Sanlam Investments recently announced that it will serve as the title sponsor of Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES) for a third consecutive year; the summit is scheduled for 24–27 February…
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Rescued African Grey Parrots take flight as DRC tightens ban on wildlife trafficking
by Lisa MatataAfricaEnvironmental ResponsibilityNews & AnalysispolicySustainable development by Lisa Matata 21 views 5 minutes readThe Democratic Republic of Congo has begun enforcing a national ban on the capture and trade of African grey parrots, and conservationists are marking the moment with a milestone: fifty…
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Nigeria is taking decisive steps to enter the global carbon economy, with President Bola Tinubu approving the country’s National Carbon Market Framework, the activation of its Climate Change Fund, and…
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Mozambique secures $2 million drought insurance as AfDB’s climate risk programme reaches $150 million across Africa
by Lisa MatataMozambique has received a $2 million drought insurance premium under the African Development Bank’s Africa Disaster Risk Financing (ADRiFi) Programme, marking its third consecutive year of coverage and reinforcing the…
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Africa’s Natascha Viljoen to lead $99bn Newmont Corporation in a defining moment for global mining sustainability
by Lisa MatataAfricaMiningNews & AnalysisPolicy & GovernanceSustainable developmentWOMEN by Lisa Matata 27 views 3 minutes readIn January 2026, South African-born mining executive Natascha Viljoen will step into history as the first woman to lead Newmont Corporation, the world’s largest gold mining company, valued at $99.45…
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U.S. pressure stalls global shipping decarbonization deal, casting shadows on Africa’s maritime future
by Lisa MatataThe International Maritime Organization (IMO) has postponed the long-awaited adoption of its Net-Zero Framework, an ambitious plan meant to steer global shipping toward carbon neutrality, after the United States threatened…
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The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Rural Electrification Agency and several state governments, has signed renewable energy investment agreements worth $435 million with private and development partners. The signing…
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Africa’s Sustainable Innovation Ecosystem draws global investors at EMERGING Valley 2025
by Lisa MatataAs the world redefines its technological and investment frontiers, Africa’s innovation ecosystem is rapidly positioning itself as a core pillar of global progress. The upcoming EMERGING Valley 2025 Summit, set…
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Tanzania eyes sustainable growth with Msalato International Airport as regional air transport hub
by Lisa MatataThe Tanzanian government has outlined plans to transform Msalato International Airport into a major transport and logistics hub for the Great Lakes region, a move expected to strengthen trade, tourism,…
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Egypt unveils $5.7 billion plan to drill 480 Oil Wells, targeting declining output and energy security
by Lisa MatataEgypt has announced plans to drill 480 exploratory oil wells over the next five years under a $5.7 billion investment program, part of a broader effort to reverse declining crude…