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#SouthAfrica #SA But it’s not an infinite supply. The groundwater recharges when it rains. When rainfall decreases, aquifers can’t replenish as much. Heavy rainfall during severe droughts could also worsen groundwater quality in instances where water rapidly infiltrates through the dry soil, without undergoing natural groundwater filtering processes https://www.moneyweb.co.za/news/south-africa/boreholes-are-booming-in-a-drying-south-africa/ #ClimateChange #UpheavalClimate #ClimateInstability #MassAtrocity #pollution #ecology #environment #climate

Agi: Eswatini, il minuscolo regno africano che sfida la Cina AGI - Taiwan ci riprova: dopo che le pressioni cinesi avevano costretto il presidente Lai Ching-te a rinviare la visita a Eswatini, Taipei ha annunciato sabato il suo arrivo nel piccolo regno africano, l’unico del continente a sfidare Pechino. La visita di Lai era inizialmente prevista dal 22 al 26 aprile, ma è stata annullata dopo che diversi Paesi africani hanno revocato i permessi di sorvolo in seguito a intense pressioni economiche da parte cinese, come spiegato all’epoca da uno dei più stretti consiglieri del Presidente. Un alleato africano di Taipei Eswatini è un piccolo Paese senza sbocco sul mare nell’Africa meridionale e unico alleato diplomatico di Taipei in Africa. Incastonato tra Sudafrica e Mozambico, ha avviato un ambizioso progetto di trasformazione che punta a fare del Paese un hub finanziario internazionale sul modello della Svizzera. La svolta passa attraverso la creazione di una Free Economic Zone completamente digitale, realizzata in partnership con il gruppo bancario europeo iSwiss Bank. Storia e sistema politico Sebbene sia uno degli Stati meno estesi del continente, occupa una posizione diplomatica di rilievo. Ex Swaziland, il Paese ha assunto il nome attuale nel 2018 per decisione di re Mswati III, al potere dal 1986. È una monarchia assoluta, con circa 1,2 milioni di abitanti, anglofono e confinante quasi interamente con il Sudafrica. Dipendenza regionale La sua collocazione geopolitica è definita anzitutto dalla dipendenza economica e logistica dal Sudafrica: Eswatini è parte dell’area economica dell’Africa australe e la sua economia risente fortemente dei rapporti commerciali regionali, delle infrastrutture sudafricane e dell’accesso ai mercati vicini. Il nodo Cina-Taiwan La sua dimensione ridotta non gli impedisce tuttavia di avere un peso simbolico superiore alla sua forza economica. Il fatto che sia l’unico Paese africano a mantenere relazioni ufficiali con Taiwan ne fa un tassello sensibile nella competizione tra Pechino e Taipei. Nei giorni scorsi il tema è tornato d’attualità dopo la missione del ministro degli Esteri taiwanese a Eswatini, seguita alla cancellazione del viaggio del presidente Lai Ching-te. Per Pechino, Eswatini rappresenta l’ultima anomalia africana nel principio della Cina unica. Eswatini, the tiny African kingdom challenging China. AGI - Taiwan tries again: after Chinese pressure had forced President Lai Ching-te to postpone his visit to Eswatini, Taipei announced its arrival in the small African kingdom on Saturday, the only one on the continent challenging Beijing. The visit was initially planned for April 22-26, but was canceled after several African countries revoked flight permits following intense economic pressure from China, as explained at the time by one of the President’s closest advisors. An African Ally of Taipei Eswatini is a small country without a coastline in southern Africa and Taipei’s only diplomatic ally in Africa. Located between South Africa and Mozambique, it has launched an ambitious transformation project aimed at making the country an international financial hub like Switzerland. The key lies in the creation of a fully digital Free Economic Zone, carried out in partnership with the European banking group iSwiss Bank. History and Political System Although it is one of the least extensive countries on the continent, it holds a significant diplomatic position. Formerly Swaziland, the country took on its current name in 2018 at the decision of King Mswati III, who has been in power since 1986. It is an absolute monarchy, with approximately 1.2 million inhabitants, predominantly English-speaking, and bordering almost entirely with South Africa. Regional Dependence Its geopolitical location is primarily defined by its economic and logistical dependence on South Africa: Eswatini is part of the Southern African Economic Zone and its economy is strongly affected by regional trade relations, South African infrastructure, and access to neighboring markets. The China-Taiwan Issue However, its small size does not prevent it from having a symbolic weight greater than its economic strength. The fact that it is the only African country to maintain official relations with Taiwan makes it a sensitive piece in the competition between Beijing and Taipei. In recent days, the issue has resurfaced after the visit of the Taiwanese Foreign Minister to Eswatini, following the cancellation of President Lai Ching-te’s trip. For Beijing, Eswatini represents the last anomaly in Africa regarding the principle of One China. #Eswatini #African #China #Taiwan #Chinese #LaiChing-te #Taipei #Beijing #Africa #SouthAfrica #Mozambique #Switzerland #FreeEconomicZone #European #iSwissBank #Swaziland #KingMswatiIII #English #SouthAfrican #Taiwanese #LaiChing-te’s https://www.agi.it/estero/news/2026-05-02/taiwan-eswatini-cina-36858768/

Little-known company targets South African biodiversity hotspot for mining https://news.mongabay.com/2026/04/little-known-company-targets-south-african-biodiversity-hotspot-for-mining/ #Africa #SouthAfrica #environment #biodiversity #mining #Umboso

South Africa coal delay could cause 32,000 deaths, report says https://phys.org/news/2026-04-south-africa-coal-delay-deaths.html #SouthAfrica #environment #energy #fossilfuel #fossilfuels

A new Environmental Investigation Agency report on 250+ Chinese court cases reveals that most trafficked rhino horns originate in South Africa and Mozambique. Smuggled via Vietnam and Laos, these horns are often sold as carvings in major cities, fueled by a demand that continues to decimate rhino populations. Spoorthy Raman reports for #Mongabay. https://mongabay.cc/3FvCyw #News #China #SouthAfrica

Chinese court cases reveal most trafficked rhino horns come from Southern Africa https://news.mongabay.com/2026/04/chinese-court-cases-reveal-most-trafficked-rhino-horns-come-from-southern-africa/ #AnimalRights #wildlife #rhinos #SouthAfrica

South Africa is home to one of the world's only expanding kelp forests, yet most of it lacks formal protection. Researchers are now documenting the thousands of species within the Great African Seaforest to raise its profile and drive new conservation efforts. Alexandra Talty reports for #Mongabay. https://mongabay.cc/hO0IOm #News #SouthAfrica

English – The Conversation | South African court orders Eskom to disclose R70 billion coal and diesel contracts – why the ruling matters by Felix Dube, Lecturer in the Department of Public Law, University of Venda South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal recently ruled that the country’s state-owned electricity utility Eskom must disclose its contracts with coal and diesel suppliers. This is a major victory for transparency in a sector that has long been marked by secrecy, financial instability and weak public trust. Eskom generates about 90% of the country’s electricity, mainly through burning coal that it buys from South Africa’s coal mines. Eskom spends R70 billion (US$4.16 billion) a year on coal and its transport alone but until now, its contracts with the mines have been kept hidden. Why Eskom lost the court case Why the ruling matters beyond this case What the judgment changes, and what it does not Read more: https://theconversation.com/south-african-court-orders-eskom-to-disclose-r70-billion-coal-and-diesel-contracts-why-the-ruling-matters-279527 #supremecourt #eskom #afriforum #southafrica

Agenzia Nova: Business news: Namibia, governo nega licenza a Starlink, secondo rifiuto in Africa australe dopo il Sudafrica 29 mar 06:00 - (Agenzia Nova) - La Namibia ha respinto la richiesta di Starlink di operare i propri servizi internet via satellite nel Paese.... (Mom) Business news: Namibia, government denies Starlink license, second choice in Southern Africa after South Africa 29 mar 06:00 - (Agenzia Nova) - Namibia has rejected Starlink’s request to operate its internet services via satellite in the country.... #Namibia #Starlink #second #SouthernAfrica #SouthAfrica #AgenziaNova https://www.agenzianova.com/a/69c8aa6abc03c4.52375435/7207664/2026-03-29/business-news-namibia-governo-nega-licenza-a-starlink-secondo-rifiuto-in-africa-australe-dopo-il-sudafrica

Agenzia Nova: Business news: Sudafrica, Citta' del Capo ospita il 16 e 17 marzo la conferenza annuale su gas e petrolio (Saogc) 15 mar 06:00 - (Agenzia Nova) - Citta' del Capo ospitera' il 16 e 17 marzo la quinta edizione della Southern Africa Oil & Gas Conference (Saogc... (Mom) Business news: South Africa, Cape Town hosts the annual Gas and Oil (Saogc) conference on March 16 and 17. 15 Mar 06:00 - (Agenzia Nova) - Cape Town will host the fifth edition of the Southern Africa Oil & Gas Conference (Saogc...) (Mom) #SouthAfrica #CapeTown #GasandOil(Saogc #AgenziaNova #fifth https://www.agenzianova.com/a/69b640817f4994.57001609/7140761/2026-03-15/business-news-sudafrica-citta-del-capo-ospita-il-16-e-17-marzo-la-conferenza-annuale-su-gas-e-petrolio-saogc

Sicilianews24.it: Rete per squali vicino a Club Med in Sudafrica riaccende il dibattito sulla conservazione. Debate sulle reti da squalo a Tinley Manor: Tra sicurezza e ambiente Una proposta delle autorità municipali nella provincia sudafricana del KwaZulu-Natal di installare reti da squalo su una spiaggia pubblica ha acceso un acceso dibattito pubblico. Questo progetto solleva interrogativi sulla legalità e sull’impatto ambientale di tali misure, che sono considerate altamente letali per gli squali e altre forme di vita marina. Le autorità affermano che l’installazione delle reti servirà a proteggere i bagnanti dagli attacchi degli squali, in vista dell’aumento dei visitatori previsto dopo l’apertura di un nuovo resort Club Med nella zona, prevista per quest’anno. Molti scienziati ed ambientalisti contestano l’efficacia delle reti da squalo e delle linee di richiamo, sostenendo che queste misure siano obsolete, poiché uccidono indiscriminatamente specie non target, comprese quelle protette dalla legge sudafricana. Il Dipartimento delle foreste, della pesca e dell’ambiente del Sudafrica sta valutando se l’installazione della rete richiederà una valutazione di impatto ambientale. Il 13 febbraio, un delfino bambino di mare è stato catturato e ucciso in una delle numerose reti installate lungo la costa del KwaZulu-Natal per proteggere i bagnanti dagli squali. L’incidente, avvenuto vicino a Richards Bay, ha rappresentato una battuta d’arresto per la popolazione di delfini di mare della regione, che è diminuita a meno di 500 esemplari negli ultimi decenni. L'articolo Rete per squali vicino a Club Med in Sudafrica riaccende il dibattito sulla conservazione. sembra essere il primo su Sicilianews24.it. Shark network near Club Med in South Africa reignites the debate on conservation. Debate on shark nets near Tinley Manor: Between safety and the environment A proposal by municipal authorities in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa to install shark nets on a public beach has sparked a heated public debate. This project raises questions about the legality and environmental impact of such measures, which are considered highly lethal to sharks and other marine life. Authorities say that installing the nets will protect swimmers from shark attacks, in light of the anticipated increase in visitors after the opening of a new Club Med resort in the area, scheduled for this year. Many scientists and environmentalists dispute the effectiveness of shark nets and drumlines, arguing that these measures are obsolete, as they indiscriminately kill non-target species, including those protected by South African law. The South African Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment is assessing whether the installation of the nets will require an environmental impact assessment. On February 13th, a young dolphin was caught and killed in one of the numerous nets installed along the KwaZulu-Natal coast to protect swimmers from sharks. The incident, which occurred near Richards Bay, was a setback for the region's dolphin population, which has fallen to less than 500 specimens in recent decades. The article "Shark Net Near Club Med in South Africa Rekindles Conservation Debate" appears to be the first on Sicilianews24.it. #ClubMed #SouthAfrica #TinleyManor #KwaZulu #SouthAfrican #RichardsBay #first https://www.sicilianews24.it/rete-per-squali-vicino-a-club-med-in-sudafrica-riaccende-il-dibattito-sulla-conservazione-822159.html

Agenzia Nova: I fatti del giorno - Africa sub-sahariana (4) 04 mar 12:00 - (Agenzia Nova) - Medio Oriente: Ramaphosa, Sudafrica si offre di mediare nel conflitto se richiesto - Il Sudafrica e' disposto... (Res) The events of the day – Sub-Saharan Africa (4) Mar 4 12:00 - (Agenzia Nova) - Middle East: Ramaphosa, South Africa offers to mediate in the conflict if requested - South Africa is willing... (Res) #AgenziaNova #Ramaphosa #SouthAfrica https://www.agenzianova.com/a/69a811b1071682.84567621/7094879/2026-03-04/i-fatti-del-giorno-africa-sub-sahariana-4

Il Foglio RSS: La truffa dei Brics Fu al vertice di Johannesburg dell’agosto 2023 che i cinque membri dei Brics – Brasile, Russia, India, Cina e Sudafrica – invitarono ad aderire Arab... Contenuto a pagamento - Accedi al sito per abbonarti The BRICS scam At the August 2023 Johannesburg summit, the five BRICS members – Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa – invited Arab... Paid Content - Access the website to subscribe #BRICS #Johannesburg #Brazil #Russia #India #China #SouthAfrica https://www.ilfoglio.it/esteri/2026/03/03/news/la-truffa-dei-brics-8732267/

Calls for peace as Khamenei killing sparks tension and travel chaos https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/calls-for-peace-as-khamenei-killing-sparks-tension-and-travel-chaos/ #SABC #SABCNews #Africa #SouthAfrica #News

Radioactive Isotopes Being Embedded in Rhino Horns Seen as ‘Magical’ Anti-Poaching Solution https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/radioactive-isotopes-being-embedded-in-rhino-horns-seen-as-magical-anti-poaching-solution/ #goodnews #science #animals #wildlife #conservation #SouthAfrica

South Africa is up! 🙌 Find the first "taster" quiz "Common Birds of South Africa (6)" now on the https://birdbrainer.app ⚠️ Beware the Pied Crow! 😅 #birdbrainerapp #birdbrainer | #birdsoftheworld #birds 🇿🇦 #southafrica

UN rights chief appeals for $400m as crises mount and funding shrinks https://www.polity.org.za/article/un-rights-chief-appeals-for-400m-as-crises-mount-and-funding-shrinks-2026-02-05 #Polity #News #Policy #Politics #Governance #Africa #SouthAfrica

Congo rebel leader claims responsibility for drone attack on strategic northeast city https://www.polity.org.za/article/congo-rebel-leader-claims-responsibility-for-drone-attack-on-strategic-northeast-city-2026-02-04 #Polity #News #Policy #Politics #Governance #Africa #SouthAfrica

Rights organisations criticise proposed refugee law https://groundup.org.za/article/human-rights-organisations-critical-of-governments-new-refugee-law/ #GroundUp #News #Journalism #Africa #SouthAfrica