Beyond the Storm: How Extreme Weather Exposes South Africa’s Fragile Grid and What It Means for the Future

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Severe storms are crippling South Africa’s power grid, with KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, and Free State provinces facing critical outages as flooding and damaged infrastructure hinder repair efforts. This event starkly exposes the nation’s acute vulnerability of critical infrastructure to climate-driven extreme weather, a systemic risk costing African economies billions annually. The immediate crisis underscores a broader, urgent need for resilient infrastructure and proactive climate adaptation strategies to safeguard both economic stability and vulnerable populations.Continue Reading

Algeria’s Saharan Regions Face Rare Level Two Weather Alert as Heavy Rainfall Targets Desert Provinces

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Algeria’s Saharan Regions Face Rare Level Two Weather Alert as Heavy Rainfall Targets Desert Provinces ALGIERS – The National Meteorological Office has issued an unusual Level Two orange alert for several Saharan provinces, forecasting significant thunderstorms with rainfall expected to reach 20-30 mm in regions more accustomed to arid conditionsContinue Reading

Elephant Paradox: Why One Limpopo Reserve Is Embracing What Others Reject

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Elephant Paradox: Why One Limpopo Reserve Is Embracing What Others Reject In a conservation landscape where elephants have become increasingly difficult to place, one Limpopo reserve is deliberately acquiring what others consider a liability. The RoiSan Reserve project is preparing to welcome 15 elephants that faced potential culling, positioning theContinue Reading

Western Cape Braces for Scorching Heatwave and Severe Fire Danger

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Western Cape Braces for Scorching Heatwave and Severe Fire Danger The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a stark warning for the Western Cape, forecasting a week of extreme heat and alarmingly high fire danger, particularly across the province’s vast interior. The combination of soaring temperatures and dry conditionsContinue Reading

Algeria’s Energy Chief Presents Ambitious Green Hydrogen Export Plan to Europe in Berlin

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Algeria’s Energy Chief Presents Ambitious Green Hydrogen Export Plan to Europe in Berlin Nourredine Doudi, the Chief Executive Officer of Algeria’s energy giant Sonatrach, is leading a high-level delegation in Berlin today to present significant advancements on two landmark energy initiatives: the ‘Hydrogen Alliance from Algeria to Europe’ (ALTEH2A) andContinue Reading

South Africa’s Monday Forecast: A Mix of Sun, Clouds, and Scattered Thundershowers

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South Africa’s Monday Forecast: A Mix of Sun, Clouds, and Scattered Thundershowers South Africans can expect a day of meteorological contrasts this Monday, with a blend of cloudy coolness and warm sunshine set to dominate the skies. According to the latest advisory from the South African Weather Service (SAWS), mostContinue Reading

UN Warns World Remains on Track for Catastrophic 2.5°C Warming Ahead of Critical COP30 Summit

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UN Warns World Remains on Track for Catastrophic 2.5°C Warming Ahead of Critical COP30 Summit UN Warns World Remains on Track for Catastrophic 2.5°C Warming Ahead of Critical COP30 Summit A stark United Nations warning has cast a long shadow over the upcoming global climate talks, revealing that the worldContinue Reading

Foloda and Monzomblena: Resilience Models Thriving Against Climate Change

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Agricultural Resilience in Mali: How Two Villages Are Defying Climate Change Through Innovation Agricultural Resilience in Mali: How Two Villages Are Defying Climate Change Through Innovation In the heart of Mali’s Fana district, where climate change has intensified food insecurity and threatened agricultural yields, two remarkable villages are writing aContinue Reading