Mega El Niño to hit Europe and the Americas
A recent forecast by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), shows the possibility of a mega El Niño, in 2026 into 2027. Researchers at the ECMWF see a…
City Power launches an EV charging complex in Booysens
The City of Johannesburg, through City Power, launched the first phase of an Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Complex in Booysens, last week. This transition is expected to significantly lower fuel…
Green Fund channels USD 441 million to 7 African projects
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board has decided to open regional offices in Latin America and the Caribbean, located in Panama City, Panama; Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Middle…
SA Investment Conference aims to raise R2 trillion
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to chair South Africa’s 6th Investment Conference on Tuesday, 31 March 2026, at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, Gauteng. Ramaphosa has chaired five Investment…
24% of migratory bird species face extinction
A new interim State of the World’s Migratory Species report (2026) indicates a sharp decline in migratory birds (CMS-listed populations) from 44 to 49 per cent. About 24% of species…
Partnerships dominate talks at Ocean Innovation Africa in eThekwini
About 593 delegates from 59 countries, are in eThekwini for the Ocean Innovation Africa. The Summit is held at the INkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre for the next three…
2025 among top three hottest years in the last decade
A World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) state of the climate report confirmed that 2015-2025 are the hottest 11-years on record. The year 2025 was the second or third hottest year on…
R36 to Kgapane, among damaged roads by floods in Limpopo
Motorists are advised to avoid the access road leading to Kgapane from R36 Mooketsi, because it has completely collapsed. The Municipality said it would close off the Kgapane area from…
66 killed in Kenya floods
About 66 people were killed by floods in Kenya, over the weekend. Heavy rainfall began on the 6 March, severely hampering the capital, Nairobi. According to information provided by the…
Sasol’s destoning plant reduces ash from gasification process
Sasol launched a new destoning plant, to remove high density stone from coal. The plant which has been operating since December 2025, was developed through the conversion of the Twistdraai…