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Africa has a capacity of 125GW of hydrogen, second only to wind in terms of renewable energy. The Africa Green Hydrogen Alliance (AGHA) aims to produce 30-60 million tonnes of clean hydrogen annually to add up to $126 billion to the continent’s GDP by 2050. The gas is an environmentally positive fuel with low emissions when produced with electrolysis powered by renewable energy. There’s a new powerhouse in African renewables. And it has plenty of experts talking about it. The report “The State of African Energy 2Q 2023 Outlook,” recently released by The African Energy Chamber (AEC), discusses the current…

Africa possesses huge renewable energy potential, including 60% of the world’s best solar resources. There is 1,300GW of wind energy potential in the sub-Saharan region, and a capacity to produce 5,000 megatonnes of hydrogen annually. However, to realize this potential, Africa must invest in infrastructure development, and build effective grid systems. Africa must establish robust energy storage facilities, and create favorable policy and regulatory frameworks. Of the nearly 1.5 billion people living on this continent, how many of us know just how blessed Africa is with renewable energy resources? (Modafinil) How many of us know that Africa has the potential…

Despite the worldwide call commanding the global business community to divest from fossil fuels and shrink their carbon footprints in the name of net zero, international oil companies (IOCs) still recognize Africa as their next frontier.

A resilient health system is one that can deliver high-quality care for its patients under pressure – which could be economic, social, or environmental. Achieving this requires us to proactively strive to keep people healthy, rather than waiting until they fall ill to intervene. Without equity, our efforts to build a greener, healthier Africa will fall short. Climate change is no longer a theoretical challenge to be solved by future generations; it is a reality that communities across Africa are already experiencing in the form of higher temperatures, droughts, changing rainfall patterns. Despite contributing the least to global warming and…

Launched as a cornerstone of Vision 2030, Jomo Kenya International Airport’s (JKIA) Terminal 3 project, dubbed the “Greenfield Terminal”, had initially set hopes high. With a projected cost of US$650 million, the project aimed to augment the airport’s capacity by 20 million passengers. However, this dream was short-lived as the project, which commenced in 2014, abruptly stopped two years later.

For businesses, adopting circular economy principles means less cost in hauling waste to dump sites. Circular economy means gaining new sources of revenue from selling by-products in manufacturing and using less energy. While circular economy concepts make intuitive sense to most investors, the opportunities have yet to be fully explored. According to a new academic study published in the Frontiers in Sustainability, there are five areas of opportunities where businesses and investors can uncover wealth-building opportunities while improving the environment. This study “Toward a preliminary research agenda for circular economy adoption in Africa”, by lead author Elke Nijman-Ross, reviewed 275…

Initiated by UNECA, the Trans-African Highway project aims to integrate the continent through an expansive road system. Despite political obstacles, renewed momentum from the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) is rejuvenating this grand vision. With gradual removal of barriers to internal trade, Africa stands on the brink of a historic opportunity to enhance trade, tourism, and growth. The Trans-African Highway network, a bold blueprint conceived to foster economic integration on the African continent, has been a captivating vision since its inception in 1971. Initiated by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), the project aims to integrate the…

For Africa, 2023 looks set to become a year of solid recovery and tourism could play a big role in unlocking Africa’s potential. The roll-out of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is expected to boost business travel within the continent. Unfortunately, the high costs of flights within and to Africa are posing a significant barrier to unlocking the continent’s tourism and trade potential. Nairobi — Tourism in Africa has a promising future, and 2023 looks set to become a year of solid recovery. A recent report from the African Travel and Tourism Association (ATTA) shows high levels of…

The long-term effects of Covid-19 and the climate crisis are felt more acutely in Africa than elsewhere. Africa’s additional financing needs resulting from the pandemic will amount to $285 billion over the four years ending 2025. Sub-Saharan Africa endured a recession in 2020 for the first time in 25 years. NEW YORK – Africa bears virtually no responsibility for the greenhouse-gas emissions driving the climate crisis. It is not responsible for the conflicts or supply-chain disruptions that have driven global inflation. Nor did it trigger the spread of COVID-19, let alone cause the pandemic’s economic fallout. And yet the long-term…

As temperatures keep rising and emissions soar, the planet, too, continues to break (dangerous) new records. Climate change is a shared problem that the global community must solve by working together. With a strong partnership between Africa, Europe, and the rest of the international community, Kenya, can make significant contributions to the global transition to a net-zero economy. NAIROBI – Last year in Berlin, the great Kenyan long-distance runner Eliud Kipchoge broke the world marathon record, clocking 02:01:09 and beating his previous time by 30 seconds. His success has made him a legend not only in Kenya but globally. It…