19 Penguins rescued in Hout Bay oil spill
An investigation conducted by authorities in Cape Town, is yet to determine the type of oil spilt between Hout Bay and Kommetjie, in Cape Town last week. Sea bird rescue…
Africa Energy Summit
With data centres set to account for 20% of global energy use by 2050, is East Africa on the precipice of a global gold rush as it showcases a wealth…
2 arrested for illegal mining
9 people were arrested in Nuttabooi informal settlement in Kleinzee, in the Northern Cape, on Saturday, 25 January 2025. Police said they acted on a tip-off from Crime Intelligence about…
SAWS systems hacked
The South African Weather Service’s (SAWS) Information and Communication Technology (ICT) systems was hacked by cyber criminals, on on Sunday evening, the 26th January 2025. SAWS said this is the…
SA hosts 7th Global Cities Forum
South Africa is hosting the 7th Global Forum of Cities for Circular Economy (GFCCE) workshop at the Protea Hotel Balalaika Sandton, today, the the 28th January 2025. The two-day workshop,…
Adorable stingray pups in uShaka
uShaka Marine World found six Thorntail stingray pups (3 male and 3 female) in the Open Ocean exhibit. Dr Francois Lampen, clinical veterinarian, at the facility, did underwater ultrasounds on…
Burst pipe in Jhb North left most of Jhb North without water
Johannesburg Water said its teams are busy with unplanned maintenance at 4th Road and M1, in Killarney. Teams are repairing a burst pipe which has left parts of Jhb North…
8 hour water shutdown in Cape Town
Residents of parts of Cape Town can expect about 8 hours without water, on Thursday, the 30th January 2025, from 9am until 5pm. This is due to planned maintenance in…
The world’s largest repatriation
This story was written by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime A global operation has successfully returned nearly 1000 vulnerable and endangered animals to Madagascar, in what has…
Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit begins today
The Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit begins today, on Monday, the January 27 to 28, 2025, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The Government of Tanzania is hosting the event alongside…