Over a third of the world’s natural disaster losses in the first half of 2024 came from Asia Pacific (APAC) and Africa, ...

These are only a few of the natural disasters currently clobbering the continent. The reasons for Africa's propensity to suffering natural hazards are complex but include the reduced capacity of ...

The project will involve the creation of a drone training center within Mozambique, where 30 professionals will be trained, ...

PBS’s ‘Nature’ presentation is a fascinating look at the wildlife of drought-stricken Tanzania.

Policymakers, researchers, the private sector and other stakeholders are meeting in Zambia's capital, Lusaka, over the next ...

Urban economist Astrid Haas reviews a new report by the non-governmental organisation Action Aid on climate debt. She ...

Velenkosini Hlabisa, has announced a significant financial commitment of R1.44 billion from the R11 billion requested to ...

As climate disasters intensify the global insurance market braces for soaring premiums. For Africa, where insurance penetration remains low and preparedness for large-scale losses is weak, the ripple ...

This extreme weather event is yet to be categorised as either a tornado or a “landspout” by the SA Weather Service and, while South Africa isn’t historically known as a tornado hotspot, it would be ...

wants the rich countries responsible for global warming to fully pay for the catastrophic loss of homes and damage to livelihoods by climate change disasters in Africa. AI said the countries must ...