by afrikanfrontier | Apr 24, 2024 | Environment, News
Despite enacting a groundbreaking law in 2017 to prohibit single-use plastic bags for household and commercial purposes, Kenya continues to grapple with plastic pollution. Nairobi, its capital, alone generates approximately 2,400 metric tonnes of solid waste daily,...
by afrikanfrontier | Apr 24, 2024 | Environment, News
A group of environmental activists gathered at Muizenberg Beach in Cape Town on Monday to conduct a beach cleanup in honour of Earth Day. Earth Day is an annual global event that mobilises individuals and communities to take action against plastic consumption and...
by afrikanfrontier | Apr 5, 2024 | Environment, News
A recent study published in Science Advances reveals a critical conflict between humanity’s clean energy ambitions and the survival of Africa’s great apes. The research indicates that nearly one-third of the continent’s gorilla, bonobo, and...
by afrikanfrontier | Mar 4, 2024 | Environment, News, Politics
Zambia just declared a national emergency – things are pretty bad. A massive drought is hitting the country hard, drying up crops and causing major headaches. This comes on top of a recent cholera outbreak, making it a tough time for Zambians. The drought is messing...
by afrikanfrontier | Jan 2, 2024 | Environment, News, Politics
In a setback for Zambian communities grappling with the enduring consequences of historical mining activities, Anglo American has successfully sidestepped a potential class-action suit. The allegations centred on a mine in Zambia where Anglo-American held a stake for...
by afrikanfrontier | Dec 14, 2023 | Environment, Food, News
A joint report by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), the World Food Program, the African Union, and the UN Economic Commission for Africa reveals that more than 280 million people in Africa are experiencing hunger. The continent faces a...