60 families affected by recent storm in Nkomazi
A total of 60 households in Nkomazi in Mpumalanga, were left without shelter following heavy rains accompanied by winds over the weekend. The Nkomazi Local Municipality, said a number of…
People prone to floods rises 10 times
The proportion of people vulnerable to flooding, has increased10 times more than previously thought, according to information collected by satellite data, the The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction…
Wind power underway in the Eastern Cape
Enel Green Power South Africa (“EGP South Africa”) has begun construction of three new wind farms in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province. The wind farms – Impofu East, Impofu West,…
Interim Forest Stewardship Standard for Botswana
The forestry sector in Botswana employs around 3,000 people, with 80% of timber industry wood used as fuel. The Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC), an organization that promotes responsible management of…
Disruptive weather expected in KZN
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a level 6 warning for North Eastern parts of Kwa-Zulu Natal, for today. A level 6 warning is orange in colour, because…
Back to basics if carbon markets are to take off.
“We need to start investing in projects that protect grasslands if we want to see progress with carbon credits” these are the words of Dr Claire Davis-Reddy, from the International…
Webinar: Carbon markets
Speakers at today’s webinar on carbon markets are Dr Claire David-Reddy, a consultant in data analysis and climate change. She has spearheaded ground-breaking projects like the SA Risk & Vulnerability…
How will mines be closed?
South Africa has 230 operating mines, according to the Water Research Commission (WRC).These include coal, platinum and chrome mines, among others. Over 6 million people live in urban and rural…
“Yes we can” eWASA on recycling polystyrene
Article written by eWASA, Durban: In the realm of waste management, certain materials have long been considered challenging to recycle. Polystyrene, in particular, has garnered a reputation for being difficult…
Tropical low system in Mozambique
A tropical low system currently in Mozambique, has brought heavy rains in the Southern coastal areas of that country, especially on the South of Beira. South African Weather Services, the…