Africa: Investment in Irrigation Systems Is Vital in Preparing for the Next Climate Shock

Africa: Investment in Irrigation Systems Is Vital in Preparing for the Next Climate Shock

Kigali — When the African continent experiences erratic rains, crops fail, leaving millions of people facing hunger. Approximately 95% of Africa’s arable land depends heavily on rainfall, which is vulnerable to climate shocks such as drought. El Niño-induced drought expected to hit some parts of Africa, particularly southern Africa, is going to worsen the situation….

Read More
Top ICT tenders: SITA sees activity surge

Top ICT tenders: SITA sees activity surge

SAPS, via SITA, seeks a service provider to supply, deliver, support and maintain body-worn and vehicle dashboard cameras. (Image source: iStock) It’s another busy week on National Treasury’s eTenders Portal, with around 800 new requests placed on the platform over the past week. The ICT industry fares well with municipalities, in particular, offering a range…

Read More
Africa: Investment in Irrigation Systems Is Vital in Preparing for the Next Climate Shock

Africa: CSOs Want AU Women’s Convention Put On Hold

MAMBA POINT — A coalition of civil society and women’s rights organizations has called on the House of Representatives to suspend action toward ratifying the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (AU CEVAWG), citing what it describes as significant gaps in the instrument’s current form. The coalition says that while it…

Read More