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Innovative method of curbing global warming introduced

African leaders have announced the launch of an innovative method of curbing the effects of global warming and climate change in Africa. Termed ‘The African Risk Capacity’ the mechanism is expected to issue climate change catastrophe bonds in 2016....

Massive climate change march in New York

The day of climate change marches also saw the largest-ever protest on the issue in New York. The organisers estimated that over 300-thousand people took part. Source: SABC digital news Source URL:...

More water shortages for Johannesburg residents

Johannesburg residents should brace themselves for more water shortages this week. That’s the warning from the municipalities affected by water shortages. Several areas in and around the city have been without water supply for close to a week...

Going green in Africa

The green movement is fast becoming global. It’s no longer a priority for the developed world only, but for newly industrialising and emerging economies too. eNCA takes a look at what green projects mean for Africa. Source: eNCAnews Source...

Over 2000 march for better sanitation

Rights group Equal Education is demanding better sanitation at Gauteng schools. Pupils from various affected schools many of them in Ekurhuleni marched to the provincial education office on Saturday to complain. Source: eNCAnews Source URL:...

2014 SEED Awards held in Nairobi

Six South African Start-up businesses have been recognised during this year’s SEED Awards ceremony held in Nairobi, Kenya. The Awards identify and support innovative Social and environmentally friendly start-up enterprises in developing and...

Nigeria announces N485 trillion infrastructure plan

Nigeria has announced N485 trillion a (R32.6 trillion) National Integrated Master Plan. Phase one, at a cost of N166 billion (R11 billion), will focus on building major infrastructure such as transport, oil and gas, housing, water, and information...