Lisa Matata

Africa’s leaders, financial experts, and international partners recently came together for a  three-day AU Conference focused on one big issue: debt. But this wasn’t just another meeting. It was a…

  The Climate Change Act 22 of 2024 has finally come into effect, ushering in a new era of environmental governance in South Africa. Long awaited and highly significant, this…

In April 2025, African leaders convened in Kigali, Rwanda, for the inaugural Global AI Summit on Africa, culminating in the signing of the Africa Declaration on Artificial Intelligence. This landmark…

In February 2024, Zambia witnessed one of its worst environmental disasters in recent history when a tailings dam at the Sino Metals Leach Zambia plant near Chambishi ruptured, spilling an…

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is a critical tool in the global effort to reduce industrial greenhouse gas emissions, and ExxonMobil is at the forefront of advancing this technology at…

Across Africa, NGOs are being called upon to solve increasingly complex issues ranging from poverty and food insecurity to environmental degradation and youth unemployment. Traditional approaches often fall short in…

Data gaps, shifting carbon goals, and compliance risks may follow global trade realignment Former U.S. President Donald Trump is back in the headlines with a bold move—proposing sweeping new tariffs…

In the vineyards of South Africa’s Western Cape—where some of the world’s finest wines are grown—farm workers are demanding justice. Not just economic justice, but justice for their health, their…

The global textile industry is at a critical crossroads, with mounting waste and pollution posing severe environmental and social challenges. As the world grapples with these issues, innovative solutions are…

supply chains are not just about moving goods from one place to another. They are intricate ecosystems, shaped by global regulations, shifting consumer expectations, and an increasingly heightened focus on…