The reconstruction of houses damaged on December 7 in an explosion at the Providence Industrial Estate and those damaged by landslides after heavy rainfall on the same day will amount to SCR100 million ($7.5 million) to SCR200 million ($15 million), Seychelles President Wavel Ramkalawan said on Thursday. Ramkalwan made the statement in a live press […]
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By Freeman Ya Ngulu. Health education based on life skills plays a pivotal role in the lives of young people by providing them with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to make informed decisions about their health, including their sexual and reproductive health. Hence by 22 December 2023, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural […]
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Tanzania: Woman Drowns in Floods
GEITA: A woman identified as Lembe Makenze (27) a resident of Msalala village in Nyang’hwale District, Geita Region drowned in floodwaters on Monday when she attempted to cross a bridge by a motorcycle. The Nyang’hwale District Commissioner, Ms Grace Kingalame said that the woman was swept away in the area which is the border of […]
ZANZIBAR: IN efforts to keep Zanzibar City and other parts of the Islands clean, China has donated funds to the Ministry of State- Office of the President (Regional Administration, Local government, and Special Department) to purchase some equipment for sanitation services. The China Consul General in Zanzibar Mr Zhang Zhisheng handed over a check worth […]
Nairobi — The National El-Nino Emergency and Disaster Response Command Centre says floodwaters are gradually receding in Lamu, Tana River, and Garissa Counties, with no new cases reported in the displacement of people. The Command Centre said that the situation is being closely monitored in five other counties: Taita Taveta, Narok, Migori, Homabay, and Siaya, […]
We are all part of a self-perpetuating cycle of consumption and profit, driven by those with wealth and unquestioningly endorsed by people who have not considered their role in shaping the calamity facing our planet. In economic theory, the Growth Imperative refers to the necessity of growth for economic and social stability. Convinced of this […]
After running a day behind schedule, COP28 has finally concluded. On Wednesday, delegates adopted a final text that — for the first time — mentioned a transition away from fossil fuel. The global climate talks COP28 concluded on Wednesday morning to applause as delegates finally formally adopted a text, after the negotiations ran a day […]
Cape Town — Minister in The Presidency responsible for Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa announced that South Africa will soon begin the procurement process for some 2,500MW of nuclear energy. Ramokgopa said that national power utility Eskom’s current power station fleet is ageing – meaning that South Africa will have to generate additional sources of energy. The announcement […]
In an effort to provide as much capacity building for professionals who work with marine protected areas (MPAs), the Seychelles Parks and Garden Authority (SPGA) is working with several organisations to provide further training with the participation of islands in the Indian Ocean region. The training, which arised from a collaboration between the SPGA, Réserves […]
HANANG, MANYARA: MORE aid continued to pour in for survivors of mudflows disaster that had hit Hanang District in Manyara Region, reaching over 2.2bn/- mobilised through the National Relief Fund account and contributions from public entities. A statement issued yesterday by the Chief Government Spokesperson, Mr Mobhare Matinyi noted that as of yesterday at 3pm […]
Kisii — Kisii County’s Governor Simba Arati has announced a comprehensive plan to increase water supply to residents while promoting environmental conservation efforts. The initiative involves expanding water connections, reviving stalled water projects, establishing new water schemes, and protecting springs. Speaking during the Jamuhuri celebrations at Mosoncho playgrounds, Governor Arati highlighted the impact of climate […]
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has called for synergy among African countries to proactively combat the negative impact of climate change. The Director General (DG) of NiMet, Professor Mansur Bako Matazu, spoke at the opening ceremony of a two-week capacity building workshop on Early Warning System organised by NiMet and the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) […]
The Disaster Risk Management Division (DRMD) in Seychelles is remaining on alert in case of further disasters while work at the Providence Industrial Estate after the December 7 explosion has moved to the recovery phase. The statement was made by the chief risk management officer, Daniel Cetoupe, in a press conference on Tuesday afternoon in […]
After heavy rains in Durban, recent tests by the eThekwini Municipality and its partners, Adopt-a-River and Talbot, revealed alarming E. coli levels almost 10 times higher than the safety limit at six beaches along the coastline, reports IOL. These levels exceeded safety thresholds, prompting the closure of beaches from Ushaka in the south to Country Club […]
A case of cholera has been confirmed in the Nelson Mandela Bay metro and while the municipality insisted that the drinking water is safe, it said on Monday that the affected woman had been exposed to sewage from a large sewage spill in her yard. A Nelson Mandela Bay woman who was kept in isolation […]
As conflicts, climate emergencies and collapsing economies continue to wreak havoc on communities worldwide, the UN on Monday issued an appeal for $46.4 billion for 2024 to help 181 million people facing catastrophic hunger, mass displacement and diseases worldwide. Launching the Global Humanitarian Overview, Martin Griffiths, UN Emergency Relief Coordinator, praised the heroic efforts of […]
Protests coincide with COP28 summit underway in Dubai South Africans joined the Global Day of Action for climate justice on Saturday 9 December, with gatherings in Cape Town, Durban, Knysna, and Saldanha Bay, among others. About 100 people picketed at Muizenberg beach with placards that read ”No ocean, no life” and ”We say no to […]
An official award ceremony was organised, on 08 December 2023 at the Cote d’Or National Sports Complex, to remit certificates to representatives of 69 schools which participated in the National Eco-schools programme 2023. 49 schools received the internationally recognised Green Flag Award, 15 received the silver award and five were presented with the bronze award. […]