Marginalised communities turn to solar energy for empowering selves
By Tatenda Chambwe IT is almost sunset, a time that exudes a hive of activity in the high density suburbs when women visit their local shops in search of the …
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More Australian executives see tipping point on climate change
MORE Australian business leaders think the world is at a tipping point in responding to climate change, a survey showed. Two-thirds of those questioned expect climate change to have a …
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Nanosatellite launch is a big step forward for African space science
It’s important to have satellites collecting data about Africa, for Africa.- Image Courtesy of Immersion Imagery/Shutterstock SOUTH African space science had a big day on 13 January 2022. The Cape …
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South Africa court blocks Shell’s oil exploration
A South African court has halted oil giant Shell’s seismic testing for oil and gas along the country’s eastern coastline, pending a final ruling. The decision has been hailed by …
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The activist who forced her way onto front pages
Initially cropped out and sidelined, the Ugandan climate activist Vanessa Nakate has now become an essential voice for Africa on the world stage. WHEN yet another oil spill off the …
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Last-minute bid to stop Shell’s oil exploration in whale breeding grounds in South Africa
Campaigners have filed legal challenge against seismic survey along Eastern Cape province. An 11th hour bid has been launched to try to halt plans by Royal Dutch Shell to explore …
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After COP26: Deals, dollars, death, doom and…..hope?
Analslysis by Sipho Kings THE United States’ top climate diplomat ended COP26 by saying a good deal is one where everyone feels like they have lost. Other diplomats noted that …
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Match officials in no show, PSL cancels fixtures
By Darlington Mutsvairi THE Zimbabwe Castle Larger Premier Soccer league (PSL) match day two fixtures were on Tuesday postponed in unclear circumstances following a dramatic withdrawal by the match officials …
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ZIFA Board suspended
By Darlington Mutsvairi THE Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) on Tuesday suspended the entire Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) board citing gross incompetence, mismanagement and lack of accountability in how public …
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Glasgow climate pact: leaders welcome Cop26 deal despite coal compromise
Watered-down coal pledge and climate financing shortcomings temper optimism over Glasgow deal WORLD leaders and environmental experts have broadly welcomed a UN climate deal that for the first time targeted …
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