November 06, 2024
Africa: African Innovators Poised to Heal the Planet and Drive Local Economies, Says Wanjira Mathai
"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
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 »
South Africa: Durban Airport To Get New King Shaka Statue - South African News Briefs - November 6, 2024
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October 28, 2024
South Africa: Sewage Pollution Threatens Cape Town's Beaches - South African News Briefs - October 28, 2024
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October 24, 2024
South Africa: Gauteng Faces Severe Water Shortage - South African News Briefs - October 24, 2024
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October 23, 2024
Africa: Svalbard Global Seed Vault Deposit Bolsters Food Security Amid Crises
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault received yesterday a deposit of more than 30,000 new seed samples from 23 depositors across 21 countries, including seven international genebanks.… Read more »
South Africa: Siya and Rachel Kolisi End Their Marriage - South African News Briefs - October 23, 2024
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October 17, 2024
South Africa: Lanseria Smart City Takes Off with Water Treatment Plant - South African News Briefs - October 17, 2024
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October 16, 2024
Namibia: Are Politics and Profit Behind Plans to Cull Elephants?
The decisions made by the Namibian and Zimbabwean governments to slaughter hundreds of elephants amid a widespread drought will do very little to address the effects of human… Read more »
October 15, 2024
Africa: How African Women Are Protecting Communities From Devastating Droughts
The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have released a new global report today -… Read more »
South Africa: Minister Blasts Municipalities for Poor Electricity Maintenance - South African News Briefs - October 15, 2024
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October 14, 2024
South Africa: Eskom Celebrates 200 Days Without Power Cuts - South African News Briefs - October 14, 2024
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October 10, 2024
South Africa: Tshwane Bus Services Limited Due to Driver Shortage - South African News Briefs - October 10, 2024
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October 09, 2024
South Africa: Rhema Bible Church Founder Ray McCauley Dies - South African News Briefs - October 9, 2024
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October 04, 2024
Africa: Are We Losing Tree Species Before We Even Find Them?
For more than 17 years, Alice Muchugi has led the Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF) program on tree genetic resources. The… Read more »
October 03, 2024
Africa: Is Crop Diversity Our Lifeline Against The Climate Crisis?
Crop diversity presents an opportunity to address some of the most pressing issues Africa faces today, such as climate impacts, biodiversity loss, and land degradation. Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Faces Looming Water Disaster - South African News Briefs - October 3, 2024
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September 29, 2024
Kenya: Unjust Laws Threaten Traditional Seed Practices
In the past decade, Francis Ngiri has taken pride in conserving seeds - a responsibility he holds dear. Read more »
September 30, 2024
Kenya: Sowing Seeds of Change on Rocky Land - A Farmer's Inspiring Journey
"Initially, we believed nothing could come from this rocky land, but now we're successfully growing crops and preserving our seeds in a community seed bank." Read more »
Africa: The 'Forgotten Crops' that Can Save Our Food System
Neglected crops are among the underappreciated solutions for alleviating Africa's food and climate crises. Read more »
Africa: We Know That The Status Quo is Not Working for Africa - COP29 CEO
The COP29 summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, is expected to lay the groundwork for a new climate finance target. Read more »
South Africa: 21-Year-Old Arrested for Drug Smuggling - South African News Briefs - September 30, 2024
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September 24, 2024
Senegal: Decomposing Bodies Found on Boat Off Dakar Coast
On September 22, 2024, the discovery of a dug-out canoe with at least 30 bodies was made off the coast about 70km from Dakar. The national navy was informed and Immediately… Read more »
September 20, 2024
South Africa: Former Eskom Contractor Extradited for Kusile Fraud - South African News Briefs - September 20, 2024
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September 18, 2024
Nigeria: Actress Turns Spotlight on Nigeria's Nutrition Crisis
"I want to leave a legacy of having to be someone who championed good causes." Read more »
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