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Aug 23, 2019 · By changing a city’s habits, along with the welcome return of some rain, Cape Town managed to avert the worst of the water scarcity crisis. However, the risk of future shortages remain. South Africa is one of the world’s driest countries and demand for water continues to climb.
Jun 4, 2015 · The World Economic Forum on Africa 2015 takes place in Cape Town, South Africa from 3-5 June. Author: Ann Bernstein is executive director, Centre for Development and Enterprise Image: Foreigners from Zimbabwe carry their bags before boarding a bus home, from a camp for those affected by anti-immigrant violence in Chatsworth, north of Durban April 19, 2015.
Oct 19, 2016 · Kibera, Africa’s largest slum, is just 5km from Nairobi city center. It is home to more than 50,000 children, most of whom go to informal schools set up by residents and churches. Residents have gone to court to stop the government building a road through Kibera, bulldozing schools and clinics and thousands of homes.
Nov 30, 2018 · Other countries on the African continent supported South Africa in the struggle against apartheid, and it would be a dishonour to abandon them in their struggles regarding sexuality. Kaye Ally, chairperson of Johannesburg Pride, has asked the president for a "presidential advisory committee" for LGBTQ+ decriminalisation on the continent of Africa.
Sep 3, 2019 · As the World Economic Forum on Africa gets underway this week in Cape Town, a new report – The Sub-Saharan Africa Risks Landscape – is set to be unveiled. The report highlights five interconnected risks impacting countries across the continent.
Sep 25, 2015 · Fixing South Africa’s energy crisis is not just about generating more electricity, however. More focus is also needed on the transmission and distribution of electricity. A smarter, more flexible grid would give South Africa a much better return on its energy investments, and make renewables a more significant part of the energy mix.
Feb 9, 2021 · Launched on 1 January, the AfCFTA is an exciting game changer. Currently, Africa accounts for just 2% of global trade. And only 17% of African exports are intra-continental, compared with 59% for Asia and 68% for Europe. The potential for transformation across Africa is therefore significant.
Feb 21, 2017 · Zanele Mabaso, 25, Regional Advisor at Girls Globe, Cape Town, South Africa Make a commitment to the country-level implementation of global and regional declarations, agendas and strategies. I’d invest in the socioeconomic empowerment and political representation, participation, leadership, involvement and meaningful engagement of young people and women.
Apr 7, 2021 · Cape Town, South Africa Coal is the dominant energy source in South Africa by some margin. The government wants to increase the share of renewable energy from around 8% in 2016 to 40% by 2030.
May 8, 2019 · Another factor compounding South Africa’s falling competitiveness is the country's low ICT adoption (85th place), with only just over half the adult population on the internet. There are digital and critical thinking skills gaps (116th and 78th) among the workforce, which will pose challenges for future economic progress.
