Cagliari under water
Cagliari, the capital city of an Italian island of Sardinia, is some 32mm of water under, following heavy rains since Wednesday. Rains began in the northern part of the island,…
Carbon Markets Africa Summit (CMAS) kicks off next week
The Carbon Markets Africa Summit (CMAS)kicks off on the 21st of October in Johannesburg. Over 280 policymakers, investors and project developers from 40 countries, are expected to attend. Event organisers…
Afrobarometer survey found most people prefer democracy in Madagascar
This article was written by Afribarometer. An Afrobarometer survey conducted in 2024, found a majority of people in Malagasy (53%) prefer democracy over any other type of political system. But…
More fire equipment needed in the Eastern Cape, said MEC of Cogta
The Joe Gqabi and Chris Hani District Municipalities, were given veld fire equipment in a handover ceremony held in Bisho, on Wednesday. The kits were bought by the the Provincial…
Water Coalition details demands in formal letter to Joburg Mayor
A coalition of residents, civil society groups and community organisations, wrote a letter to Joburg Mayor, Dada Morero, demanding eight objectives be met. These include the ring-fencing of water funds,…
Judicial Commission’s interviews drawing to an end
Interviews of candidates for positions in various Superior Courts, which began on the 07th of October, end today, Wednesday, the 15 October 2025. The positions are in the Supreme Court…
Africa’s economic growth to hover around 4,2%
Africa’s economic growth remains resilient and is projected to stay at the same pace as last year’s 4.2%. This emerged at a meeting between African Ministers and the International Monetary…
Part of €12 billion to COEGA Green Ammonia Project
Part of the €12 billion invested in South Africa, by the European Commission, is allocated to the Coega Green Ammonia Project. Local production will meet increasing global and domestic demand…
Authorities plan to crack down on George’s highest water users, as levels of the main dam dip
The Garden Route Dam is at 61,88% full. Moreover, there was only 4mm of rain, recorded between 7 and 13 October. Authorities are clearly concerned, and have established a Water…
The world tipping over 1.5°C.
Global warming is expected to breach the 1.5°C. About 160 scientists from 87 institutions in 23 countries, say they are working with Brazil’s COP30 Presidency, to ensure that tipping points…