Why a Zimbabwean Farming Project Failed: Lessons for Rural Innovation
Many countries in sub-Saharan Africa commit resources to promote agricultural innovations. This is based on the assumption that rural livelihoods are mainly agricultural and that the innovations will increase agricultural production and household income. As resources come under pressure from growing populations and natural resource degradation, governments and donors want to see that agricultural research and […]
Covid-19 Has Added Impetus To Africa’s Sustainable Finance Market – Standard Bank CEO Sim Tshabalala
The COVID-19 crisis has heightened the focus on climate change and financial instruments that promote sustainable economic development, Standard Bank Group CEO Sim Tshabalala says in the latest episode of the ClimateBiz podcast series hosted by the International Finance Corporation (IFC). In a discussion focused on “Financing the green rebuild”, Tshabalala notes that pressure is building […]
Sasfin’s First In The World: R600m To Support Marginalised SMEs
Championing women, youth and COVID-affected businesses in SA Sasfin has obtained a R390m funding line as well as a R600m portfolio guarantee facility (NASIRA) from FMO, the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank, to provide loans to women, youth and Covid-19 impacted businesses and empower South African entrepreneurs to build a better world. Sasfin is the first […]
Hybrid Solutions Are The Most Effective Way To Deliver Reliable Clean Power
The energy markets are undergoing a massive transformation as governments around the world transition away from fossil fuels towards the integration of renewable energy. This trend is clearly visible in the mining industry as demonstrated by recent power projects in South America and in Australia. According to Bloomberg New Energy Finance, in 2018, mines purchased […]
