Last week residents in eastern and central areas in Cape Town complained of dirty water coming out of their taps. The water discolouration was reported in 15 suburbs across the City. Residents told to boil their dirty water On Thursday the City said the discolouration was the result of maintenance work being done on the … Read more
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says the cholera outbreak in Nigeria has seen a sharp increase in 2024, with suspected cases rising by an alarming 220 per cent. The NCDC, on its official website, said this was according to the latest epidemiological report. The Nigerian Public Health Agency said that by the end … Read more
Business Insider Africa has put together a list of the top 10 cleanest African countries in 2024. Taking the top spot on the African continent is Gabon. Environmental Performance Index The Environmental Performance Index (EPI) by Yale University provides a data-driven overview of sustainability worldwide. In 2024, African countries that rank highly on the EPI are those … Read more
The Vaal River Plague is spreading along South Africa’s vital waterway. Water lettuce, while attractive, forms suffocating blankets that stifle water use and pose ecological threats. The cause of this invasive weed’s explosion? Years of unchecked pollution. ALSO READ: CRIME STATS: Cape Town hijacking hotspots How Pollution Fuels the Vaal River Plague Water lettuce capitalizes … Read more
