July 17, 2023
Africa: Women's Land Rights in Africa - A Necessary Step for Progress #WD2023
In every corner of the globe, the significance of land as the bedrock of shelter, security, and livelihood is undeniable. Read more »
July 14, 2023
Africa: Egypt, Ethiopia Agree to Resume Negotiations on Controversial Nile Dam
Egypt and Ethiopia have agreed to finalise an agreement over Ethiopia's contentious Blue Nile mega-dam within four months, marking a breakthrough after years of tensions between… Read more »
July 13, 2023
Africa: Africa Must Embrace New Tech in Agriculture to Overcome Climate Crisis
The agricultural sector should embrace new technologies to overcome climate change-related challenges, panellists including Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Mozambique's… Read more »
Africa: COP28 to Focus on Energy Transition and Climate Finance
COP28 President-Designate Dr. Sultan Al Jaber has called on governments, industry, and all stakeholders to “disrupt business as usual” and take decisive acon… Read more »
South Africa: Illegal Trade and Climate Threats Plaguing South Africa's Succulents #AfricaClimateHope
A tragedy is unfolding in South Africa's Karoo region as succulents find themselves entangled in a web of greed and destruction. Read more »
July 11, 2023
South Africa: How To Stop Succulent Poaching and Trafficking in its Tracks #AfricaClimateHope
Succulent poaching, fuelled by the illicit trade it sustains, is emerging as a pressing global concern, threatening the existence of these remarkable plants. The increasing demand… Read more »
South Africa: Safety of Truck Drivers in Question After Latest Attack - South African News Briefs - July 11, 2023
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July 10, 2023
South Africa: Snow Falls in Johannesburg
Weather services in South Africa have confirmed that light snow is falling in Gauteng. Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Says He's Faced More Challenges Than Any Other President - South African News Briefs - July 10, 2023
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July 07, 2023
South Africa: Stockpile Water, Residents Told Before Gauteng Water Shutdown
In anticipation of Rand Water's scheduled outage from Tuesday to Thursday next week, Johannesburg Water urged its customers to store water. Read more »
July 06, 2023
Africa: #AfricaClimateCrisis - The Story We Need to Tell
As the climate emergency worsens, it is more important than ever to address our environmental crisis. Read more »
South Africa: Workers to Take to the Streets to Demand Action - South African News Briefs - July 06, 2023
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June 30, 2023
South Africa: KwaZulu-Natal Floods Death Toll Rises - South African News Briefs - June 30, 2023
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June 29, 2023
Uganda: Lawsuits Mount Against TotalEnergies Over Uganda Oil Projects #AfricaClimateCrisis
At least 26 Ugandans have filed a lawsuit against French oil firm TotalEnergies in Paris, France, seeking compensation for alleged human rights abuses at the company's huge… Read more »
June 19, 2023
South Africa: KwaZulu-Natal Officials Illegally Occupy State Houses, Rack Up Water Bill - South African News Briefs - June 19, 2023
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June 15, 2023
South Africa: U.S.$27 Million Tender, But Parliamentary Facilities Are Neglected - South African News Briefs - June 15, 2023
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June 14, 2023
Africa: Selling Carbon Credits From Africa - Is it Indigenous People vs Carbon Offset Schemes?
An international non-governmental organisation which campaigns for the rights of indigenous peoples who use traditional methods of making their living is challenging the way in… Read more »
South Africa: Suspended Public Protector Alleges Extortion and Corruption - South African News Briefs - June 14, 2023
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June 12, 2023
Africa: COP28 Must Deliver for the Most Vulnerable
COP28 President-Delegate, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, met with heads of delegations and key negotiating groups including those from the Least Developed Countries (LDC) and Small Island… Read more »
June 09, 2023
South Africa: Cape Town Mother Gets 25 Years for Selling Naked Pics of Daughter - South African News Briefs - June 9, 2023
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June 07, 2023
Africa: Parties Renew Commitment for Ambitious Climate Action at COP28 Conference
Today in Brussels, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans, and High-Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell met with… Read more »
South Africa: Report Reveals Poor Water Quality, Raises Health Concerns - South African News Briefs - June 7, 2023
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June 06, 2023
West Africa: West African Nations Rally for Urgent and Sustainable Solutions to Fertiliser Shortages
In a move to combat the escalating food crisis exacerbated by the relentless impacts of climate change, seventeen nations in West Africa and the Sahel signed the "Lomé… Read more »
South Africa: Construction Mafia Allegedly Linked to Power Utility's Procurement Staff - South African News Briefs - June 6, 2023
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June 02, 2023
South Africa: Hammanskraal Water Quality 'Unsafe' Over High Bacteria Levels - Report
In a report, independent laboratory testing commissioned by WaterCAN, an initiative by the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse, has found that water from three out of four taps examined… Read more »
