Monthly Archives: March, 2023

55 countries face health worker crunch linked to COVID-19 – WHO

World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that no less than 55 countries are struggling with serious health worker shortages as they continue to seek...

Growing poverty may hinder SDGs achievement in Africa, says ECA boss

Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) may be hanging if poverty on the continent continues to increase, says acting Executive Secretary of Economic Commission...

Private sector inaugurates water, sanitation interventions in Zimbabwe

The Organised Private Sector in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (OPS-WASH) has officially announced its commitment to drive private sector movement to accelerate progress to...

Five cities recognised for public health achievements

During the inaugural Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit in London on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, five global cities were recognised for their achievements in preventing noncommunicable...

Shell pipeline explosion, one ugly incident too many – CAPPA

The Corporate Accountability and Public Africa (CAPPA) has condemned the recent explosion of an oil pipeline facility owned by Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC)...

New Nigerian fashion brands embrace sustainable practices

 It is estimated that the global fashion industry creates over 90 million tonnes of textile waste every year, with large volumes of unwanted fast fashion ending...

African climate negotiators call for balanced approach to Global Stocktake

Ahead of the final stage of the Global Stocktake (GST) later this year, the African Group of Negotiators on Climate Change (AGN) has called...

Concern as record-breaking Cyclone Freddy leaves dozens dead in Africa

Cyclone Freddy, a long-lasting cyclone that is refusing to dissipate, has torn through Malawi and Mozambique killing around 200 people and leaving many others injured or...

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Research reveals increase in solar geoengineering funding in last five years

A research report titled "Who Funds and Who Pays: the funding of solar geoengineering" and released on Tuesday, March 10,...
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Group seeks industry-wide boycott of upcoming Africa Energies Summit

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) – regarded as the voice of the African energy sector – is calling for an...

Urban October Report 2025: Responding to crises, advancing people-centred smart cities

Cities around the world came together during Urban October 2025 to address some of the most pressing urban challenges...

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Research reveals increase in solar geoengineering funding in last five years

A research report titled "Who Funds and Who Pays: the...

Group seeks industry-wide boycott of upcoming Africa Energies Summit

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) – regarded as the voice...