Disaster preparedness means “a set of measures undertaken in advance by governments, organisations, communities, or individuals to better respond and cope with the immediate aftermath of a disaster quickly, effectively and efficiently” so as to reduce loss of life and property.
Kenya, after recalling Peter Mathuki as EAC chief after a slew of accountability claims, picked Caroline Mueke as replacement but finally settles on Veronica Nduva.
Devastating droughts last year in the Horn of Africa and currently in Southern Africa, as well as cyclones and floods, have also increased the region's struggles.
An inspired Lions combination struck while the iron was hot and - pleasingly - kept their shape and intensity too as they claimed a memorable 44-12 URC victory over Leinster...
The leader of the opposition has given the leader of the ruling ANC a challenge: implement specialised resources to tackle gender-based violence before the country heads to the polls.
One person was killed and eight wounded in an overnight explosion at an Iraqi military base housing a coalition of pro-Iranian armed groups, officials said Saturday.
In an effort to combat crime, law enforcement officials are keeping a close eye on the Cape Town metro via hundreds of cameras in hotspots across the city, including Gugulethu...
Addressing voters in KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday - the province where the uMkhonto weSizwe Party enjoys a large support base, ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa said the Jacob Zuma-backed party would have...
The Council for Geoscience, which monitors earthquake activities occurring within South Africa, says a 3.02 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Orkney, in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality, on Friday.
Teboho Mokoena chose to focus on the positives of Mamelodi Sundowns' gruelling schedule ahead of facing a well-rested Esperance in the first leg of the CAF Champions League semi-finals in...