New Development Bank (NDB) says climate finance must be scaled up
New Development bank (NDB) said there is a need to scale up global climate funding. The bank provides about 10% of finance towards climate change. It aims to increase this…
Another lab confirms diphtheria, in the Western Cape
Another laboratory in the Western Cape, has confirmed a case of diphtheria, a toxigenic respiratory disease. This was confirmed by the Centre for Respiratory Diseases and Meningitis (CRDM), for the…
2 drowned in Blouberg storm on Sunday, more rain expected in the next few days
Martha Mphawana and Albert Maribeng, drowned, on Sunday, in floodwaters of the Makaepea village in Blouberg, Limpopo. The ANC in the Peter Mokaba area, confirmed the names of the deceased.…
2 arrested for pangolin smuggling in the Central Karoo
Two suspects were arrested by the police Flying Squad, on Monday this week, for smuggling a Pangolin in a box. The police (SAPS) were conducting routine checks at entry and…
City of Tshwane and CSIR explore ways of reducing electricity prices
The City of Tshwane and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) are exploring ways to lower electricity prices, through the use of a range of renewable energy sources.…
Study recommends unique solutions to movement of populations under disasters
A new study from researchers at Peking University reviewed nearly 1,000 studies on the movement of populations under disasters. These include climate change events, forced displacements and conflict challenges. Key…
Authorities assessing damage caused by Monday’s floods in Western Iran
Authorities are assessing the extent of the damage caused by heavy downpours, on Monday, in the Western parts of Iran, after several dry months. Disaster Relief teams from the Iranian…
632 fires in the Western Cape alone, in the last 7 days
The Swartland Municipality announced the reopening of the N7 on Tuesday afternoon, after a temporary closure, due to a veld fire, between Moorreesburg and Piketberg. The Greater Overberg Fire Protection…
Buffalo City says it is not behind the eviction of Bongweni residents
The Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality has distanced itself from evictions in the Bongweni area. In a statement, the Municipality said it is not involved in the operation, nor has it…
Ways to strengthen Municipalities discussed at length at COP30 in SA session
The second week of COP30 is well underway, as Ministers from around the world landed in Belém, Brazil, for high-level engagements. Closer to home, the Development Bank of Southern Africa…