Scientists split on South Africa's winter and summer rainfall zones: There needs to be a more systematic approach to classifying rainfall seasonality in South Africa. ShutterstockSouth Africa is among a handful of countries that experience winter rainfall in some areas and summer rainfall in others. The southwestern tip of the country has a Mediterranean climate, with hot dry … [Read more...] about Scientists split on South Africa’s winter and summer rainfall zones | The Conversation
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What Kenya needs to do to take advantage of its rainfall | The Conversation
What Kenya needs to do to take advantage of its rainfall: About 40% of Nairobi's water supply gets lost on the way to consumers. Shutterstock/SopotnickiFor the past month Kenya has had torrential rainfall. This followed devastating droughts in parts of the country. The Conversation Africa’s Moina Spooner asked Maimbo Malesu how the country can make better use of the rains. … [Read more...] about What Kenya needs to do to take advantage of its rainfall | The Conversation
Western Cape farmers look with hope to the skies as heavy rainfall predicted
Western Cape farmers look with hope to the skies as heavy rainfall predicted: Some citrus and wheat farmers in the drought-stricken Western Cape say they are optimistic that winter will bring the solid rainfall they need. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News Parly to probe Gupta family's naturalisation process: Processes followed by the Home Affairs Department in … [Read more...] about Western Cape farmers look with hope to the skies as heavy rainfall predicted
Commodities, Rainfall, Instability Biggest Challenges —African Ministers
Commodities, Rainfall, Instability Biggest Challenges —African Ministers: Rising inflation, drops in currency due to political instability Low commodity prices adding to fiscal pressures Help from international community “paramount” Low commodity prices, climate change, and insecurity are forcing many countries to make significant fiscal adjustments, African … [Read more...] about Commodities, Rainfall, Instability Biggest Challenges —African Ministers
