Environmental Impact

Environmental Impact

Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

Power, Water, and the Trade-offs of a Lesotho-South Africa Megaproject

A water-rich nation fuels South Africa’s economy, but at what cost? Displaced communities and environmental damage reveal the hidden price.
Avatar photo Blossom Amena
Mar 17, 2025 5 min read
Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

Tech Dreams, Power Nightmares

Nigeria’s AI ambitions soar, but with power outages crippling businesses daily, can innovation truly thrive in the dark?
Avatar photo Adetumilara Adetayo
Mar 14, 2025 8 min read
Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

Does ESG Reporting Reflect Real Progress or Just Corporate Greenwashing?

Many companies promote ESG initiatives, but are their reports accurate reflections of real change or just carefully crafted narratives hiding the...
Avatar photo Adetoro Adetayo
Feb 8, 2025 7 min read

Why Your Choice of Sunscreen Could Save Coral Reefs

Just as your choice of sunscreen shields your skin, it can also protect the vibrant life beneath the waves.
Avatar photo Adetoro Adetayo
Sep 6, 2024 11 min read

The True Cost of African Beauty

The growing hair extension market in Africa faces significant environmental challenges, demanding sustainable solutions and informed consumer choices.
Avatar photo Favour Olumuyiwa
Sep 1, 2024 6 min read

How Hannah Max-Macarthy is Redefining Energy Solutions in Sierra Leone

Driven by personal loss and a passion for change, Hannah Max-Macarthy transforms energy solutions in Sierra Leone through sustainable, life-saving cookstoves.
The Publishers
Aug 3, 2024 8 min read
Children studying under a solar lantern in a rural community

Quadloop’s Circular Approach to Sustainable Innovation

Quadloop Africa exemplifies the potential of repurposing electronic waste for sustainable innovation, crafting solar products from discarded electronics to challenge conventional...
Avatar photo Favour Olumuyiwa
Apr 16, 2024 6 min read

The Fascinating Story of BURN: a Leading Cookstove Manufacturing Company

With millions relying on inefficient traditional stoves, BURN’s cookstoves transform lives by cutting fuel costs and emissions.
Avatar photo Adetoro Adetayo
Mar 7, 2023 3 min read