New dams in Africa could add risk to power supplies down the line: Hydropower plays a massive role electrifying many countries. ShutterstockIn the 1980s and 1990s parts of Africa saw a surge in dam building for energy production. After a brief hiatus there has been renewed interested. Many new construction projects are planned and underway across sub-Saharan Africa. Hydropower … [Read more...] about New dams in Africa could add risk to power supplies down the line | The Conversation
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SA News: Keeping the water flowing – how farmers in South Africa are protecting supplies for future generations
Keeping the water flowing – how farmers in South Africa are protecting supplies for future generations: As I boarded the plane to fly to South Africa for the very first time, I was full of excitement and expectation. I’d heard many great things about WWF’s Mondi Wetlands Programme and now I had the opportunity to experience this work first hand. Source: "South Africa" - … [Read more...] about SA News: Keeping the water flowing – how farmers in South Africa are protecting supplies for future generations
USAID Provides School Supplies for Students in Drought Affected Areas
USAID Provides School Supplies for Students in Drought Affected Areas: The U.S. Government, through the United States Agency for International Development, has completed the printing and delivery of critical scholastic materials for an estimated 2.8 million boys and girls throughout Ethiopia. USAID’s efforts were aimed at protecting vulnerable children’s right to … [Read more...] about USAID Provides School Supplies for Students in Drought Affected Areas
WHO delivers lifesaving medicines and supplies to displaced people in Yei River State, South Sudan
WHO delivers lifesaving medicines and supplies to displaced people in Yei River State, South Sudan: The World Health Organization (WHO) delivered lifesaving supplies to assist thousands of women and children in Yei River State, one of South Sudan’s states most affected by conflict. The lifesaving health supplies will benefit more than 30 000 people living in areas … [Read more...] about WHO delivers lifesaving medicines and supplies to displaced people in Yei River State, South Sudan
What lies behind Africa’s lack of access and unreliable power supplies | The Conversation
In Nigeria 96% of households are connected to the grid, but only 18% of these connections function more than about half the time. Akintunde Akinleye/ReutersAfrobarometer, a pan-African, non-partisan research network, recently released a report highlighting Africa’s electricity challenges. Power shortages can hamper socioeconomic development, but they also have implications for … [Read more...] about What lies behind Africa’s lack of access and unreliable power supplies | The Conversation
