Africa’s Green Industrial Leaders in 2025
Green industrialisation is reshaping Africa’s economic landscape, with ten countries making significant progress aligning industrial growth with environmental sustainability. This transition is powered by growing investments in renewable energy, national green policies, and regional collaboration through frameworks like the African Continental Free Trade Area. Tunisia leads in 2025, combining renewable energy with green steel production, […]
Ethiopia Emerges as Clean Energy Leader for COP30
At COP30, Ethiopia will present innovative solutions, from its hydro-powered grid to its ambitious electric vehicle adoption plans. A key highlight will be the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), which, when fully operational, will meet domestic energy needs and supply affordable clean electricity to neighbouring East African countries. Ethiopia’s proactive policies aim to curb emissions […]
Africa’s Renewable Energy Rise is Reshaping Global Investment Strategies
Africa is rapidly emerging as a global leader in renewable energy, driven by a sharp rise in foreign direct investment (FDI) in green infrastructure. Countries like Morocco, Egypt, South Africa, and Mauritania are at the forefront of this transformation, attracting multi-billion-dollar commitments in solar, wind, and green hydrogen projects. Morocco has emerged as a regional […]
Ghana is emerging as a key enabler of green tech growth in Africa
Ghana is establishing itself as a regional leader in green technology by implementing supportive policies and infrastructure that foster the growth of renewable energy and e-mobility. With electricity access reaching approximately 86% of the population, the country has made significant strides in expanding energy access while integrating sustainable solutions. A key goal is to raise […]
Africa’s Green Energy Shift Could Save $5 Trillion and Add 2 Million Jobs
A new report by Power Shift Africa highlights the transformative potential of a renewable energy transition across the continent by 2050. The study estimates savings of up to US$5 trillion and the creation of over 2 million jobs by transitioning to 100% renewable energy. It outlines how Africa’s energy capacity could grow from 80 gigawatts […]
“Transformar” Project Launched to Boost Development in Tete, Central Mozambique
The Mozambican government has launched the “Transformar” project in Cahora Bassa, Tete Province (central Mozambique), to promote sustainable development and improve local livelihoods. Officially inaugurated by President Daniel Chapo, the initiative is financed by Hidroeléctrica de Cahora Bassa (HCB) and marks a strategic step in advancing regional development. The project includes various infrastructure investments, including […]
UNI Africa Youth Unite in Maputo to Strengthen Young Workers’ Leadership
At the 6th UNI Africa Youth Conference in Maputo, the capital of Mozambique, on 21 June, young trade unionists from across the continent united to push for greater leadership, inclusion, and rights. Under the theme “Consolidating Young Workers’ Power,” participants adopted a five-point action plan to integrate youth voices into union structures and policy-making. Africa […]
Uganda Overtakes Ethiopia as Africa’s Leading Coffee Exporter
Uganda has surpassed Ethiopia to become Africa’s top coffee exporter, a shift driven by strategic investments in the coffee sector. In May 2025, Uganda exported over 793,000 sixty-kilogram bags of coffee, generating USD 243 million, while Ethiopia exported 43,000 metric tonnes. This development reflects Uganda’s focus on enhancing production, quality, and resilience, aligning with green […]
Navigating AI Expansion and Environmental Sustainability in Africa
As artificial intelligence (AI) expands rapidly across Africa, corporate leaders face a growing dilemma about leveraging AI’s benefits while managing its environmental impact. AI systems require immense computational power, with some data centers consuming electricity equivalent to that used by 100,000 households. In regions where power grids rely on fossil fuels, such as South Africa, […]
Rwanda Explores Carbon Credit Collateral to Accelerate Green Finance
Rwanda is exploring a financial strategy to achieve its carbon neutrality goal by 2050, using carbon credits as collateral to secure funding for climate-focused entrepreneurs. Carbon credits, which represent one tonne of reduced or avoided CO₂ emissions, are increasingly viewed as valuable financial assets globally. In Rwanda, companies like DelAgua already generate revenue from tradable […]