8 the number for new beginnings
Some parts of the drought-stricken Eastern Cape, are celebrating the effects of recent rains on dam levels. The Gamtoos Irrigation Board celebrated the full Kouga dam, now at over 90%.…
How farmers were affected by adverse weather
“Weather patterns are not going anywhere, but our focus, is on strengthening contingency plans for food security” these are the words of Thashni Manjoo, Farm Manager at Roadway Farms in…
Less loadshedding for Summer : Eskom
Eskom summer plans are to keep loadshedding below stage 4, Calib Cassim, Acting Group CEO, said.“… Although we still had to implement Stage 6 for 39 days out of a…
Water quality in Msunduzi River
Triple-P and the Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority ( TCTA), took water samples from the uMsunduzi River on heritage day. This action was part of a clean up initiative. Results show Ecoli…
ClimSA
The 27th Southern Africa Regional Climate Outlook Forum (SARCOF-27) kicked off yesterday morning in Mauritius, titled “the Future of Climate and Water Across Generations of the SADC Region.” The significance…
Rainfall now, might lessen in Summer
“We are in a weak to moderate El Niño temperature already, but there is 99% confidence there will be lower rainfall this Summer and even drier conditions” says Dr Johan…
El Niño: Coming or already here?
Earthnews365 in partnership with the Landbank, are hosting a business breakfast online to raise awareness about the El Niño. Karabo Mabuza from the Landbank, is expected to set the scene…
Partnership to strengthen African banks and financial markets
The Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ), a coalition of financial institutions, and the African Development Bank, have announced a new partnership to accelerate Africa’s just transition to net…
Rains came, wind blew
On Sunday, a resident from Gansbaai in the Western Cape took to social media, and wrote about the amount of rainfall received in the small town. “We have already had…
Orange level 9 warning: Western Cape
The Western Cape Disaster Management Center was activated on the 22nd September 2023. Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Anton Bredell, said in a statement, all emergency, essential and safety…