Oil spill at Betty’s Bay beach
Beach goers are asked to be on the lookout for any stranded or oiled African penguins along Silversand Beach, part of Betty’s Bay. This after concerned residents alerted the Overstrand…
Level 4 warning against disruptive rain in KZN
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned against disruptive rains, at Level 4 on Wednesday. Affected areas are eThekwini (Durban), Abaqulusi, Alfred Duma (Ladysmith), Big Five Hlabisa, Hluhluwe, Dannhauser,…
Vlakfontein road upgraded to protect against flooding
About 700 meters of pipes and a subsoil drainage system, was installed to protect homes in Vlakfontein, near Lenasia, from flooding. The City of Johannesburg said in a statement, the…
Afreximbank signed deal with the Association of Automotive Manufacturers to deliver up to 5 million vehicles per year by 2035
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) renewed its memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM), to promote Intra-African trade and investment in the continent’s automotive sector.…
Cassava partners Accenture to design Al Cloud relevant to Africa
Cassava Technologies (Cassava), a global technology leader of African heritage, has partnered with Accenture (NYSE: ACN) to design AI cloud capability for the African market. The two will integrate the…
Green Sea Turtles rescued near uMzimkhulu River
A large sea turtle was spotted in a closed off part of the uMzimkhulu River, by construction workers, over the weekend. They were working on the uMzimkhulu bridge. The KZN…
City cautions residents of Soshanguve to use water wisely
The City of Tshwane announced a 24-hour shutdown of water supply to Soshanguve. This follows a few interventions, the City said it implemented, over the weekend, including restricting the inflow…
George Muni launched an aggressive alien clearing initiative, to secure water
The George Municipality launched an alien clearing initiative in the Katrivier catchment area, in a bid to improve water flow into one of the region’s sources. Jackie von Brandis, the…
Tanzania’s economic growth rate, now third in SADC
Tanzania’s economy grew by 5.5 % in 2024. This is the second highest growth rate in the SADC bloc, outpacing the regional average of 3.0 percent. The fastest growing economy…
Conservationists celebrate small wins in fight against rhino poaching, but numbers still worrisome
Nature organisations and reserves, are celebrating a decline of rhino poaching by more than 15% in South Africa, which has pushed the African continent’s figures, to a low of 7%.…