Zimbabwe: Chiwenga Calls for Urgent Climate Action At Development Conference
[263Chat] Vice President Dr. Constantino Chiwenga has urged Zimbabweans to intensify their efforts in combating climate change, emphasizing the multifaceted threat it poses to the nation’s health, economy, and social fabric.
Zimbabwe: Mixing Business, Arts to Combat Climate Change
[The Herald] Creatives and stakeholders converged in Harare over the weekend to deliberate on ways to combat the climate change crisis while bridging the gap in the arts industry.
South Africa: Mysterious South African Cave Painting May Have Been Inspired By Fossils
[The Conversation Africa] A mysterious animal painted on a cave wall in South Africa’s Free State Province has long baffled scientists. Is it a walrus? It looks like one, but there are no such animals in Africa. Some cryptozoologists – people who look …
Nigeria: Actress Turns Spotlight on Nigeria’s Nutrition Crisis
[allAfrica] “I want to leave a legacy of having to be someone who championed good causes.”
Nigeria: Lagos Seals Cubana Chief Priest’s Lounge Over Noise Pollution
[Leadership] The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) in its bid to clamp down on noise and environmental pollution, has sealed off Donald’s Lounge, located at Lekki Phase 1 axis of the state.
Liberia: Villagers Fear Reprisal From Chinese Company Over Pollution Allegations
[Liberian Investigator] Kakata — Villagers who recently spoke to reporters about pollution in the Nyanvor River, their only source of water, allegedly caused by the Lee Group of Enterprises, have reported being summoned by the company’s security depar…
Mauritius: World Photography Day – Media Trust Holds Exhibition Under the Theme of Climate Change
[Government of Mauritius] A photo exhibition under the theme ‘Climate Change, Natural Disasters and Civic Responsibilities’ opened, today, at the Caudan Arts Centre to commemorate World Photography Day. The photo exhibition, a joint initiative of the M…
South Africa: Funding the Focus As Cape Town’s Beloved Zip Zap Circus Prepares to Move
[Daily Maverick] New “Zip Zap Arena” will offer a venue for circus arts and also for other art forms like drama, ballet, dance and opera. It will have retractable seating, making the venue suitable for a variety of events – if the funds can be raised.
Ghana: Accra Set to Launch First Green Film Festival
[Accra Times] The Green Film Festival is open to filmmakers, environmental enthusiasts, and the general public, offering a unique platform for storytellers, sustainability advocates, and individuals curious about ecological issues.
Uganda: Mbale Schools Promote Sanitation and Hygiene Through Music, Dance and Drama Competitions
[Nile Post] Six schools participated in the event held at Wambwa Primary School: Bukonde Secondary School, Bukasakya Primary School, Mabale Primary School, Musoto Primary School, Watsemba Primary School, and Wambwa Primary School.