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Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment on South Africa’s shark crisis

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment on South Africa’s shark crisis

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has taken firm action against a shark longline vessel found to have breached permit conditions — reaffirming government’s commitment to protecting South Africa’s shark populations...

Owner:  South African Government
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment on South Africa’s shark crisis

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment on South Africa’s shark crisis

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has taken firm action against a shark longline vessel found to have breached permit conditions — reaffirming government’s commitment to protecting South Africa’s shark populations...

Owner:  South African Government
Minister Aaron Motsoaledi: Debate on National status of TB in South Africa

Minister Aaron Motsoaledi: Debate on National status of TB in South Africa

Honourable Speaker Honourable Members Chairperson and Members of the Portfolio Committee on Health Good afternoon TB burden in SA Tuberculosis remains one of the most pressing public health challenges in South Africa. Our country is among just ten...

Owner:  South African Government
Treasury on developing the South African carbon credit market

Treasury on developing the South African carbon credit market

National Treasury has published the consultation paper: Developing the South African Carbon Credit Market. The paper proposes reforms to modernise carbon credit infrastructure, clarify legal and financial regulations, and stimulate investment in...

Owner:  South African Government
Minister Dean Macpherson: Press Briefing on the South African Construction Action Plan (SACAP)

Minister Dean Macpherson: Press Briefing on the South African Construction Action Plan (SACAP)

Director General Sifiso Mdakane Deputy Director General for Construction Project Management, Batho Mokhothu Members of the media Ladies and gentlemen Good afternoon, Let me start by saying that I understand the frustration that every South African...

Owner:  South African Government
Minister Andries Nel: 30th Anniversary Celebration of South African Human Rights Commission

Minister Andries Nel: 30th Anniversary Celebration of South African Human Rights Commission

Programme Director, Chairperson and former Chairpersons of the SAHRC, fellow Commissioners, Justice Kollapen, Chairperson of the Commission on Gender Equality, Chairperson of the Information Regulator, members of other Chapter 9 institutions,...

Owner:  South African Government
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment reaffirms opposition to ivory and rhino horn trade

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment reaffirms opposition to ivory and rhino horn trade

Recent media reports have suggested that South Africa intends to break ranks with the international consensus on the ivory and rhino horn trade ahead of the upcoming CITES COP20. This is incorrect. The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the...

Owner:  South African Government
National Treasury on developing the South African carbon credit market

National Treasury on developing the South African carbon credit market

National Treasury has published the consultation paper: Developing the South African Carbon Credit Market. The paper proposes reforms to modernise carbon credit infrastructure, clarify legal and financial regulations, and stimulate investment in...

Owner:  South African Government
Agriculture on climate advisory for 2025/26 summer season

Agriculture on climate advisory for 2025/26 summer season

As winter concluded and spring began, rain fell in parts of both the summer and winter rainfall areas. Winter crops are in good condition, however, the Southern Cape is facing drought stress that will impact crops negatively. Summer crop farmers...

Owner:  South African Government
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Africa’s Democratic Recession and Resurgence: The Case of Tanzania

Africa’s Democratic Recession and Resurgence: The Case of Tanzania

Africa’s post-colonial promise of democratization that began in the 1980s and 1990s with the “second independence” struggles now confronts a defining and painful reckoning. The optimism that accompanied the collapse of single-party states,...

Owner:  John Githongo
Africa’s Strategic Role in Global Food Security within the I...
African Energy Chamber to host G20 Investment Forum
Africa CEO Club host high-level women’s leadership dialogue in Abuja

Africa CEO Club host high-level women’s leadership dialogue in Abuja

The Africa CEO Club has hosted a high-level women’s leadership dialogue themed “Africa: Her Voice, Her Power” at the Afreximbank African Trade Centre Headquarters, Abuja. The prestigious gathering brought together First Ladies, Ministers,...

Owner:  Salisu Umar, Zainab Suleiman Okino & Ibrahim Sheme
Africa must invest up to $170 billion annually for sustainable growth- Official
Africa set to launch first Afro-Caribbean Blue Economy Finance Festival

Africa set to launch first Afro-Caribbean Blue Economy Finance Festival

Africa is set to host the first Afro-Caribbean Blue Economy Finance Festival as part of the Earth3rybe Rhythm Festival in what organisers describe as the largest civic climate mobilisation in human history. President General in Council,...

Owner:  Maiden Alex Ibru

NYA Hosts Ministerial Dialogue for Africa Youth Day

The National Youth Authority (NYA) commemorated Africa Youth Day 2025 with a Ministerial Youth Dialogue at the Accra International Conference Center on Friday. The event, themed “Accountability, Policy, and Youth Led Solutions for National...

Owner:  Roger Agambire Agana
Sasria still recovering from 2021 unrest, now looking out for climate risks

Sasria still recovering from 2021 unrest, now looking out for climate risks

After the unrest in July 2021, Sasria paid out all claims and incurred a R24 billion loss that it is still trying to recover. Sasria, the only non-life insurer that provides special risk cover to all individuals and businesses that own assets in...

Owner:  Terry Moolman & Noel Coburn
Liberia To Showcase Climate Leadership At COP30 In Brazil,  Germany

Liberia To Showcase Climate Leadership At COP30 In Brazil,  Germany

By Amos Harris Liberia is set to make a strong showing at the upcoming COP30 Global Climate Conference, with a renewed focus on local community engagement, indigenous knowledge, and the protection of forests and wetlands. Speaking during the...

Owner:  Joel Cholo Brooks
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