STORY HIGHLIGHTS The Holhol Dam has been rehabilitated under the World Bank-supported Somalia Water for Rural Resilience Project (Barwaaqo) to support over 6,000 people and thousands of livestock. The upgraded dam now holds up to 70,000 cubic meters of water and serves surrounding villages such as Asha-ado, Abuqeys, and Sogsogley. The rehabilitation of five water…
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen at the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg. The European Union (EU) has pledged €7 billion (R139 billion) to accelerate renewable energy rollout across the African continent. The announcement, which was made at the G20 Leaders’ Summit at the weekend, is in line with the continent’s clean-power transition. European…
A COP30 roundtable in Belém, Brazil. PHOTO/UN. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] UN Secretary-General António Guterres has ramped up his call for a faster global transition from fossil fuels to clean energy, which he described as “the cheapest source of new electricity in nearly every country.” The latest appeal came on Friday during his address to…
Global Citizen has announced that its flagship Global Citizen NOW action summit will be held in South Africa for the first time on November 21, at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. The event, taking place on the eve of the G20 Leaders’ Summit, will convene world leaders, business executives, and activists to accelerate investment…
President Cyril Ramaphosa and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen meet in Brussels, Belgium, on 9 October. Yves Herman/Reuters The EU has pledged to invest €11.5-billion (R230-billion) in South Africa in clean energy, infrastructure and pharmaceutical projects, it said late on Thursday. A large chunk of the investment aims to accelerate South Africa’s shift…
SMME early payments: 13 days | Socio-economic transformation spend: R431m The company reported a net loss after tax of R246m, primarily due to provision for expected credit loss (ECL) driven by the economic challenges of its customers. Looking ahead Sentech will continue to focus on accelerating digital transformation, enhancing service delivery, expanding partnerships, and growing…
New York — Two-thirds of the developing world, or ninety-five out of 143 economies, are dependent on commodities for export value, making up 60 percent of their merchandise exports. For the least developed world, this number rises to 80 percent, leaving entire nation’s revenue vulnerable to price swings, fiscal shocks, and evolving trade compositions. Hidden…
United Nations — As a result of the worsening climate crisis, extreme weather patterns have disrupted nearly all aspects of human life around the world. With the impacts of fossil fuel reliance being more pronounced than ever before, the United Nations (UN) has implored governments and industries to begin adopting more sustainable, renewable energy sources….
Navin Singh Khadka Environment correspondent, BBC World Service Bloomberg via Getty Images India heavily relies on coal to meet its daily energy demands India has always taken a hard position on coal, arguing that it is crucial for its energy security and developmental needs. But energy experts and environment campaigners are increasingly saying it should…
United Nations — Global investments in energy exceeded USD 3 trillion in 2024, with at least USD 2 trillion being invested in clean energy technology and infrastructure. Infrastructure. Despite that progress, fossil fuel consumption continues to rise with little sign of slowing. China led in energy transitions investments, accounting for 48 percent, followed by the…
