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NEWS: To what extent are Africa's megacities equipped and prepared to cope with the impacts of climate change?

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The health repercussions of climate change in African cities require immediate attention. These urban areas find themselves on the front lines, facing rising temperatures and worsening air pollution. To safeguard both people and the environment, governments must act decisively. They must channel investments into green infrastructure, champion clean energy initiatives, and bolster healthcare systems. African cities face substantial health challenges due to climate change, including flood risks, droughts, and the spread of vector-borne diseases. Droughts are a significant cause of mortality globally and are indirectly linked to extreme heat. Indirect health issues arise through food-borne and vector-borne diseases, non-communicable illnesses, displacement, and mental health stressors. Air pollution intensifies with fossil fuel combustion, contributing to over 5 million deaths annually. African cities have responded by implementing policies to minimize resource consumption and reduce gree
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NEWS: Is enough being done to mitigate the impact of the Construction Mafia?

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South Africa's construction sector has been plagued by the existence of the construction mafia for a long period. The industry now finds itself in a position where it incurs costs to establish best practices prior to the commencement of each project to mitigate extortion risks.


Business Against Crime South Africa (BACSA) has developed the following guidelines for the construction industry to prepare for extortion groups:
  1. Create and document safety procedures for extortion attempts;
  2. For private projects, display a notice that preferential procurement regulations do not apply and for public projects, show compliance with these regulations;
  3. Keep documentation on-site to verify compliance;
  4. Prioritize hiring local subcontractors to involve the community;
  5. Deny Business Forums access to the site for preferential procurement discussions;
  6. Clarify that on-site personnel cannot make procurement decisions;
  7. Stress the illegality of subcontracting without following a bidding and tender process;
  8. Establish a safe area for employees, preferably away from entrances, and ensure an alternative exit is available;
  9. Install CCTV if possible and use cellphones to record any unscheduled interactions as evidence of potential crimes;
  10. Report all extortion incidents to BACSA, the Police, and possibly through the Eyes and Ears Initiative for a coordinated crime-fighting response;
  11. Record every extortion incident as a crime with the Police, noting that reporting can be done outside the local station;
  12. Follow BAC guidelines for prosecuting extortion cases in court.
Is this enough to sterm the tide against the Construction Mafia?

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