South Africa and Kenya Leading Sustainable Finance in Africa
South Africa and Kenya are leading Africa’s transition to sustainable finance, as highlighted in the World Wide Fund for Nature’s (WWF) inaugural Sustainable Banking Assessment (SUSBA) for Africa Report 2025. The assessment, which evaluated 25 banks across eight African nations, including South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Namibia, Zambia, Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, […]
Kenya’s Youth Commit Boldly to Forests and Green Transition for COP 30
Kenyan young environmental leaders convened at the AfricanYouth4Forests (AY4F) National Youth Workshop in Kitui County (eastern Kenya), issuing a powerful declaration to spearhead forest conservation and the green economy. Held under the theme “From Science to Youth Action for Sustainable Forestry,” the three day event, organized by the African Forest Forum, Kenya Forestry Research Institute […]
Mozambique Strengthens Energy Cooperation with Zambia and Zimbabwe
Mozambique has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Zambia and Zimbabwe to enhance regional energy integration and address Southern Africa’s energy challenges. Formalized in Maputo (Capital of Mozambique), these agreements strengthen cooperation in energy infrastructure, renewable energy development, and power trading, aligning with the region’s green economy goals. The MoUs focus on expanding cross-border electricity […]
Mozambique Leads Southern Africa in Hydropower Production
Mozambique has emerged as Southern Africa’s leading producer of hydroelectric power, underscoring its commitment to sustainable energy and regional cooperation. This achievement was highlighted by President Daniel Chapo during the 11th Mining and Energy Conference (MMEC) in Maputo, emphasizing the country’s growing role in supplying clean energy to the region. The Cahora Bassa Hydroelectric Plant […]
Mozambique Improves Rural Energy Access with 3MW Solar Mini-Grid Project
Mozambique is accelerating its renewable energy agenda by inviting Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to develop solar-powered mini-grids in Nampula province (Northern Mozambique). Supported by Germany’s KfW Development Bank, this initiative targets rural communities and aims to deliver 3 MW of clean, decentralized energy through systems with integrated battery storage. The project aligns with Mozambique’s Vision […]
Boosting the Green Economy through Digital Transformation in Cabo Verde
Cabo Verde’s Technology Park (TechPark CV), inaugurated on May 5, 2025, marks a pivotal step in the nation’s digital transformation, supported by a €51.85 million investment from the African Development Bank. Located in Praia and Mindelo, the park hosts 23 companies from seven countries, employing 311 professionals and offering state-of-the-art facilities, including a Data Centre […]
Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative A Model for Climate Resilience and Economic Growth
Ethiopia is increasingly earning global acclaim for its pioneering climate action through the Green Legacy Initiative, launched in 2019, which is delivering significant environmental and economic benefits. By prioritizing reforestation and forest restoration, the initiative has increased Ethiopia’s forest cover to over 23%, reversing decades of environmental decline. This ambitious program addresses climate change while […]
The African Development Bank Commits $3 Billion to Nigeria’s Green Economy and Infrastructure
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has launched a five-year Country Strategy Paper (CSP) for Nigeria (2025–2030), committing $650 million annually to drive sustainable economic growth, improve infrastructure, and foster inclusive development. With $2.95 billion in direct financing over the first four years, supplemented by $3.21 billion in co-financing, the strategy aligns with Nigeria’s Agenda 2050, […]
African Union Targets 45% Agrifood Growth by 2035
The African Union (AU) has unveiled an ambitious Ten-Year Strategy to increase agrifood production by 45% by 2035, aligning with its Agenda 2063 vision for sustainable development. The plan, designed to improve food security and economic resilience, aims to transform Africa’s agricultural sector, which employs over 60% of the continent’s workforce and contributes significantly to […]
Kenya’s Leadership in Africa’s Sustainable Energy Revolution
Kenya is emerging as a beacon of sustainable energy in Africa, with praise from the International Energy Agency (IEA) for its ambitious strides toward universal electricity access by 2030 and significant progress in renewable energy expansion. The IEA’s 2024 Energy Policy Review highlights Kenya’s remarkable progress, with electricity access soaring from 37% in 2013 to […]
