Port Elizabeth, 05 February 2016: THE South African National Road Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL) today dismissed misinformation concerning the Wild Coast Road including incorrect reporting of a court case, wrong claims that the planned route could be changed and allegations that there is no environmental management plan and strategy in place. “SANRAL disagrees with Cape Town-based law … [Read more...] about SANRAL sets the record straight on Wild Coast Road plans
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Why South Africa’s plans to militarise humanitarian work are misguided | The Conversation
South African National Defence Force soldiers help to unload maize for flood victims in Mozambique. ReutersThe South African Defence Review, the country’s new defence policy, was approved in March 2014. It guides policy-making for the next two to three decades. The promotion of stability and peace in Africa is a priority for South Africa. The Defence Review says it will … [Read more...] about Why South Africa’s plans to militarise humanitarian work are misguided | The Conversation
Why it makes sense to build ecosystem restoration into economic growth plans | The Conversation
A tree house used to observe the Tungurahua volcano in Ecuador which has made a point of developing ecotourism to boost economic growth. Reuters/Gary Granja It’s increasingly clear that there is something fundamentally wrong with the way humans run the world. There are many contradictions experienced daily that prove this: the widening social gaps between rich and poor, the … [Read more...] about Why it makes sense to build ecosystem restoration into economic growth plans | The Conversation
Why African countries need to make plans to cope with rising temperatures | The Conversation
Health issues from extreme heat are a reality for many in Africa. ShutterstockSouthern Africa has been experiencing high temperatures in recent months. In October, Zimbabwe experienced a heatwave with temperatures in Kariba reaching 45°C. In late October, temperatures in Vredendal, South Africa reached a maximum of 48.4°C, breaking the record for the highest worldwide … [Read more...] about Why African countries need to make plans to cope with rising temperatures | The Conversation
Sudan: Bashir Cancels Plans for South Africa Visit Amid ICC Arrest Fears
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir will not be part of next month’s summit of the Forum for China-Africa Cooperation in South Africa. While the Sudan embassy said President Bashir had pressing domestic issues to attend to, indications are that he may have been requested to skip the visit by both the South African and Chinese governments. Read the full article by here: … [Read more...] about Sudan: Bashir Cancels Plans for South Africa Visit Amid ICC Arrest Fears
