City of Tshwane on carbon emissions
The City of Tshwane marked its 10th year as a member of C40 on Wednesday.This is a group of cities that work together to address climate change. Nasiphi Moya, Executive…
Was there a tornado in Ermelo, Mpumalanga?
Strong wind and what residents are calling a “tornado” in Ermelo, left parts of the area damaged, on Wednesday afternoon. There are uprooted trees, damaged roofs, torn carports, downed power…
12 juvenile loggerhead turtles released into iSimangaliso Wetland Park
The Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s Turtle Conservation Centre, has released 12 of the 605 loggerhead turtle hatchlings that were stranded on Western Cape beaches in April this year. Talitha Noble-Trull,…
Beekepers equipped with gear
The Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (GDARDE) in partnership with the South African Bee Industry Organisation (SABIO), handed over Beekeeping Equipment and engaged the HoneyBee Sector on Friday.…
Sibanye reports higher operating profit
Sibanye Stillwater Limited, reported an operating profit of 9% higher year in year.In a statement on Tuesday, Sibanye said its profits before interest are R3, 3 billion, 9 per center…
Volcano claims 9 in Eastern Indonesia
Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted on Flores Island, killing about 9 people, on Tuesday, the 05th November 2024. The eruption reached up to 2,000 meters (6,500 feet) into the…
Mozambique to build its first ever 120MW wind farm
The African Development Bank has approved a loan of $54 million for a 120 MW onshore wind farm (Namaacha) in Mozambique. The Bank’s loan, is made up of a $12…
Gauteng not in a drought…
In her speech detailing activities of the Department in 100 days in office, Pemmy Majodina, Minister of Water and Sanitation, said there is no drought in Gauteng. She said “the…
Urgent Call for Robust Climate Information
Article was written by Muhammed Sayed, Climate Finance Specialist – Development Bank of Southern Africa. The spectre of climate change looms large over Southern Africa, casting a long shadow on…
Infrastructure affected by floods in the Nelson Mandela Bay
Heavy rain in the Nelson Mandela Bay on Monday, 4 November 2024, has led to power outages, road closures and blocked stormwater drains in the Metro. Babalwa Lobishe, the Nelson…