Climate Projects Overlook ‘Invisible’ Care Work: Here’s Why It Matters
Women members of a farming cooperative, Ivory Coast. Photo by Issouf Sanogo/AFP via Getty Images Care work forms the often invisible infrastructure of all life. It is largely carried out by women and other marginalised groups, and it holds up communities and societies. It can be work in relation to production, such as in farms […]
Sudan: War Crimes in South Kordofan
Civilians Killed, Towns Destroyed in Rapid Support Forces Attacks The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied Arab militias carried out numerous abuses against civilians in Habila county in Sudan’s South Kordofan state from December 2023 to March 2024, during conflict with the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement–North. The abuses constitute war […]
Driving Innovation In Grid Operation And Protection Through Advanced Telecom Solutions
The integration of AI-driven grid management and advanced telecommunications solutions is revolutionising energy systems worldwide, and Africa is no exception. These technologies are critical enablers for enhancing grid reliability, optimising energy distribution, and protecting infrastructure in an increasingly complex energy landscape. The T&D Africa Conference, to be hosted on the 6th March 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa, will host a […]
CHEP’s Commitment To Rhino Conservation In South Africa: A Partnership For Sustainability And Wildlife Protection
With conservation efforts more vital than ever, CHEP, a leader in sustainable supply chain solutions, is proud to partner with Wildlife ACT to protect Africa’s iconic and endangered species, the rhino. This collaboration not only aligns with CHEPs corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives but also reinforces the company’s deep-rooted commitment to environmental sustainability. Together, they […]
Prosper Africa Facilitates Investment Into Morocco’s Agriculture Sector By Supporting Vantage Capital’s Investment In Société de Production Maraîchère Samir S.A. (SPMS)
Washington DC Prosper Africa is catalyzing agricultural production and enhancing environmental and social impact in Morocco by enabling Vantage Capital’s €14 million ($15.2 million) investment in Société de Production Maraîchère Samir S.A. (SPMS), a leading Moroccan grower of red fruits and tomatoes. Facilitated by Prosper Africa’s commercial due diligence support, Vantage Capital’s strategic investment will empower SPMS […]
John Mahama Secures Comeback Victory in Ghana’s Presidential Election
Ghana’s former president, John Dramani Mahama, has made a historic comeback, winning the presidential election after voters rejected the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) over its management of the country’s economic crisis. Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP candidate, conceded defeat on Sunday, despite ongoing official vote tallying. Bawumia’s concession is based on preliminary results […]
Nigeria’s Fintech Industry has Received Over $2 Billion in 2024
Nigeria’s fintech ecosystem secured over $2 billion in investments in 2024, according to the Economic Report released by the Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Economic Affairs. The report, unveiled in Abuja, highlighted that the telecommunications and ICT sector, which fintech falls under, contributed 18.9% to Nigeria’s GDP in 2024, making it […]
AfDB Pledges $1 Billion in Funding to Power Morocco’s Development
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has agreed to a $370 million loan with Rabat to improve its economic governance, enhance its water supply systems, and establish an industrial zone at Nador West Med port. The organization is also mulling over whether to loan Rabat an additional $687 million to bolster its transport infrastructure ahead of […]
Angola’s Sun and Soil are the Keys to its Future Prosperity
If Angola is to achieve the sustainable future it desires, it has to look beyond its oil and towards its sun and soil. In other words, the Southern African country has to leverage its abundant solar resources and vast arable lands to transform its rural areas into innovative hubs and economic powerhouses. Oil contributes over […]
Illegal Mining Crisis: South Africa Rescues Miners Forced Underground
Over 150 illegal miners, many reportedly foreign nationals, have been rescued from an abandoned gold mine in South Africa’s Mpumalanga province. The operation, which began earlier this week, also recovered three bodies. The authorities arrested the rescued individuals and stated that investigations continue into illegal mining activities in the region. Many of the miners claim […]
