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Namibia: Ohangwena Community Urged to Stay Away From Cucashops

Mon, 2024-12-23 17:49
[Namibian] As the rainy season begins, the communities of the Ohangwena region have been urged to take advantage and maximise on cultivating the fields.

Uganda: Heavy Rainfall Leaves Mubende-Kasanda Route Impassable, Authorities Respond

Mon, 2024-12-23 17:47
[Nile Post] Heavy rainfall has wreaked havoc on the Mubende-Kasanda route at Kalongo, rendering it impassable and causing significant disruptions for travelers.

Africa: 2024 Is the Hottest Year Ever Recorded

Mon, 2024-12-23 13:35
[IPS] United Nations -- The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warns that 2024 is on track to be the hottest year in recorded history, surpassing 2023. This can be attributed to heightened reliance on fossil fuels and the reluctance of industries worldwide to pivot to green energy practices. The rapid acceleration of global temperatures has alarmed scientists, with many expressing concern over the environmental, economic, and social implications of the worsening climate crisis.

Zimbabwe: Chido Brings Varied Rains, Zim Escapes Worst

Mon, 2024-12-23 10:08
[The Herald] Tropical Depression Chido brought extra rain across Zimbabwe yesterday in combination with a mid-level cloud band from Botswana, with some areas receiving heavy downpours of over 60mm while others saw less than 15mm.

Mozambique: Mozambique Begins Building Shelter for Victims of Cyclone Chido

Mon, 2024-12-23 10:07
[VOA] Maputo, Mozambique -- Mozambique began constructing homes for victims of Cyclone Chido this week after the storm swept through three of the country's northern regions Sunday, killing at least 70 people and injuring 600 others as it left behind a trail of destruction.

South Africa: Motorcyclist, Motorist Die in Centurion Floods - Region Braces for More Storms

Mon, 2024-12-23 09:35
[Daily Maverick] Floods hit Tshwane on Friday night and claimed the lives of a motorist and motorcyclist in Centurion, Tshwane.

Mozambique: Cyclone Chido - Death Toll Rises to 73 in Mozambique

Fri, 2024-12-20 14:29
[New Times] The death toll from Cyclone Chido in Mozambique has climbed to 73, with 543 individuals reported injured, the country's disaster relief agency announced on Thursday, December 19, Xinhua reports.

Nigeria: Nwri Partners Plymouth Varsity to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture

Thu, 2024-12-19 19:44
[This Day] The National Water Resources Institute (NWRI) and the University of Plymouth in the UK have announced a new partnership to advance research on Climate-smart Agriculture (CSA) in Nigeria and Ghana.

Seychelles: Seychelles Sends Condolences After Cyclone Chido and Vanuatu Earthquake

Thu, 2024-12-19 13:21
[Seychelles News Agency] The Seychelles' government has expressed condolences and solidarity with nations affected by Cyclone Chido and the recent earthquake in Vanuatu, emphasising international unity in the face of these devastating natural disasters.

Africa: Transformative Change Will Save a Planet in Peril - IPBES

Thu, 2024-12-19 13:20
[IPS] Windhoek -- Nature is at a tipping point. With human activity having pushed up to 1 million plant and animal species close to extinction, securing sustainable development and halting global biodiversity collapse is no longer just an option but a requisite for human wellbeing.

Mozambique: UN Responds to Cyclone in Mozambique, Earthquake in Vanuatu

Thu, 2024-12-19 10:42
[UN News] Humanitarians continue to assess the impact of Tropical Cyclone Chido in Mozambique and to support affected families, the UN reported on Wednesday.

Africa: Planet in Peril - IPBES Report Reveals Options to Achieve Urgently Needed Transformative Change to Halt Biodiversity Collapse

Thu, 2024-12-19 09:26
[Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services] Windhoek, Namibia -- Deep, fundamental shifts in how people view and interact with the natural world are urgently needed to halt and reverse biodiversity loss and safeguard life on Earth, warns a landmark new report by the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services ( IPBES ).

South Africa: South African Weather Service Warns of Heavy Rain

Thu, 2024-12-19 09:15
[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of heavy rain that is likely to elevate the risk of flooding over the next few days.

Zimbabwe: Beitbridge Disaster Response Team Ready to Deal With Flash Floods As Rains Begin

Thu, 2024-12-19 09:07
[The Herald] The Civil Protection Committee in Beitbridge says it has activated its Disaster Rapid Response (DRR) teams to be on high alert following the rains that started pounding the district today (Wednesday).

Zimbabwe: World Soil Day Commemorated Amidst Calls to Conserve Soil

Thu, 2024-12-19 09:07
[The Herald] The Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development recently led commemorations to mark World Soil Day in Harare as stakeholders called for soil conservation to promote food security.

Nigeria: 'God Almighty Has Been Faithful', Tinubu's Ex-Media Aide Ajuri Ngelale Marks 38th Birthday

Thu, 2024-12-19 08:57
[Leadership] Ajuri Ngelale, former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, clocked 38 years of age, saying God has been faithful to him in the past years.

Morocco: Cyclone Chido - HM the King Sends Condolence Message to French President

Thu, 2024-12-19 08:49
[MAP] Rabat -- His Majesty King Mohammed VI sent a message of condolences to French President Emmanuel Macron following the passage of cyclone Chido over the Mayotte archipelago.

Namibia: Namibian Farmers Suffer N$315 Million Losses From Devastating Drought

Thu, 2024-12-19 08:40
[Namibian] Namibian farmers have incurred financial loses of up to N$315 million in the last year due to drought.

Angola: Rain Kills 37 People in Huambo

Thu, 2024-12-19 08:02
[ANGOP] Huambo -- At least 37 people have died and 31 injured in Huambo province since September, victims of lightning, house collapses and falling trees, local fire department spokesman Sub-Inspector Alberto Satota said Wednesday.

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