Alarming headlines that announced the arrival of the coronavirus pandemic in Africa in March 2020 have given way to stories of chin-stroking scientists wondering about the reasons for the relatively mild impact – compared to other continents – which COVID-19…
The Program for Infrastructure Development Program (PIDA) focal points drawn from African Union Member States, Regional Economic Communities, and continental institutions got together virtually for PIDA Continental Technical Validation Workshop. The workshop presented the process, outcome, and the draft priority…
This week’s torrential rains in major parts of the country are expected to boost the average dam levels by a percentage or more. In a statement on Wednesday, the Department of Water and Sanitation said the current levels stand at…
The 36th annual African Union for Housing Finance (AUHF) Virtual Conference & AGM www.AUHFconference.com (02-06 November 2020) will connect hundreds of senior African and international investors, financiers and developers online under the theme, “Investing in the SDGs: Finding a market…
The Department of Water and Sanitation has allocated R230 million to Amatola Water for a period of three years to assist the Eastern Cape to mitigate the effects of drought. This follows a visit by Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation…
“Now is be the best time to move towards green economy. It is time to shift towards a more sustainable and emission-free transport system and industrial processes. This is the way to building greener and better future for Africa.” said…
The Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development welcomed the announcement on Friday 2nd October by the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Ms Thoko Didiza, on the release of state land for land reform purposes. President…
President Cyril Ramaphosa says government has gazetted ministerial determinations that will enable the development of more than 11.800 megawatts (MW) of additional power generation. This follows commitments government made in the State of the Nation Address (SONA) in February this…
Despite the effects of COVID-19 pandemic, G20 Water Ministers have affirmed their commitment to cooperate closely. The Ministers will also take concrete actions to maintain existing services and accelerate access to safe and sustainable water, sanitation and hygiene services across…
The African Development Bank returns as a top-tier partner of the African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) – Africa’s largest agriculture conference – to be held online for the first time from 8-11 September 2020, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic….
