The post 28 Conference of Parties (COP28) reflection session held in Malawi has recognized knowledge sharing, coordination and development and implementation of action plans as some of the measures that need to be embraced if the country is to succeed in fight against climate change and its impacts. The session was convened in Lilongwe barely […]
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Nairobi — Kenyan and international researchers are hoping to save the northern white rhino species from extinction by implanting eggs from an older female northern white rhino into a female surrogate rhino from another species. Samuel Mutisya, head of research and species at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in central Kenya, says his team used 29 […]
The wildfire that was sparked on the mountain slopes of Castle Rock, south of Simon’s Town hurtled towards Scarborough via Plateau Road on Thursday evening, fuelled by a raging southeaster. Just before 8pm, another inferno erupted along the Glencairn Expressway. As the Simon’s Town wildfire continued to rage towards Scarborough, the City of Cape Town’s […]
The Conference of the Parties, dubbed COP, is the supreme decision-making body of the United Nations Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). A coalition of women-led Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), has urged the Nigerian government to put in place an inclusive and effective mechanism for the swift implementation of the nation’s resolutions made at the just […]
Tunis/Tunisia — Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries Abdel Monêm Belâati urged that efforts should be focused on agricultural research programmes, and that solutions should be found to mitigate the impact of climate change on the productive sector while ensuring adaptation to the situation. At the opening Wednesday of the International Conference on Food […]
Government agencies, ministries and businesses in Seychelles will now include aspects of climate change in their planning and strategic policies, a top official said on Tuesday. The Minister for Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment, Flavien Joubert, told SNA that this follows Seychelles’ participation in the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28), held in Dubai from December […]
Nairobi — In a world grappling with the ever-increasing impacts of climate change, the role of journalism in shedding light on environmental challenges has never been more critical. One journalist, Kiin Fakat, is making a difference in Somalia, reporting on climate change issues despite the daunting challenges she faces. Kiin’s journey from a refugee camp […]
Impala Platinum Mine Protest Unresolved as Over 2,000 Remain Underground Over 2,000 Impala Platinum Mine workers remain underground in an ongoing protest sparked by a recent ownership change and concerns about employee benefits, reports TimesLIVE. While some have returned to the surface, the majority remain, fueled by demands for immediate pension payouts, tax-free bonuses, […]
Addis Ababa — Ethiopia said the fourth round of trilateral talks between Ethiopia, Egypt and the Sudan on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has failed as a result of Egypt “maintaining colonial era mentality” and “erecting roadblocks against efforts toward convergence”. “The negotiations on the guidelines and rules on the first filing and annual […]
Nairobi — Six more deaths have been reported in the country in three days leading to Tuesday raising death toll to 174, despite the stabilizing flood situation in the country. In a statement released by the National El-Nino Emergency and Disaster Response Command Centre on Tuesday, two fatalities involved a mother and her child caused […]
As thousands of holidaymakers are expected to descend on Durban shores for the festive season, eThekwini Municipality Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda has assured visitors and residents that the city’s beaches are safe for swimming. Kaunda gave his assurance as he officially reopened the iconic uMhlanga Rocks Whalebone Pier to much fanfare and public applause, just in […]
Addis Ababa, — The 4th round of trilateral negotiation on Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) among Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan has started today in Addis Ababa. The recent negotiations are being conducted following the joint statement by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia, and President Abdel Fatah el Sisi of Egypt, on 13 July 2023, […]
Ovaua Kuaima OKOMUNGONDO – Farmers in Okomungondo and surrounding villages in the Omaheke region have suffered significant losses, with more than 100 cattle succumbing to the severe drought between September and December. Communal farmers in the region are grappling with the harsh effects of the erratic rainy season, witnessing a substantial number of deaths among […]
DAR ES SALAAM: THE government has pledged to continue engaging different development partners in wildlife conservation to bring poaching to an end and attract more tourists in the country. Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Ms Angellah Kairuki expressed the commitment at the weekend during the launch of the Wildlife Policy Implementation Strategy and Tanzania […]
Namibia recently joined the rest of the world’s southern hemisphere for the Great Southern Bioblitz event, finishing the challenge in 10th place out of 138 projects from over 20 countries, and in the sixth position out of the 37 projects registered in southern Africa. The leading project was Overstrand, located in the Western Cape in […]
Just in time for COP28’s emphasis on the huge role of food systems in the climate crisis, a ‘strategy’ from South Africa’s environment ministry outlines a long-overdue plan to reduce food losses and waste, which contribute 10% of all global emissions. Critics applaud the plan’s collaborative spirit, but say it should impose tougher measures, with […]
At the 28th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), many highlighted the role of parliaments in the response to climate change, especially in ensuring inclusivity and responsiveness. It is often said that a car is as good as its engine. This also rings true for Parliament. A […]
Nairobi — A Non-Governmental Organization ( NGO) has partnered with some cooperative societies affiliated to Gusii Coffee farmers Cooperative Union ( GCFCU) to boost coffee production and farmers earnings. Rainforest Alliance Regional Director,- Kenya/ Tanzania, Marion Nduta said the NGO has launched Gusii Regenerative Agriculture landscape ( GURAL) coffee project to aid certifying the coffee […]