be fulfilled despite being past its 2020 deadline Read more »
Africa: Climate Briefs - Impose Climate Tax On Fossil Fuel Giants, Media Groups Urge #AfricaClimateCrisis
UNICEF Announces New Child-Centered Climate Initiative to Prevent Disasters Read more »
South Africa: Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Stays - South African News Briefs - November 16, 2022
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November 15, 2022
Africa: If Cities Are a Part of the Climate Crisis, They Should Also Be Part of the Solution #AfricaClimateHope
Cities around the world are some of the biggest polluters and drivers of planet-warming emissions. Despite this, they can also offer a part of the solution to reducing the… Read more »
Africa: Providing Clean Water and Sanitation While Adapting to the Climate Emergency
Water is life as the saying goes, but for many households across the continent finding their daily supply of clean water remains a struggle. They also face the risk of contracting… Read more »
South Africa: State Capture Graft Entrenched in Govt, National Treasury Warns - South African News Briefs - November 15, 2022
National Treasury Warns of Entrenched State Capture Graft in Government Read more »
November 14, 2022
Africa: Climate Briefs - Funding for Solar, Infrastructure and Warning Systems Announced at COP27 #AfricaClimateHope
Germany, G7 Launch 'Global Shield' Climate Finance at COP27 Read more »
Africa: It's Time to Accelerate the Low-Carbon Transition Through Sustainable and Inclusive Trade #AfricaClimateCrisis
A key component of equitable global development and poverty reduction is dealing with the climate crisis. International trade can play a vital role in this. Read more »
South Africa: Govt Faces Renewed Strike Threat from Public Service Workers - South African News Briefs - November 14, 2022
Public Servants Renew Threats of National Sutdown Against GovtPublic service workers have reiterated their threat of a national shutdown following a a stay-away last Wednesday over… Read more »
November 11, 2022
Africa: We are Living in Hell, Says Activist from South African Coal Mining Town #AfricaClimateCrisis
The science is clear - using fossil fuels is pushing us beyond the planet's ability to sustain life. Experts say there are nine planetary boundaries we need to respect for life on… Read more »
South Africa: Water Crisis a Greater Threat than Energy Crisis, Infrastructure Group Warns - South African News Briefs - November 11, 2022
Water Crisis to Outpace Energy Crisis, Infrastructure Group Warns Read more »
Africa: How Technology Can Curb Illicit Trade in Endangered Wildlife Species
As 2,500 people converge on Panama for the World Wildlife Conference from November 14, two leading international officials responsible for ensuring sustainable trade in wildlife… Read more »
November 10, 2022
Africa: Climate Action Must Focus on Decent Work and a Just Transition #AfricaClimateHope
Providing decent jobs, and protecting the rights and futures of workers are levers for climate ambition, says a global trade union confederation Read more »
South Africa: Public Servants Take to the Streets in National Strike Action
Public servant workers have embarked on a nationwide strike in a demonstration calling for higher wages, Eyewitness News reports. The workers are on a one-day stay-away in… Read more »
Africa: Young Activists Fight For Climate Justice and Survival #AfricaClimateCrisis
Young people are becoming more vocal and fighting harder for their survival as the impacts of climate change intensify. Tired of broken promises and inaction by their leaders, they… Read more »
November 08, 2022
Africa: Global Energy Alliance Agenda For Clean Energy Takes Shape in Africa #AfricaClimateHope
"Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all." This is Sustainable Development Goal 7, which Africa is unlikely to meet because it does not yet… Read more »
November 09, 2022
Africa: Helping Small Businesses Adapt to the Climate Crisis is Crucial for African Countries #AfricaClimateHope
Small and medium-sized enterprises are essential engines for growth and play a key role in creating jobs and supporting sustainable livelihoods. Yet, the financing gap for SMEs,… Read more »
South Africa: Govt Makes Contingency Plans Against Public Service Strike - South African News Briefs - November 9, 2022
Govt Plans Contingency Against Public Service Workers' Strike Read more »
November 08, 2022
South Africa: Strike Action by Public Sector Workers to Impact Multiple Govt Departments
A public sector stay-away is expected to affect car licencing offices and border posts, eNCA reports. This comes as wage negotiations between government and public sector unions… Read more »
South Africa: US Identifies Alleged IS Members Operating in South Africa - South African News Briefs - November 8, 2022
U.S. Identifies Several Alleged IS Members in South Africa Read more »
November 07, 2022
Africa: Perceived Versus Real Risk In African Credit Ratings
The ratings of African governments have enabled a robust Eurobond market for African sovereign bonds with over $300 billion issued in the last couple of decades. Maintaining access… Read more »
South Africa: Experts Called to Probe KwaZulu-Natal Quakes - South African News Briefs - November 7, 2022
Experts Called in to Investigate KwaZulu-Natal Earth Tremors Read more »
November 06, 2022
Africa: What Should Africa Expect at COP27? #AfricaClimateCrisis
As the world convenes in Africa for the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP27), it is time to recognize Africa's role in averting a climate disaster… Read more »
November 04, 2022
Africa: 'Round 1... Fight!' - A Look at the Tekken Tournament 'Lifestyle' of South Africa, Madagascar
Video games are the largest entertainment medium in the world, according to data from Felix Richter on Statista. These days, gaming communities are as varied as the genres they… Read more »
East Africa: East African Crude Oil Pipeline - Communities Left in the Cold #AfricaClimateCrisis
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project (EACOP) will transport oil produced from Uganda's Lake Albert oilfields to the port of Tanga in Tanzania, where the oil will then be… Read more »