ACCIDENTS

Johannesburg City Power Faces Major Fraud Issues Amid Economic Challenges in Durban and TB Testing Campaign in South Africa

March 20, 2025March 20, 2025 - by Allegra Nguyen - Leave a Comment

Johannesburg City Power has incurred substantial fraud-related losses, resulting in disciplinary actions against employees. Meanwhile, Durban’s restaurant industry faces closures due to economic pressures. The government aims to increase Tuberculosis …

Climate change

Catastrophic Pollution from Chinese-Owned Mine Affects Zambia’s Kafue River

March 19, 2025March 19, 2025 - by Liam Nguyen - Leave a Comment

Acid runoff from a Chinese-owned copper mine has severely polluted Zambia’s Kafue River, leading to significant ecological damage and economic concerns. The tailings dam collapse released 50 million liters of …

Climate change

Acid Spill from Chinese-owned Copper Mine Contaminates Zambia’s Kafue River

March 18, 2025March 18, 2025 - by Liam Nguyen - Leave a Comment

A major acid spill from a Chinese-owned copper mine in Zambia has contaminated the Kafue River, prompting concern over ecological and public health impacts. The incident began on February 18 …

Companies

Twenty Injured in Attack at Southern Copper’s Peru Mining Project

March 18, 2025March 18, 2025 - by Carmen Mendez - Leave a Comment

A group of informal miners assaulted Southern Copper’s Los Chancas project in Peru, injuring 20 workers and security guards. The camp was set on fire, and authorities are currently investigating …

Climate change

Surge in Human-Crocodile Conflicts in Zimbabwe Results in Fatalities and Injuries

March 13, 2025March 13, 2025 - by Liam Nguyen - Leave a Comment

Recent reports by ZimParks indicate a surge in human-crocodile conflicts in Zimbabwe, leading to nine fatalities and 11 injuries over two months. Additionally, livestock losses include 44 cattle and 60 …

Global news

Tragic Bus Crash in Bolivia Leaves 13 Dead and 20 Injured

March 12, 2025March 12, 2025 - by Carmen Mendez - Leave a Comment

A bus crash in Bolivia has claimed at least 13 lives and left 20 injured, marking the fifth bus incident this year with 10 or more fatalities. Occurring in the …

Companies / Technology

Efforts to Evict Illegal Miners in Brazil’s Munduruku Territory Yield Mixed Results

March 12, 2025March 12, 2025 - by Marcus Chen - Leave a Comment

Brazil’s government has initiated a significant operation to evict illegal miners from the Munduruku Indigenous Territory, achieving a reduction in mining activities. Despite the operation’s successes, concerns persist about the …

Technology

Debunking the False Claims Surrounding DEW Bottled Water

March 11, 2025March 11, 2025 - by Carmen Mendez - Leave a Comment

A viral WhatsApp message falsely claims that a bottled water brand called “DEW” has caused 180 deaths in Tanzania and has been shipped to Nigeria. DUBAWA’s investigation found no credible …

Global news

Argentina Faces Tragedy: Search for Missing Sisters Amidst Destructive Floods

March 11, 2025March 11, 2025 - by Marcus Chen - Leave a Comment

Rescuers in Argentina are seeking two sisters swept away by floods in Bahia Blanca, which claimed 16 lives. Torrential rains inundated the city, causing extensive infrastructure damage and leaving over …

Technology

Outrage Follows Death of Nigerian TikTok Moderator in Kenya

March 11, 2025March 11, 2025 - by Marcus Chen - Leave a Comment

Ladi Anzaki Olubumni, a Nigerian TikTok moderator in Kenya, was found dead in her apartment after missing work for three days. Concerns over toxic work culture, denied leave requests, and …