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World going nuts for Eswatini farm's macadamias
A regenerative farming community working under the aegis of The Tree of Life Project - a smart agriculture initiative -is working to...

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Nov 24, 20224 min read
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South Africa turns oldest coal plant into clean energy hub
South Africa's state utility firm, Eskom, has retired its last coal-fired power unit at the Komati power station as part of its Just...

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Nov 24, 20226 min read
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Ties that Bind: Africa and Middle East deepening renewable energy partnerships
New partnerships between Africa and the Gulf states are tipped to spur investments into the continent's renewable energy sector. Bonface...

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Nov 24, 20223 min read
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Debt-swap: African nations suggest a $685bn climate fix
African states are hoping to turn debt into climate action as they seek innovative financing solutions that include a push to restructure...

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Nov 24, 20223 min read
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Top banks are offering 'green' auto loans
Forward-looking African financial institutions are accelerating the transition to electric vehicles with attractive financing deals. **By...

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Nov 24, 20223 min read
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Africa's purge of single-use plastic offers opportunities
A raft of legislative interventions is driving Africa’s onslaught on plastic waste as startups on the continent deploy innovative...

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Nov 24, 20224 min read
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Africa's 'green' rules on the rise
As the global fight against climate change gathers pace, more financial market regulators in Africa are introducing environmental...

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Nov 24, 20223 min read
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Walking and cycling keeps Africa ahead in the global race to decarbonise
For all those forced to walk or cycle to work or school every day, a new report highlighting the positive climactic impact will not bring...

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Nov 24, 20224 min read
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Egypt, Algeria and Libya set to lead world's ‘green steel’ revolution
Three African countries are poised to lead the world in the switch to carbon-free steel production. By Conrad Onyango, bird story agency...

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Nov 24, 20224 min read
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Kenya on a charge with e-mobility
Kenya's power utility lays out plans to substantially reduce its carbon footprint by purchasing more e-vehicles, rolling out nationwide...

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Nov 24, 20223 min read
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Venture capital is flowing into Africa’s sustainable energy startups
Startups working to mitigate climate change in Africa have caught the eye of investors as venture funds flow into technology that could...

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Nov 24, 20223 min read
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Two-wheeled mobility blazes a path for Africa's green transit future
Electric motorcycles, bicycles and quadricycles are driving the future of sustainable mobility in Africa as an affordable and practical...

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Nov 24, 20225 min read
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Blockchain offers to boost Africa’s carbon market
New carbon credit trade initiatives, including the use of blockchain technology, are offering African nations a new opportunity for...

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Nov 22, 20224 min read
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Inside Africa’s big climate financing deals
The climate finance needs are significant if Africa is to take its place amongst regions creating solutions to the climate emergency, but...

bird story agency
Nov 22, 20226 min read
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African countries pushing nuclear energy
Seven more African governments are looking to join South Africa - the only African nation with an operational nuclear power plant – in...

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Nov 22, 20224 min read
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Fears of a cold winter expand Africa's gas exports to Europe
Europe's rush to replenish its gas stocks has unlocked a massive new market for Africa's natural gas, with forecasts now showing the...

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Nov 22, 20224 min read
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Rise of climate finance in Africa
Green Finance facilities are beginning to emerge on the continent as private equity firms and banks lead local efforts to narrow the...

bird story agency
Nov 22, 20224 min read
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Egypt deal takes its green hydrogen ambitions to the next level
Egypt, which will host COP27 on November 7-18, has penned a Memorandum of Understanding to set up a US$8 billion plant with the capacity...

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Nov 22, 20224 min read
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Kenya’s rise as a regional geothermal power.
As African countries warm to geothermal energy, the continent’s largest producer is positioning itself as a key role player in the...

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Nov 22, 20224 min read
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More women leaders needed in energy firms to accelerate Africa’s green transition
Despite their vulnerability to climate impacts, women are more likely than men to adopt new ideas and unlock innovative climate...

bird story agency
Nov 22, 20223 min read
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