Ethiopia has moved to reassure both its neighbors and the wider continent that its Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), set to be inaugurated on September 9, will serve as a…
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A new chapter in African aviation is taking shape as RwandAir expands its fleet with the arrival of two Boeing 737-800 aircraft, while preparing for the delivery of another narrow-body…
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Egypt becomes Russia’s top African partner as El-Dabaa nuclear power project gains momentum
by Lisa MatataAfricaEnvironmental ResponsibilityInternational NewsRenewable energySustainability by Lisa Matata 21 views 3 minutes readRussia has formally named Egypt its largest trade and economic partner in Africa, highlighting a relationship that has grown from Cold War-era military ties into a broad economic partnership. At…
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Tanzania blocks Soda Ash mining project at Lake Natron to protect Flamingo breeding grounds
by Lisa MatataAfricaEnvironmental ResponsibilityNews & AnalysisSustainability by Lisa Matata 38 views 3 minutes readApproval for a large-scale soda ash extraction facility at Lake Natron has been denied by the Tanzanian government, blocking industrial activity in one of East Africa’s most ecologically sensitive areas.…
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SADC leadership transition tests regional commitment to peace, integration and resilience
by Lisa MatataMadagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has assumed the chairmanship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), taking over from Zimbabwe’s Emmerson Mnangagwa at the 45th Heads of State and Government Summit…
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Verra and S&P Global launch next-gen carbon registry with big implications for Africa
by Lisa MatataAfricaCarbon offsetingEnvironmental ResponsibilityInternational NewsSustainability by Lisa Matata 22 views 4 minutes readIn a move set to reshape the global carbon markets, Verra, the world’s largest greenhouse gas standards body, has partnered with S&P Global Commodity Insights to build a next-generation carbon…
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Zambia advances 2030 energy access ambition with $300M ZESCO–Anzana Lobito Corridor electrification
by Lisa MatataAfricacorporate sustainabilityEconomic ResponsibilityNews & Analysis by Lisa Matata 19 views 4 minutes readZambia’s national electricity utility, ZESCO Limited, and the Africa-focused developer Anzana Electric Group have finalized a joint venture agreement to invest $300 million in expanding electricity access along the Zambian…
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U.S. tariffs deal heavy blow to Lesotho’s textile industry, leaving thousands jobless
by Lisa MatataA sweeping U.S. tariff policy announced in April has plunged Lesotho’s vital textile industry into crisis, leaving thousands jobless and threatening the economic stability of one of Africa’s smallest and…
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KenGen doubles down on geothermal as Kenya’s record demand tests East Africa’s grid
by Lisa MatataAfricaEnergy & TransitionNews & AnalysisRenewable energySustainable development by Lisa Matata 23 views 5 minutes readKenya’s state generator KenGen is accelerating exploration and upgrades across the Rift Valley, spanning Suswa, Olkaria, Menengai and the Baringo–Silali prospect, as the country’s power demand breaks successive records and…
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AfDB champions partnerships and green investment at Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9)
by Lisa MatataAfricaEconomic ResponsibilityInternational NewsSustainability by Lisa Matata 26 views 3 minutes readThe African Development Bank (AfDB) has placed partnerships and sustainable investment at the heart of its agenda as it participates in the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9),…