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Johannesburg Water says it has a two-phase plan to repair 44 leaking reservoirs in the city, about half of its total amount of reservoirs. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
AFRICA

Climate change and water — why early warning systems are key to communities’ survival

Water shortages, droughts and devastating floods will have dire consequences for African communities

  • Mandisa Makgakga
4 min read
Without action “there will be no tomorrow”, says Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu.
ARCHBISHOP EMERITUS DESMOND TUTU

Environmental destruction is the human rights challenge of our time: Archbishop Tutu

World leaders must choose between life or death for humanity, say climate justice activists at 10th Desmond Tutu international peace lecture

  • Sheree Bega
4 min read
Although there are several state-sponsored initiatives aimed at creating work opportunities, these initiatives tend to miss many young people who are isolated as a result of vulnerabilities and social exclusion.
AFRICA

To silence Africa’s guns, empower its youth

It may be impossible to end the cycle of conflict in various countries on the continent without creating jobs for young people

  • Edwin Ikhuoria
4 min read