# The Namibian Ports Authority abruptly cancelled a pre-qualification tender for a new oil and gas supply base at Lüderitz, just days after its launch. Namibia, an exploration hotspot following a string of offshore discoveries by Shell, TotalEnergies, Galp and Rhino Resources, has ambitions to deliver the first oil by 2030, with Lüderitz being designated as […]
# Despite Eskom’s improved operational performance, South African companies are increasingly investing in alternative energy to reduce reliance on the power utility and mitigate rising electricity costs. This is according to Stanlib chief economist Kevin Lings. A report from Green Cape has estimated that the private sector will add a further six-thousand-megawatts of solar power […]
# Die VN-sekretaris-generaal, António Guterres, sê dit word betreur dat, ten spyte van pogings om ‘n wettige internasionale bindende ooreenkoms oor plastiekbesoedeling aan te gaan, konsensus nie bereik is nie. Die afgelope twee weke het afgevaardigdes van 183 nasies aan die onderhandelinge in Genève, Switserland, deelgeneem. Die wêreld produseer jaarliks sowat 350-miljoen ton plastiekafval. Die […]
# United Nations Secretary General, António Guterres, says it is regrettable that despite earnest efforts to reach an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, negotiations concluded without achieving a consensus. For the past two weeks, delegates from 183 nations participated in the negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland. The world produces around 350-million tonnes of plastic […]
# Spaanse brandbestryders veg verbete teen 14 groot brande waarin sewe mense dood is. Sterk wind en verswelgende hitte veroorsaak die brande. Owerhede waarsku teen ongunstige toestande terwyl ‘n gebied wat so groot is soos Londen reeds afgebrand het. Brande woed regoor Suid-Europa in een van die ergste somers vir veldbrande in 20 jaar. Spanje […]
# Seven people were killed while Spanish fire fighters are battling 14 major fires driven by high winds and aggravated heat. Authorities warn of unfavourable conditions while an area the size of London had already burnt down. Fires are burning across southern Europe in one of the worst summers for wildfires in 20 years. Spain’s director […]
# SANParke sê die Kruger-wildtuin se geliefde wit leeu, Casper, is veilig en in ‘n goeie toestand ondanks kommer oor sy gesondheid. Daar was gerugte dat Casper, wat in die omgewing om Satara rondloop, miltsiekte het of dat ‘n slang hom dalk gepik het. Reynold Thakhuli van SANParke sê Casper is opgespoor en ondersoek en […]
# Minstens 56 mense is dood en meer as 200 word vermis nadat ‘n kitsvloed die afgeleë bergdorp Chashoti in die Indies-beheerde deel van Kasjmir getref het. Oorstromings weens stortreën het geboue vernietig, motors weggespoel en strate in riviere verander. Reddingspanne het 300 mense na veiligheid gebring. Amptenare sê reddingsoperasies gaan voort met die Weermag […]
# SANParks says the Kruger National Park’s beloved white lion, Casper, is safe and in good condition, despite some concerns about his health. There were suggestions that Casper, who frequents the area around Satara, may be suffering from anthrax or was possibly bitten by a snake. SANParks’ Reynold Thakhuli says Casper was located and examined, resulting […]
