The Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy received a briefing on the Just Energy Transition (JET) Investment Plan and Implementation Plan from the Presidency's Project Management Office and the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy. It was taken through the different investment portfolios within the plan, including details on the progress and financing secured to date. The plan outlined an investment of approximately R1.5 trillion over five years to support […]

 Teenagers and young adults in Malawi are using drones to map high-garbage areas across four major markets in Lilongwe, the country’s capital, to improve waste management and reduce the risk of disease, as part of a pioneering new programme by Save the Children.  The group of 16 young activists are using the drones to identify, from the sky, parts of the market where waste accumulates or where illegal dumping sites […]

 The alert from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Food Programme (WFP) follows a new dire assessment from UN-partnered food insecurity experts has shown the hunger crisis is affecting much of the vast central African nation. The embattled east is a particular concern, where the situation is deteriorating after decades of fighting involving around 100 armed groups – including the M23 militia – who vie for control of vast natural […]

 The number of children facing acute malnutrition in South Sudan is likely to rise by nearly 30% by mid-2025 as repeated climate shocks,  conflict, and the spillover impacts of war in Sudan add to a worsening hunger crisis, said Save the Children calling for international funds to scale up aid. New figures released by the Integrated Phase Classification (IPC), the internationally recognised famine early-warning system, IPC estimate that 2.1 million children aged under 5 […]

 Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Republic and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, met with a number of commanders of the Armed Forces, at the headquarters of the Strategic Command in the New Administrative Capital. The meeting was attended by Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and Minister of Defense and Military Production General Abdel Mageed Saqr, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Lieutenant General Ahmed Khalifa, […]

 In Mugwo Payam, Yei River County, this year’s heavy rainfall has washed away crops and spurred the growth of tall grasses on Winny's family farm, creating an extra hazard. As she prepares for the day ahead, Winny knows she must be cautious.  “The tall grass hides men who rob and rape women along the roads,” she explains.  Increased Gender-Based Violence  South Sudan, with a population of 11.7 million,[1] relies heavily on […]

 President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday, 22 November 2024 address the National Presidential MSME&Cooperatives Awards ceremony at Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand. This premier event is dedicated to recognising outstanding Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and Cooperatives and is hosted by the Department of Small Business Development (DSBD). The awards aim to spotlight and reward the achievements of South Africa’s top-performing MSMEs, Cooperatives, and ecosystem enablers who drive growth and […]

 In Nigeria, vulnerable populations, especially those in underserved communities, remain at high risk of infectious diseases, including Lassa fever—an acute viral hemorrhagic illness caused by the Lassa virus. Endemic in Nigeria, Lassa fever continues to affect thousands annually, with the dry season (December–April) being the peak transmission period. In 2024, the disease has been particularly severe, with 1,059 confirmed cases reported across 28 states, resulting in 175 deaths (16.6% case […]

 In a working group meeting on Monday, UNSMIL brought together Libyan institutions, civil society organizations from across the country, and international counterparts to discuss the challenges and opportunities in supporting disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) efforts in Libya. The session reaffirmed the commitment and role of UNSMIL and the international community in supporting Libya's peace process. The Mission currently focuses on fostering unity, facilitate dialogue, and bolster collaboration among all […]