Staff Writer Minister of Environment, Climate and Wildlife, Sithembiso Nyoni, has called for the urgent need for improved climate forecasts within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. Addressing the 29th Southern Africa Regional Climate Outlook Forum (SARCOF 29), Nyoni highlighted the devastating impacts of climate variability and change on the region’s ecosystems, food security,…
Save the Children has raised alarm over the surge in child rights violations during emergencies, particularly the ongoing El Niño-induced drought affecting communities in Zimbabwe. The humanitarian organisation emphasised the urgent need to strengthen reporting mechanisms to safeguard the well-being of children. To enhance accessibility for children, Save the Children, with support from USAID’s Bureau…
ActionAid has called for urgent action to protect young women in Southern Africa, warning that the region’s ongoing El Niño-induced drought is disproportionately affecting them. The organisation launched a policy brief ahead of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Ordinary Summit, urging leaders to prioritise gender equality and women’s empowerment in their drought response efforts….
