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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Climate Change

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South Africa

South Africa will be president of the G20 in 2025: two much-needed reforms it should drive

      By Danny Bradlow, University of Pretoria     South Africa will play an important international role in 2025 as president of the G20. The G20 is a group of 19 countries as well as the African Union and the European Union. Between them they represent 85% of global economy, 75% of world trade and 67% of global population. The G20 defines itself as the premier multilateral forum […]

todayMay 15, 2024 21

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Africa

Kenyan schools reopen after devastating floods

Schools in Kenya have reopened after flooding in the country killed more than 250 people. Kenya and other parts of East Africa have been battered by torrential rains, claiming lives and destroying property. Human Rights Watch says that Kenyan authorities have not responded adequately to flash floods resulting from heavy rains. The floods have left at least over 200, 000 people displaced, destroyed infrastructure, and livelihoods across the country; and […]

todayMay 14, 2024 36

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Namibia

Namfisa to host 2024 Sub-Saharan insurance regulators

Namibia will host insurance regulators from across Africa for the 2024 International Association of Insurance Supervisors Sub-Saharan Regional Seminar, to be held in Windhoek from 27 to 31 May 2024. With the overarching goal of advancing sustainability, inclusivity, and resilience in the insurance industry, the seminar will focus on capacity building and will also delve into various gaps that hinder the progress and sustainability of the insurance industry. These include […]

todayMay 14, 2024 37

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Africa

African health experts warn of climate change & rising vector-borne diseases

Climate change has become a pressing public health crisis around the world, as disease patterns worsen and emerge in regions where they did not exist before. Health experts are particularly concerned about the role of climate change in the rise of vector-borne diseases in Africa’s low- and middle-income countries. Rising temperatures can expand and extend the life cycle of disease-carrying vectors such as mosquitoes, ticks and parasites. Health experts discussed […]

todayMay 14, 2024 31

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Namibia

Walvis Bay joins youth climate action fund

Walvis Bay will join 38 other local authorities in partnering with the US-based Johns Hopkins University's new Youth Climate Action Fund. The city will receive close to N$1 million to support youth-led climate action initiatives. Mayor Trevino Forbes says the funding will advance community goals, such as meeting de-carbonisation commitments and reducing consumption-based emissions.

todayMay 13, 2024 87

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Health / Medical

Namibia targets climate impact on maternal health for International Midwives Day

Namibia will mark International Midwives Day on Saturday, 11 May 2024. This year's theme aligns with the core objectives of COP28 and focuses on strategies to improve the health and status of women. Annaloice Penduka, a Board member and Treasurer of the Independent Midwives Association of Namibia, as well as an Advanced Midwife and Lecturer at IUM, says that Namibia's emphasis will be on the effects of climate change on […]

todayMay 7, 2024 60

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Local

Indonesia urges Global cooperation to address water issues at the 10th World Water Forum

    The Government of Indonesia is filled with optimism in preparing for and welcoming delegates of the 10th World Water Forum. This meeting is a golden opportunity for Indonesia to push for achieving concrete solutions to overcome water problems. Advisor to the Minister of Public Works and Housing for Technology, Industry, and Environment and First Vice Chair of the National Secretariat Committee for the 10th World Water Forum, Endra […]

todayMay 3, 2024 8

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Africa

Climate change could cost Africa billions by 2030

Africa currently loses between $7 billion and $15 billion a year because of climate change. If that trend continues, African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina tells the Zero podcast, that number could reach $50 billion by 2030. That’s why Adesina is focusing the bank’s efforts on financing climate adaptation, which he describes as the “forgotten cousin” of climate mitigation.

todayMay 2, 2024 41

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