Author: James Wambua

Borana region is home to an estimated 1.2 million people, half of whom are women. These communities rely heavily on pastoralism for their livelihoods, making them particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. In March 2023, over 3.3 million livestock perished due to lack of water, leaving more than 67,000 households without means of economic support. For decades, millions of people in Ethiopia’s Borana region have borne the brunt of the loss of livelihoods as climate change-induced disasters cause the death of their livestock, leaving them vulnerable to economic difficulties. This story is, however, set to change following the…

Smart Africa Digital Academy (SADA) seeks to bridge the digital skills gap in African countries, enhancing employability and meeting the evolving talent requirements of Africans. Since its inception, SADA has provided training to over 7,000 beneficiaries across 35 African countries, covering a wide range of digital transformation topics. Smart Africa’s goal is to transition the continent into a knowledge economy by ensuring affordable access to broadband and promoting the use of ICTs. The World Bank is partnering with Smart Africa to accelerate the expansion of the Smart Africa Digital Academy (SADA) from a national to a regional focus as part…

Zimbabwe is the worst hit in Africa with food inflation at 26% YoY, followed closely by Egypt at 18%, Malawi at 9%, and Guinea at 7%. The persistent weakness of the Zimbabwe dollar has been a driving force behind the steep price growth throughout 2023. Real food inflation, calculated as the difference between food inflation and overall inflation, provides a dire picture of the strain on households’ budgets in these countries. The economies of Zimbabwe, Egypt, and Guinea are facing significant challenges due to soaring food inflation, placing them among the top 10 countries globally most affected by this roiling…

Weeklong UNEA-6 talks in Nairobi will focus on negotiating resolutions on critical issues such as nature-based solutions, highly hazardous pesticides, land degradation, drought, and the environmental aspects of minerals and metals. UNEA-6 talks will see countries consider a total of 19 resolutions aimed at spurring more ambitious multilateral environmental action. The UN Environment Assembly plays a crucial role in setting priorities for global environmental policies and developing international environmental law. Ministers of environment and leaders from over 180 nations gathering in Nairobi for the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) are calling on the urgent need for…

Clean Air Flagship was launched to save lives and slow climate change by boosting cooperation and reducing pollutant emissions. UNEP and CCAC’s Used Heavy Duty Vehicles and the Environment report provides a roadmap to reducing the sector’s emissions through standardizing, monitoring, and greening strategies The launch of a significant cost of inaction study supports the economic case to act on short-lived climate pollutants to limit hazardous global warming and climate disasters. Government Ministers and partners of the UNEP-convened Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) have this week put in place a raft of integrated climate and clean air initiatives designed…

Statistics show that Lake Chad has shrunk in area by some 92 per cent in recent decades. This fast-shrinking waterbody, partly due to the worsening effects of climate change, is putting roughly 50 million people at risk. AfDB is championing a strategy to restore the lake’s ecosystem to counter the tide of loss and destruction of livelihoods. Once considered the sixth-largest inland water bair jordan 1 element deuce vaughn jersey adidas yeezy boost 350 turtle dove smith and soul durex intense vibrations ring custom youth nfl jersey smith and soul decathlon bmx adidas yeezy boost 350 turtle dove custom kings…

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Startups seeking to scale across Africa face a unique set of communication challenges. While culture, infrastructure woes, and regulations pose significant challenges, innovation offers opportunities to overcome these hurdles. Players in the industry such as Beem are developing effective enterprise communication products that firms can tap into to scale their operations across Africa. Africa is emerging as a hotspot for entrepreneurial activity, with startups acrborsa prima classe jock strap deuce vaughn jersey latex hood air jordan 1 low flyease air jordan 1 low flyease uberlube luxury lubricant 8 ft kayak oregon football jerseys inflatable kayak yeezy shoes under 1000 nike…

Africa continues to grapple with food insecurity exacerbated by climate change and inadequate access to financing for both startups and food producers alike. In response, innovators and bold entrepreneurs are going digital, devising modern solutions to enhance food production. At the Africa Tech Summit in Nairobi, agri-innovation startups Homemade by Dropp, Koolboks, Samalife, BWS, Hello Tractor, Seabex and ReNile shared their entrepreneurial journey and reasons why they need financing to create value for farmers and consumers. A number of startups with a focus on digital agricultural innovation in Africa are seeking fresh financing to scale and accelerate their growth across…

The energy crisis in South Africa has significantly impacted the nation’s economic growth, potentially reducing it by up to 3.2 percentage points in 2022. President Cyril Ramaphosa declares that the end of load shedding in South Africa is “finally within reach.” This president’s assertion is a ray of hope for millions of citizens who have endured the disruptive effects of load shedding for far too long. South Africa has long grappled with the scourge of load shedding, a term that has become synonymous with power cuts and energy instability. However, this week, President Cyril Ramaphosa during his 2024 State of…