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South Africa is approaching a critical inflection point in its water system − one that has developed steadily and largely out of public view. According to participants at the Investec-Proparco industry dialogue, the window for effective intervention is narrowing. Despite being among the world’s 30 most water-scarce countries, South Africans consume an average of 218 […]
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The Annual Trends and Outlook Report finds no shortage of promising agricultural technologies, but highlights greater opportunities for integration, interoperability, and adaptation to African realities. Highlights: Accelerating progress toward unlocking sustained productivity growth and food security in Africa requires coordinated interventions to strengthen the system-wide application of existing technologies and enable their widespread, efficient use, […]
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The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands and the government of Angola have designated the country’s first ever Wetland of International Importance, Lisima Lya Mwono. Located in Angola’s central and southeastern highlands, the site’s name translates to “Source of Life” in the Luchaze language. Since 2015, the National Geographic Okavango Wilderness Project (NGOWP) has been working with communities and governments to […]
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With just two weeks remaining until the Africa Energy Indaba, momentum is rapidly building for what promises to be one of the most influential energy gatherings on the continent. The upcoming edition will convene: All under one roof. The Africa Energy Indaba continues to serve as a strategic platform where policy direction is shaped, procurement priorities are discussed, and […]
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By Julien Karambua, Country Manager at Workforce Staffing Namibia Green hydrogen projects present a significant opportunity for long-term economic transformation in Namibia and could redefine its industrial development. The country is in a highly competitive position, supported by exceptional solar and wind resources and rising global demand for cleaner energy. Securing a major international Engineering, Procurement […]
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UNIDO announced the winners of the inaugural ONE World Sustainability Awards, celebrating the innovators whose work advances sustainable, inclusive industrial development across the globe. The awards were presented on the first day of the twenty-first session of the UNIDO General Conference (GC21) and Global Industry Summit, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Commenting on the significance of […]
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By Msizi Khoza, Managing Executive ESG at Absa Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) Brazil has called on nations to prioritize honouring previous pledges ahead of COP30. Climate adaptation financing was a major talking point at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Developed nations agreed to take the lead in raising the $300 billion required to start addressing the adaptation needs […]
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Africa Energy Indaba 2026 to drive investment, innovation, and collaboration across the continent’s evolving power sector. Africa’s energy sector is on the brink of transformational growth, with investment, technology, and policy innovation reshaping the way power is generated and consumed across the continent. The 18th annual edition of the Africa Energy Indaba, taking place from 3 – 5 March […]
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By H.E. Eng. Ahmed Jama Barre, Minister of Energy and Minerals, Republic of Somaliland Across Africa, the discussion on energy and mineral development is a sizzling topic and is gaining remarkable momentum — from the point of extraction to transformation, from dependence to self-reliance, and from potential to tangible performance. The continent stands at the […]
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Hosted by Actress, Humanitarian and Global Citizen Ambassador Nomzamo Mbatha Summit to Drive Urgent Action and Investment to Scale up Renewable Energy Access Across Africa Ahead of the G20 Presented by Harith General Partners, with Partners Octopus Energy, Pele Energy Group, TransEnergy Global, and Supported by Genesis Energy and PayPal Global Citizen, the world’s largest […]
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