Prince William meets environmentalists and plays rugby in South Africa

Prince William has opened a visit to South Africa by offering words of encouragement to a group of young environmentalists before joining a rugby practice at a local school. The Prince of Wales will have four days of engagements in Cape Town and...

Prince William Focuses on Climate During South Africa Earthshot Visit

Britain's Prince William began a four-day visit to South Africa on Monday, focusing on climate change and conservation initiatives. The trip includes meetings with young environmentalists and fishermen, and the highlight of his journey will be the...

Open call for expressions of interest: Technical assistance to develop climate change adaptation investment plans

The National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Global Network has launched an open call for countries to submit expressions of interest (EOIs) in receiving technical assistance to develop climate change adaptation investment plans. With funding from the...

News24 | Tuesday's weather: Disruptive snow, rain and thunderstorms in some parts, fine and warm elsewhere

It will be fine and cool to warm for some parts of SA, but disruptive rain in some parts in the Eastern Cape. (Peeradon Warithkorasuth/Getty Images) Disruptive snow, rain and thunderstorms are expected in parts of the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal...

Conflict and Climate Push 22 Nations to Brink of Famine, UN Warns

UN report warns that conflict, climate change, and economic stress are driving severe hunger and famine conditions in 22 countries and territories, with no likelihood of improvement in the coming months. The situation is most severe in the Gaza...

Meghan Markle leaves Prince Harry completely on his own

Following Prince Harry’s charity row with Sentebale, where he was accused of creating a toxic work environment, among other accusations as spokesperson has clarified his stance on containing humanitarian work in southern Africa, as well as his...

Food Insecurity to Rise Across 22 Countries Amid Conflict and Climate Crisis, UN Report Finds

Representational Image of Global Food Insecurity (photo Source: Canva) A new United Nations report warns that acute food insecurity is expected to worsen in 22 countries and territories, mainly due to increasing conflicts, climate instability, and...

UN warns of famine threat in global 'hunger hotspots' due to conflict and climate crises

A new report by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) warns that hundreds of thousands are at risk of famine due to intensifying conflicts, economic instability, and extreme weather events. Released on...

New UN report warns of conflict-induced famine and catastrophic hunger in 5 major hotspots alongside the looming La Niña climate threat in others

Acute food insecurity is set to increase in both magnitude and severity across 22 countries and territories, according to a new United Nations report. The report warns that the spread of conflict, particularly in the Middle East – coupled with...

UN report warns of famine, aggravated by conflicts and climate shocks

ROME — Severe food crises threaten hundreds of thousands of people in vulnerable areas, including the Palestinian territories, Sudan, South Sudan, Haiti, and Mali, where populations face or near famine, says a report by the United Nations' food...

UN report wars of famine, aggravated by conflicts and climate shocks

ROME (AP) — Severe food crises threaten hundreds of thousands of people in vulnerable areas, including the Palestinian territories, Sudan,… ROME (AP) — Severe food crises threaten hundreds of thousands of people in vulnerable areas, including the...

MTN MoMo’s Expansion Tests the Limits of Africa’s Mobile Money Map

MTN’s mobile money operation has shifted from a domestic add-on to a continental engine. Its footprint now links markets where banks still have shallow reach and informal cash systems persist. The bigger story is how MoMo’s growth collides with...

News24 | Thursday's weather: High fire danger conditions in Limpopo, but expect some rain in Eastern Cape

Fine and cool to warm for some parts of SA, but disruptive rain in some parts in the Eastern Cape. (Peeradon Warithkorasuth/Getty Images) Disruptive rain is expected in parts of the Eastern Cape, according to the South Weather Service. In...

Prince William meets young environmentalists, plays rugby on first day of South Africa visit

Breadcrumb Trail Links World Author of the article: Associated Press Gerald Imray Published Nov 04, 2024 • Last updated 55 minutes ago • 4 minute read Britain's Prince William attends the Centrepoint Awards in London, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024....

News24 | Tuesday's weather: Disruptive rain in Eastern Cape, fine and warm elsewhere

Thursday will be a mostly fine and cool to warm day. (Valery Hache/AFP) The South African Weather Service warned of disruptive rain, leading to flooding in some parts of the Eastern Cape. Impact-based warnings: Yellow level 2 warning for...

Std Lesotho Bank donates Layers to Orphanage

Berea- In its ongoing corporate social responsibility, Standard Lesotho Bank (SLB) has donated three-hundred (300) layers to St. Cecilia orphanage at Berea earlier this week. The bank donated 300 chickens along with 100 bags of food weighing 50Kg,...

Shirley Botchwey unveils vision for Commonwealth - Prioritises youth, democracy, climate

The Secretary-General-elect of the Commonwealth, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has been given a tumultuous welcome at the Kotoka International Airport led by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. In the company of the President at the airport to...

Major international artists take over London’s institutions this Frieze week

Ambitious shows of prominent international artists, many of them still considered ‘at the margins’ or ‘overlooked’, take centre stage at London’s institutions and arts non-profits this Frieze week. A critical mass seems to have been achieved out...

World Food Forum 2025 kicks off as FAO celebrates its 80th anniversary

Rome - The 2025 edition of the World Food Forum (WFF) flagship event kicked off today at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome. The week-long Forum features the scheduled participation of 10...

Eskom Expo rewards young scientists with life-changing bursaries

Eskom Expo International Science Fair this year celebrated South Africa’s leading young scientists with an impressive array of prizes, ranging from full bursaries and cash rewards to cutting-edge tech devices supporting future careers in science,...