Mystical beliefs fuel Senegal’s illegal big cat trade and threaten lion’s survival in West Africa
Gris-gris are rooted in traditional African faiths that believe vital powers in animals and nature may be unlocked — to harm, ...
South Africa has failed to deliver access to enough water for millions – a new approach is needed
In South Africa, a household gets 6,000 litres of free water a month. For a family of eight, this falls below the global ...
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Water crisis: Minister’s attempts to pass the buck rejected – BOSA
Build One South Africa (BOSA) takes note of today’s press briefing by the Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina, in which an attempt was made to pass the blame for South Africa’s water ...
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10 Safari Animals You Shouldn’t Miss: A Guide to Africa’s Best
Cheetahs are often seen on safaris in Kenya, Tanzania, Namibia, and South Africa. Cheetahs are most active during the day, particularly in the early morning and late afternoon. Unlike lions, cheetahs ...
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South Africa Interest Rate
In South Africa, the interest rates decisions are taken by the South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). The official interest rate is the repo rate. This is the rate at ...
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Around 5,000 Tonbridge and Sevenoaks homes left without water or low pressure after power cut at South East Water site
Picture: South East Water South East Water revealed some customers are still without water after a power cut shut its treatment works site on Sunday. A spokesman said: “Our treatment works are ...
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Four more South African soldiers killed in Congo, defence department says
JOHANNESBURG, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Four more South African soldiers have been killed in fighting with M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the government said, taking the number of South ...
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Heads of State Commit to Concrete Plans to Transform Africa’s Energy Sector, with Strong Backing from Global Partners
DAR ES SALAAM, January 28, 2025 — Thirty African Heads of State and governments today committed to concrete reforms and actions to expand access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity to ...
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eThekwini residents frustrated over 30-day water leak
While the Northern areas of eThekwini are grappling with intermittent piped water supply, a main pipeline has been leaking into the Umgeni River for close to 30 days. A Clare Estate resident, who ...
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Mission 300 is Powering Africa
Government-led plans to expand energy access with ambitious targets. Access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy is critical for powering Africa, transforming economies, and reaching people ...
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Davos 2025: Here’s what was top of the agenda for leaders from Africa
For example, when it comes to health, South Africa’s Minister of Health Pakishe Aaron Motsoaledi spoke of the “existing gross inequalities in the health status of people between developed and ...