Renewable Energy
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COP30 Showed Why Africa Must Lead the Next Phase of Climate Action
byAdetoro Adetayo• Nov 26, 2025
The continent isn’t asking for charity; it’s building energy systems, financing models, and industries that could shape the global green economy.
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Skills Every Young African Should Build to Thrive in the Green Economy
byThe Insight Desk• Oct 8, 2025
Many young Africans are rethinking what work means, turning climate challenges into income through skills in clean energy, farming, and innovation.
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African Mining Week Opens Doors to New Deals
byThe Trending Desk• Oct 5, 2025
On October 1–3, 2025, ministers and investors met in Cape Town to chart Africa’s mining future: innovation, investment, and inclusion took center stage.
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Africa Is Tired of Promises. It Wants Power Over Its Climate Future.
byTomi Abe• Sep 15, 2025
At the 2025 Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa, leaders launched a $50 billion plan to fund homegrown solutions. Can they close the $190 billion gap?
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How Invisible Networks Are Powering the Next Economic Leap
byAdetumilara Adetayo• Aug 6, 2025
Fiber cables and cloud servers don’t get much attention, but they’re changing lives—from smart farms in Uganda to online classrooms in Nigeria. Can Africa connect the rest before the gap widens?
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Mauritius is Losing Its Beaches. Can Local Action Outpace the Rising Sea?
byGloria Edukere• Jul 11, 2025
From disappearing coastlines to coral collapse and economic strain, climate change is reshaping life on the island. But communities, farmers, and fishers aren’t waiting for the government to act.
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Can Solar and Hydro Finally Light Up Liberia? This $96 Million Project Hopes So
byVictoria Agbakwuru• May 26, 2025
A new hybrid energy system aims to close Liberia’s electricity gap, but weak infrastructure, rising debt, and public mistrust could pull the plug before it begins.
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The Global North Has Its 'Smart Cities.' Africa Is Building Better Ones.
byVictoria Agbakwuru• Apr 16, 2025
African urban development isn’t playing catch-up. It’s forging a new path that blends technology with culture, ecology, and inclusivity.
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Africa's Tech Funding Is Booming But Not Where It Matters Most
byAdetumilara Adetayo• Apr 10, 2025
Fintech startups are swimming in capital while health, food, and climate solutions fight for scraps. Is the investment model broken?
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Can AfCFTA Boost Trade Without Harming the Environment?
bySalamatu Alabi• Mar 23, 2025
Africa’s biggest trade deal promises economic growth, but weak regulations and rapid industrial expansion could trigger an environmental crisis. What’s the plan?
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Who Will Keep Paying the Price for Polluted Air?
byAdetoro Adetayo• Mar 19, 2025
Despite contributing the least to global emissions, vulnerable communities face worsening air pollution, rising deaths, and economic devastation—who will act?
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Tech Dreams, Power Nightmares
byAdetumilara Adetayo• Mar 14, 2025
Nigeria’s AI ambitions soar, but with power outages crippling businesses daily, can innovation truly thrive in the dark?
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What Dr. Eyitemi Fasanu Thinks About Africa's Power Funding Puzzle
byThe Publishers• Feb 23, 2025
Limited funding and high capital costs hinder Africa’s clean energy expansion. Dr. Eyitemi Fasanu explores solutions to bridge the investment gap.
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Does ESG Reporting Reflect Real Progress or Just Corporate Greenwashing?
byAdetoro Adetayo• Feb 8, 2025
Many companies promote ESG initiatives, but are their reports accurate reflections of real change or just carefully crafted narratives hiding the truth?
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The Hidden Costs of Ignoring Women in Climate Policy
byEzinne Okoroafor• Jan 29, 2025
Excluding women from climate decision-making costs more than progress—leaving communities vulnerable, resources mismanaged, and solutions overlooked.
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What COP29 Revealed About Africa’s Role in Global Climate Governance
byTomi Abe• Jan 17, 2025
Africa’s bold stance at COP29 reshapes its climate future, pushing for fair funding and a more influential voice in global governance.
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Who Really Controls Africa’s Solar Switch?
byVictoria Agbakwuru• Jan 11, 2025
Foreign investments dominate Africa’s solar projects, but are local communities gaining control, or is history repeating itself?
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The Green Job Paradox: Who Wins and Who’s Left Behind?
byAdetoro Adetayo• Nov 27, 2024
While green jobs promise growth, unequal access to resources, training, and infrastructure may leave many behind in the transition.
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E-Mobility for the Many, Not the Few
byAdetoro Adetayo• Nov 16, 2024
What strategies can Africa adopt to make e-mobility affordable and accessible while bridging the gap in urban transportation for underserved communities?
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The Surprising Ways Africa Is Funding Its Future
byTomi Abe• Nov 11, 2024
As Africa faces immense challenges, it's tapping into unexpected sources of funding and innovation to secure its future growth.
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The Guardians of Gaia
byThe Publishers• Jun 19, 2024
What happens when a small African village, guided by the wisdom of its elders and fueled by unity against exploitation, harnesses the power of the sun to defend its land and preserve its legacy for generations to come?
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Namibia's Daring Quest to Decarbonize the Steel Industry
byAdetoro Adetayo• May 20, 2024
In a bold move, Namibia’s Oshivela Project aims to reshape steel production by cutting emissions entirely, marking a historic shift forward.
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CSR's Role in Africa's Sustainable Future
byAdetoro Adetayo• Apr 27, 2024
In Africa's evolving development story, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) plays a crucial role, fostering collaborative partnerships between businesses and communities to address the continent's complex challenges and drive inclusive growth, while aligning with global sustainability objectives.
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Quadloop's Circular Approach to Sustainable Innovation
byFavour Olumuyiwa• Apr 16, 2024
Quadloop Africa exemplifies the potential of repurposing electronic waste for sustainable innovation, crafting solar products from discarded electronics to challenge conventional perceptions of waste and envision a future where environmental stewardship intersects with economic prosperity.
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Do Nigerians Have an Appetite for Eco-Friendly Products?
byAdetola Adetayo• Apr 5, 2024
Nigeria's evolving consumer landscape presents both challenges and opportunities for businesses as they navigate the complexities of promoting sustainable products and practices in a rapidly changing market environment.
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Green Goals: Powering African Football with Renewable Energy
byJackie Omekara• Mar 8, 2024
As the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) grapples with the economic allure of its $1 billion value and environmental controversies surrounding major sponsor Total Energies, the urgent call for ethical sponsorships and strategic renewable energy investments unfolds as a pivotal narrative, urging AFCON to champion a greener and more sustainable legacy.
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Climate Countdown: COP28's Impact on Africa
byFavour Olumuyiwa• Feb 8, 2024
The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) under the UNFCCC, held in Dubai, marked a pivotal shift away from the fossil fuel era towards sustainable development, particularly for Africa, with financial commitments of over $174 million set to address climate vulnerabilities and foster resilience, sustainability, and equitable progress.
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How Lake Turkana Powers Kenya's Green Revolution
byTomi Abe• Jan 17, 2024
Lake Turkana Wind Power Limited is transforming lives in Kenya, harnessing wind energy to create jobs and foster community development.
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Can Nigeria Plug In? The High-Wire Road to Electric Vehicles in a Low-Power Nation
byOluwadara Adewuyi• Nov 6, 2023
Power cuts, limited infrastructure, and uneven policy are holding back Nigeria’s EV future, but local innovation and off-grid solutions could offer a way forward.
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The Unfinished Business of African Development
byAdetoro Adetayo• Jan 30, 2023
From overfished coasts to crumbling policies, sustainability isn’t a luxury, it’s a lifeline. But without trust, leadership, and real follow-through, the gap only grows.
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