Climate change financing out of reach for Africa, says Cyril Ramaphosa

Thuletho Zwane, Business Day, 8 November 2022

President Cyril Ramaphosa called on developed countries to honour the commitments made to African countries in supporting the continent’s right to development, international equity and transitions that are just and inclusive. Read More

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How African scientists are leading the charge in mitigating the climate crisis

Eyewitness News, 8 November 2022

According to the provisional “State of the Global Climate Report for 2022”, the past eight years are on track to be the warmest on record, fuelled by ever-rising greenhouse gas concentrations and accumulated heat. Read More

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Ramaphosa says South Africa is on track to retire some of its aging coal-fired power plants

Ditaba Tsotetsi, SABC News, 8 November 2022

President Cyril Ramaphosa says a clear road map is needed for the delivery of the Glasgow decision to double adaptation financing by 2025. Read More

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Most South Africans need about two thirds of salary to pay debts – report

Ina Opperman, The Citizen, 8 November 2022

Most income groups need about two thirds of their take home salary to pay their debts and with no meaningful increase in real income, the combination of rising interest rates and inflation is choking consumers who are borrowing more in an attempt to find breathing space. Read More

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Funding for Africa’s green transition in spotlight as Ramaphosa arrives in Egypt for COP27

Citizen Reporter, 7 November 2022

President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Egypt to participate in the Sharm El-Sheikh Climate Implementation Summit. Read More

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KZN municipalities still struggling to provide clean water to residents

Citizen Reporter, 5 November 2022

A number of municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal are struggling to deliver clean, potable water to residents, and have been urged to complete projects as soon as possible. Read More

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