BC Global Observatory uncovers striking economic and human cost in first continent-wide study of far-reaching impacts of air pollution Furthermore, air pollution is costing African countries billions ...

South Africa’s failing wastewater treatment plants are leading the country to an ecological disaster, with spillages poisoning drinking and crop production water.

Each year, air pollution contributes to more than eight million premature deaths globally. This tragic statistic is closely intertwined with the climate crisis yet is rarely talked about in ...

“Cities are becoming sick,” he said. He called on citizens to “become more active in ensuring that we do not allow pollution to engulf us”. “Unfortunately, in South Africa it always takes a crisis to ...

Hartbeespoort Dam is so polluted that a hyacinth mat covers the surface, making it dangerous for boaters and harming the ...

Fynbos fish, some dating back 20 million years, are disappearing from South Africa’s rivers. Conservationists warn that ...

Common sources of air pollution in Africa include vehicle emissions and industrial activities, as well as the burning of agricultural waste after harvesting. The use of solid fuels in homes like ...

But where does air pollution fit in? While infectious diseases remain a major concern in Africa, cardiovascular disease cases are increasing, especially in urban areas. Between 1990 and 2019 ...

The one day training, themed: “Water Crisis and Pollution,” had over 30 participants from Gelegele, Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State in attendance. The Executive Director of ...