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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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 »

South Africa: Former Eskom Contractor Extradited for Kusile Fraud - South African News Briefs - September 20, 2024

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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 »

Zambia: Zambia Latest African Nation to Join UN Water Convention

Zambia has joined the UN Water Convention to improve water management within and across its borders in response to severe drought and ongoing water scarcity, the UN has announced. Read more »

Africa: Is Wild Wheat The Unsung Hero in the Fight Against Global Warming?

Wild relatives of wheat, humanity's most widely grown crop, could provide a solution to adapting to the climate crisis. Read more »

South Africa: Man Arrested for Mine Access via House Floor - South African News Briefs - September 09, 2024

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Namibia: Why Is Namibia Going to Kill its Endangered Desert Elephants?

Namibia intends to "cull" 21 elephants in the dry north-west of the country where a small population of desert elephants roam Read more »

South Africa: Water Cut Off at 23 Schools Amid Debt Crisis - South African News Briefs - August 15, 2024

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Botswana: Sharp Spike in Elephant Poaching - 'Someone is Dropping the Ball Here'

There has been a dramatic increase in elephant poaching in northern Botswana, with little official concern about reports of the poaching. An aerial survey in July revealed 19… Read more »

South Africa: Suspected Water Contamination Leaves Fleurhof Taps Dry - South African News Briefs - August 05, 2024

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Africa: Sustaining Africa's Future Through Conservation

In Africa, majority of the population relies on natural resources for their livelihoods. This makes it crucial to reflect on the intricate relationship between the health of our… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Cote d'Ivoire Becomes 10th African Nation to Join UN Water Convention

Côte d'Ivoire has joined the United Nations Water Convention – a treaty to improve joint water management across borders, the UN Economic Commission for Europe said… Read more »

South Africa: Flooding in Western Cape Halts Train Services, Closes Clinics

 Various train services have been suspended due to flooding in the Western Cape, reports News24. Read more »

South Africa: Raw Sewage Blamed for High Bacteria Levels at Durban Beaches - South African News Briefs - July 11, 2024

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South Africa: Western Cape Braces for Storm as Schools Reopen

 A storm surge and wind speeds of up to 70km/h are expected to cause significant disruption as thousands of students return to school, according to IOL. Traffic officials are… Read more »

South Africa: Cold Fronts Bring Wind, Rain and Snow to South Africa - South African News Briefs - July 08, 2024

Warnings as Cold Fronts Batter South Africa Read more »

South Africa: Cape Town Braces for Wet, Windy Weather - South African News Briefs - July 03, 2024

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South Africa: Proteas Qualify for T20 World Cup Final - South African News Briefs - June 27, 2024

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South Africa: National Health Lab Hacked, Patient Data 'Safe' - South African News Briefs - June 26, 2024

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Botswana: Masisi's Threat to Send 30,000 Elephants At Odds With Trophy Hunting Threat to Elephants, and People

Botswana has threatened to send 10,000 elephants to the UK and another 20,000 to Germany as UK and European countries move toward banning the import of hunting trophies. According… Read more »

South Africa: 10 Dead in Eastern Cape Floods

The police have reported that a total of 10 people have drowned or died in the recent floods in the Nelson Mandela Bay metro in the Eastern Cape, reports IOL. Read more »