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Drought

Zambia maize production bounces back
Thought Leader
/ 26 May 2025

Zambia maize production bounces back

The country could return to being a net exporter of maize and the domestic prices to moderate, easing the general food price inflation

By Wandile Sihlobo
La Niña may bring favourable weather, boosting optimism about food security in Southern Africa
Opinion
/ 7 October 2024

La Niña may bring favourable weather, boosting optimism about food security in Southern Africa

The weather event is predicted to bring above-normal rainfall in January before easing up, but the northeast may remain dry

By Wandile Sihlobo
SA’s agricultural fortunes contracted in second quarter but a recovery is predicted
Opinion
/ 9 September 2024

SA’s agricultural fortunes contracted in second quarter but a recovery is predicted

The mid-summer drought and animal diseases resulted in reduced crop yields and hurt the poultry, piggery and cattle sectors

By Wandile Sihlobo
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Africa
/ 2 September 2024

In Morocco’s drought neighbours battle over water allocation

Severe drought brought a farming village to its knees, but unresolved conflict is its biggest threat

By Salah Mahfoudh
Drought and warming a threat to endangered Western Cape vygie
The Green Guardian
/ 30 August 2024

Drought and warming a threat to endangered Western Cape vygie

Grazing and plant poaching are also factors leading to the rare Prince Albert vygie dwindling, researchers said

By Sheree Bega
Drought leaves Zimbabwe’s Kapotesa dam dry, villagers struggle for survival
Africa
/ 9 July 2024

Drought leaves Zimbabwe’s Kapotesa dam dry, villagers struggle for survival

In the Mudzi district, cases of malnutrition have increased by 20 percent over the past three months

By Fanuel Jongwe
People starve as Zimbabwe drought deepens
Africa
/ 8 June 2024

People starve as Zimbabwe drought deepens

The country is one of several in Southern Africa experiencing chronic food shortages

By Fanuel Jongwe
South Africa won’t be able to meet regional demand for white maize
Opinion
/ 29 April 2024

South Africa won’t be able to meet regional demand for white maize

The El Niño-induced drought and heatwave in February and March hit crops hard in Southern Africa

By Wandile Sihlobo
Global grain production good, but Southern Africa’s white maize crop hit by drought
Opinion
/ 15 April 2024

Global grain production good, but Southern Africa’s white maize crop hit by drought

South Africa imports all its rice and half its wheat so the exchange rate is a factor to watch

By Wandile Sihlobo
El Niño brings hunger and drought to Madagascar
Africa
/ 11 February 2024

El Niño brings hunger and drought to Madagascar

At least 1.3 million people in the country, one of the poorest in the world, already suffer from malnutrition

By Sarah Tetaud
Africa lacks early warning systems to prepare for climate disasters
The Green Guardian
/ 6 September 2023

Africa lacks early warning systems to prepare for climate disasters

About 60% of people in Africa lack early warning systems which could help them to better prepare for upcoming climate disasters

By Mandisa Nyathi
William Ruto: Africa should stop being a victim and instead use its potential
The Green Guardian
/ 5 September 2023

William Ruto: Africa should stop being a victim and instead use its potential

Kenya’s president says Africa’s renewable resources place the continent at an advantage because of its favourable weather

By Mandisa Nyathi
The elephant in the room at Brics is the climate crisis
Thought Leader
/ 25 August 2023

The elephant in the room at Brics is the climate crisis

The bloc’s countries are some of the worst polluters, so they need to take climate seriously

By Ozayr Patel
SA needs clear law to protect strategic water source areas
Opinion
/ 31 May 2023

SA needs clear law to protect strategic water source areas

Our government must accelerate efforts to formally protect the zones and introduce the necessary amendments in legislation

By Catherine Horsfield and Tatenda Muponde
Climate change sees Zimbabweans shift to hilltop farming
Africa
/ 27 March 2023

Climate change sees Zimbabweans shift to hilltop farming

But the soil will soon deplete, and deforestation means flash floods and mudslides will occur

By Jeffrey Moyo
Somalia drought caused 43 000 deaths in 2022
Africa
/ 27 March 2023

Somalia drought caused 43 000 deaths in 2022

Statistics released by the government show that about 50% of those who died are probably children

By Liban Mohamed
Spice Warrior environmental activist speaks up for climate change in Kenya
Africa
/ 10 October 2022

Spice Warrior environmental activist speaks up for climate change in Kenya

Anita Soina has written an easily-understood book called The Green War and started a grass-roots organisation to raise awareness and action to combat global warming

By Mical Imbukwa
Surge in storage and filtration sales as ‘water anxiety’ increases in the country
National
/ 7 October 2022

Surge in storage and filtration sales as ‘water anxiety’ increases in the country

Mistrust in the state’s ability to ensure a reliable supply of clean water is leading consumers to prepare for the worst

By Greg Ardé
Nelson Mandela Bay eases back Day Zero but still in crisis
The Green Guardian
/ 1 September 2022

Nelson Mandela Bay eases back Day Zero but still in crisis

Technical steps have been taken reduce water wastage but political infighting in the metro hinders decision-making and implementation

By Sheree Bega
Nelson Mandela Bay metro ‘failed to act on water crisis’
The Green Guardian
/ 22 June 2022

Nelson Mandela Bay metro ‘failed to act on water crisis’

The dam levels have been low for years, the canal transferring water from the Orange River Project to the storage dam was not repaired and the metro rejected help from the state

By Sheree Bega
All hands to the pump as Nelson Mandela Bay edges to Day Zero
The Green Guardian
/ 20 June 2022

All hands to the pump as Nelson Mandela Bay edges to Day Zero

Gift of the Givers has started drilling boreholes, while Business Chamber members will help repair leaks

By Sheree Bega
Water rationing may become the new normal
The Green Guardian
/ 13 June 2022

Water rationing may become the new normal

Water is treated as if it is an infinite resource but it is a false perception of abundance

By Sheree Bega
Thirsty days ahead: Day Zero imminent for Nelson Mandela Bay
The Green Guardian
/ 10 June 2022

Thirsty days ahead: Day Zero imminent for Nelson Mandela Bay

The Impofu Dam will run dry in six days and the Churchill Dam will be empty 15 days

By Sheree Bega
Nelson Mandela Bay is on the brink of Day Zero and faces humanitarian disaster
The Green Guardian
/ 11 May 2022

Nelson Mandela Bay is on the brink of Day Zero and faces humanitarian disaster

Just a few weeks left until taps run dry in large parts of the metropolitan

By Sheree Bega
OPINION | The hidden side of the KwaZulu-Natal floods
Opinion
/ 25 April 2022

OPINION | The hidden side of the KwaZulu-Natal floods

South Africa’s rural areas and informal settlements need the greatest protection against climate change

By Cameron Brisbane
EU/AU summit: Another missed opportunity?
Africa
/ 26 February 2022

EU/AU summit: Another missed opportunity?

Between Africa and Europe, is it possible to talk of a win-win partnership, of complementarity and common interests?

By Landry Ninteretse
13 million face hunger as Horn of Africa drought worsens: UN
The Green Guardian
/ 9 February 2022

13 million face hunger as Horn of Africa drought worsens: UN

Three consecutive rainy seasons have failed as the region has recorded its driest conditions since 1981

By Agence France Presse
The Continent: Africa A-Z of 2021
Africa
/ 31 December 2021

The Continent: Africa A-Z of 2021

The highlights of 2021 in Africa

By Samira Sawlani and The Continent
International community seeks to better tap into groundwater in 2022
The Green Guardian
/ 21 December 2021

International community seeks to better tap into groundwater in 2022

Efforts are ramping up to make invisible water resources more visible in policy as a solution to drought and climate change

By Tunicia Phillips
The dummy’s guide to climate change for southern Africa
The Green Guardian
/ 18 December 2021

The dummy’s guide to climate change for southern Africa

Though there is no going back and fixing what we have done, we can certainly all take responsibility for our corner of the world to ensure we have a fighting chance

By Sheree Bega
The time is ripe for Africa’s food policy to change
Opinion
/ 13 December 2021

The time is ripe for Africa’s food policy to change

Food systems lack resilience in the face of crisis and that feed crises of their own making, driving climate change and fuelling epidemics of hunger, malnutrition, obesity and diet-related noncommunicable diseases

By Mehrdad Ehsani
Study: Bill Gates promoted fertilisers are more damaging than previously thought
The Green Guardian
/ 11 December 2021

Study: Bill Gates promoted fertilisers are more damaging than previously thought

No to ‘climate-stupid’ agriculture

By Tunicia Phillips
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