Drought is parching the world’s largest man-made lake, stripping Zambia of its electricity

Drought is parching the world’s largest man-made lake, stripping Zambia of its electricity

LAKE KARIBA, Zambia — Tindor Sikunyongana is trying to run a welding business which these days means buying a diesel generator with costly fuel he can’t always afford. Like everyone in Zambia, Sikunyongana is facing a daily struggle to find and afford electricity during a climate-induced energy crisis that’s robbed the southern African country of … Read more

Fines and convictions for minor mistakes

Fines and convictions for minor mistakes

PA Media Rail companies admit current ticketing system is complex and the government is promising reform Despite what the name suggests, an Anytime train ticket does not always mean you can travel on the railway at any time – if you’re using a young person’s railcard. Engineering graduate Sam Williamson discovered that earlier this week, … Read more