China has long been a significant player in Africa’s energy sector, historically focusing on large-scale fossil fuel projects. However, recent developments indicate a strategic pivot towards renewable energy investments across the continent. Transition to Renewable Energy At the 2024 Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing, China announced plans to develop 30 renewable energy projects…
The climate transition is not only a developmental goal for South Africa, but a matter of survival for humanity and the globe. This is according to President Cyril Ramaphosa, who chaired the virtual inaugural meeting of the newly elected Presidential Climate Commission on Friday. “Climate change is an existential threat to the future of humanity…
Amid deadly drought, humanitarian organizations forced to drastically scale back services due to funding cuts A new report from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) confirms that hunger across Somalia is rising sharply following 4 consecutive seasons of failed rains and steep humanitarian funding cuts. An estimated 4.8 million people were facing Crisis-level or worse acute food insecurity in January, with that number projected to rise to 6.5 million between February and…
Nigeria to host the fifth Intra-African Trade Fair 2027 (IATF2027) from 5 to 11 November 2027. The Federal Republic of Nigeria has today signed the hosting agreement for the fifth Intra-African Trade Fair 2027 (IATF2027), taking over the baton from Algeria which hosted the highly successful fourth edition that recorded US$49.94 billion in trade and investment…
Kenya has made history in the global fight against wildlife trafficking after four individuals — two Belgian nationals, a Vietnamese citizen, and a Kenyan — were sentenced in a groundbreaking case involving the illegal trade of live garden ants. Lornoy David and Seppe Lodewijckx of Belgium, Vietnamese national Duh Hung, and Kenyan citizen Dennis Ng’ang’a…
Despite Africa’s burgeoning startup ecosystem attracting increasing global venture capital (VC) attention, Tanzanian startups often find themselves overlooked. While neighboring countries like Kenya and Nigeria have become hotspots for VC investments, Tanzania’s startup scene struggles to secure similar funding. Several interrelated factors contribute to this disparity. 1. Nascent Venture Capital Ecosystem Tanzania’s VC landscape is…
More and more countries – and former SA President Jacob Zuma – are backing Rabat’s plan for autonomy for Western Sahara. Former South African President Jacob Zuma’s visit to Morocco and endorsement of its continued occupation of Western Sahara as an autonomous region, have rekindled debate about this contentious and ongoing issue. Zuma, who now…
When the presidency of the Group of 20 rotated to South Africa last year, the government launched a year-long campaign to highlight the country’s assets and advocate for an ‘African agenda’. On November 22nd and 23rd, leaders of G20 members – 19 of the largest developing and developed countries and the European Union and Africa Union –…
As global markets evolve at an unprecedented pace, both short- and long-term growth are being shaped by powerful shifts that no business or investor can afford to ignore. Future growth belongs to those who adapt early, invest wisely, and lead with innovation and sustainability at the core. The next decade will not be business as…
The ocean comprises 70% of the planet and has a profound impact on all life on Earth. It regulates the global climate, produces most of the oxygen we breathe, absorbs carbon dioxide, and supports a vast network of life that sustains ecosystems and our planet’s life support. It also acts as the largest ‘carbon sink’, a vital buffer…