Cape town's Anti-drought fund aims to eradicate invasive vegetation

164 views · Published 19 November 2018 · 3:36 · Indexed 2 October 2026

Channel: CGTN Africa · 2018 · News & Politics

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To South Africa now, where big businesses are backing a new anti-drought fund, which aims to eradicate invasive vegetation around Cape Town's dams and water catchment areas. It's spearheaded by global conservation group, the Nature Conservancy. This will be the second dedicated water fund in Africa. The first was implemented in Nairobi, Kenya, two years ago. CGTN's Travers Andrews has this report.

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