This year, Zimbabwe ranger Charles Chinobva faced and survived one of the many dangers that come with being a ranger - a close encounter with a Black Rhino which left him with a severely punctured lung. Charles Chinobva and Junior Pfumgwa were on a mission to photograph a black rhino mother and her calf. Once spotted, Charles pointed the camera in their direction. “As I … [Read more...]
GOTG partners with government for covid-19 intervention
Gift of the Givers (GOTG) is a partner to the government's Covid-19 initiative, augmenting public health services by supporting medical professionals with protective wear, supplying relevant essential medical equipment and providing medical consumables to the institutions in urgent need. The National Health Minister is fully appraised of their intervention through the Deputy … [Read more...]
Minor freestanding cell masts approved by Cape Town
The city of Cape Town has approved new provisions that allows for the installation of minor freestanding cell masts on properties zoned as Community Use (churches, schools, clinics and hospitals), Utilities, Transport, Public Open Space and Agriculture. These masts can be installed without prior land use approval from the City or adjacent land owners. Building plan approvals … [Read more...]
East Rand hospital the latest to take on zero waste challenge
Bertha Gxowa Hospital is the latest health care facility to join the internationally recognised Global Green and Healthy Hospitals (GGHH) initiative, which serves to create a global network of hospitals and health systems seeking to improve environmental performance, while sharing best practices and finding solutions to the common challenges they share. The hospital has … [Read more...]
