Tony Elumelu Foundation’s BeGreen Africa Entrepreneurship Program 2025
Freee Recycle Limited, a Nigerian enterprise established in 2018, has emerged as a leading force in urban waste management. The company has transformed over 400,000 discarded tyres into valuable products ranging from construction materials to consumer goods.
From Waste to Worth: Nigeria’s Tyre Recycling Solution
Freee Recycle Limited, a Nigerian enterprise established in 2018, has emerged as a leading force in urban waste management. The company has transformed over 400,000 discarded tyres into valuable products ranging from construction materials to consumer goods.
Balama Graphite Operation Achieves IRMA 50 Certification for Responsible Mining Standards
On the 19th of December the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) released the results of the independent audit on Syrah’s Balama graphite operation. The Balama graphite operation received an IRMA 50 certification from SCS Global Services for meeting all essential requirements. Therefore achieving over 50% compliance across the standard’s four pillars. These include, social […]
Mozambique’s Green Energy Leap: AfDB Backs Landmark Wind Farm Project
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $54 million loan to help construct Mozambique’s first large-scale wind farm. The Namaacha Wind Farm will be located 50 km from Maputo, Mozambique’s capital, and will generate 331.6 gigawatt-hours of electricity annually. This 120 MW wind farm is part of a larger $224.5 million project that involves […]
Africa’s Leaders in Green Energy Generation
Africa stands at the cusp of an energy revolution, with several countries leading the way with sustainable power solutions that could transform our continent’s future. Despite over 600 million people lacking reliable electricity, nations like Mozambique, Ethiopia, Zambia, Kenya, and Ghana are proving that renewable energy isn’t just a possibility, it’s a powerful instrument.
Mozambique’s First Large Scale Solar Plant
The Central Solar de Mocuba (CESOM) is Mozambique’s first large-scale solar power plant, addressing the country’s electricity reliability issues.
The Great Green Wall: Revitalising Africa’s Sahel Region
The Great Green Wall is transforming Africa’s Sahel region into a vibrant green belt stretching 8,000 km from Senegal to Djibouti.
Africa’s first Eco-Brick Factory
UNICEF, in partnership with Colombian social enterprise Conceptos Plasticos, has launched a groundbreaking initiative in Côte d’Ivoire by establishing Africa’s first recycled plastic brick factory in Yopougon, Abidjan.
The BRILHO Programme
The BRILHO Programme is an innovative project finding green energy solutions for Mozambique.
