200 low-cost air quality sensors to be rolled out in Gauteng first
Air pollution is a thematic area in the South African G20 Presidency, as a result, a draft technical paper, was developed, to explore the impacts of air pollution and the…
25 oil and gas exploration and development opportunities presented at the AEW
There are currently 25 Farm-in opportunities in Africa, presented by the African Farmout Forum, at the African Energy Week (AEW), in Cape Town this week. These are plans for seismic…
Flooded highways in Ghana
Videos of flooded Mallam-Kasoa highway, in Ghana, are making rounds on social media. Roads connecting Accra and Kasoa, are flooded, as well as the Cape Coast and Takoradi. Influencer Princess…
60 killed in Philippines earthquake, & at least 5 aftershocks
At least 60 people were killed and 150 injured in an earthquake in the Philippines, on Tuesday, close to Cebu. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said it was measured…
SA Auto Week in full swing in Gqeberha
SA Auto Week is in full swing at the Nelson Mandela Bay’s Coega Vulindlela Accommodation and Conference Centre. The conference coincides with the Automotive Business Council (Naamsa), 90th anniversary. Speaking…
Discovery Green partners Red Rocket to build SA’s second largest solar farm
Discovery Green, the renewable energy business of Discovery Limited, has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with independent power producer, Red Rocket. The two will build the country’s second…
Have your say in an Inquiry to assess impact of electricity tariffs
A market inquiry initiated by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA), promises to assess the impact of tariff increase(s). Nomfundo Maseti, NERSA’s Full-Time Regulator Member responsible for Electricity…
MACUA wants inclusion in Inquiry on artisanal miners
The Mining Affected Communities United in Action (MACUA) wants inclusion in the National Inquiry into artisanal mining’s Stilfontein crisis, and Operation Vala Umgodi. The inquiry was initiated by the Human…
Conservationist Dr Jane Goodall, dies at 91
Dr Jane Goodall, environmental advocate and the UN Messenger of Peace and Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, passed away, on Wednesday morning. Goodall died at 91, from natural causes.…
NICD report confirms Tshwane has the most measles cases, but disease spreading quickly across SA
Measles cases have increased by 81 cases across the country. A situation report by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases of South Africa (NICD) confirmed, in the week ending, the…