In place of resolve to take responsibility for per capita emissions, polluting nations are instead pivoting towards carbon offsets to’ cancel out’ industrialised world emissions. Carbon markets stand to become a new economic mechanism promoting energy security in Africa. Africa’s forests absorb 600 million tons…
Creating climate-resilient farmers to address climate change has become urgent. Access to finance is essential to sustain and improve the…
With untapped potential in private healthcare, skilled doctors, and a growing interest in medical care, South Africa is making its…
CBZ Holdings, FBC Holdings, and ZB Financial Holdings have all played a pivotal role in shaping Zimbabwe’s banking sector this…
The 2009 Copenhagen Accord was not a binding promise but set up a durable framework for future talks. One of…
CBZ Holdings, FBC Holdings, and ZB Financial Holdings have all played a…
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With untapped potential in private healthcare, skilled doctors, and a growing interest…
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The 2009 Copenhagen Accord was not a binding promise but set up…
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Designed using a science-based approach and harnessing new technological innovations, the programme aims to promote long-term tree health, increase biodiversity of flora and fauna,…
As COP28 unfolds with its myriad discussions and commitments, a less visible but equally critical issue looms on another continent – the pervasive problem of greenwashing in Africa. From the corridors of corporate power to the burgeoning startup ecosystem, greenwashing emerges as a misleading marketing tactic and a significant barrier to genuine environmental and social progress in Africa.
In Africa’s corporate sector, greenwashing has become a strategic tool used by both corporations and governments to cover up environmentally detrimental practices. This issue is acutely critical in a continent where environmental conservation is not just a matter of policy but survival.
Around 200 countries have agreed on how to run the Climate Loss…
Zimbabwe’s Minister of Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion has unveiled a…
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AFDB has revised its short to medium-term macroeconomic forecast for Africa, for 2023 and 2024 downwards to 3.4% and 3.8%,…
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Kenya’s online retailer, Sky.Garden has relaunched operations following a $1.6 million buyout by Lipa Later Group. This move has propelled Sky.Garden will revamp its platform, aiming…
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The Horn of Africa has been grappling with the most severe drought…
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In place of resolve to take responsibility for per capita emissions, polluting…
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has committed an additional $938 million to Kenya as part of a strategy to stabilise the country’s economy.
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About 130 countries participated in IATF2023, which attracted 1,939 exhibitors and 28,282…