Climate accountability in Africa has just gained a new level of precision. Climate TRACE, the independent global emissions tracking coalition, has released its newest dataset, version 4.8.0, offering monthly estimates…
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Congo secures $60M World Bank support to reinforce urban resilience and climate-safe infrastructure
AfricaEnvironmental ResponsibilityFinance & EconomyNews & AnalysisSustainabilityurban sustainability by Solomon Irungu 342 views 5 minutes readThe World Bank has approved a $60 million package to finance the Strengthening Urban Resilience Project in the Republic of Congo, targeting erosion and flood control, climate-resilient infrastructure, and institutional…
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WHO calls for integrated urban planning as African cities face rising health and climate pressures
AfricaEnvironmental ResponsibilityInternational NewsNews & Analysisurban sustainability by Solomon Irungu 308 views 4 minutes readThe World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for a profound shift in how cities are planned, governed, and funded, urging policymakers to make urban spaces engines of health, equality, and…
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Angola is seeking $4.5 billion to finance a strategic rail connection from its Atlantic coastline to Zambia’s Copperbelt, a move set to reshape regional trade, mineral supply chains, and the…
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Ethiopia’s Coffee exports surge by 47% as reforms and new trade deals fuel record growth
AfricaAgricultureBusinessEconomic ResponsibilityNews & Analysis by Solomon Irungu 1.6K views 5 minutes readEthiopia’s coffee sector began the 2025/26 fiscal year on an impressive note, earning USD 762.75 million in the first three months alone; a 47 percent increase compared with the same…
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Old Mutual’s R2.2 Billion 10X deal positions South Africa as a hub for sustainable investment growth
AfricaEconomic ResponsibilityFinance & EconomyNews & Analysis by Solomon Irungu 422 views 5 minutes readOld Mutual’s recent acquisition of a majority stake in 10X Investments, valued at R2.2 billion, marks more than just a consolidation move in South Africa’s asset management sector, it represents…
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CMAS 2025 positions Africa as the next frontier of high-integrity carbon markets
AfricaCarbon offsetingClimate & EnvironmentEnvironmental ResponsibilityNews & Analysis by Solomon Irungu 256 views 5 minutes readThe just-concluded Carbon Markets Africa Summit 2025 (CMAS) in South Africa marked a defining moment for the continent’s climate finance journey; one where ambition met structure and Africa’s carbon economy…
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Addis Ababa’s dual pursuit of trade liberalisation and nuclear energy signals a pragmatic shift in Africa’s sustainability and energy diplomacy. Ethiopia has moved to deepen ties with Russia, seeking Moscow’s…
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Kenya’s Agribusiness Summit sets out a new blueprint for agricultural transformation
AfricaAgricultureBusinessClimate & EnvironmentNews & AnalysisNorth AfricaRegions by Solomon Irungu 488 views 6 minutes readIn Nairobi this week, Kenya reaffirmed its commitment to transform agriculture from a subsistence livelihood into a competitive, innovation-driven enterprise capable of powering economic growth. The 5th National Agribusiness Summit,…
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GRI and CDP launch joint tool to align climate and energy reporting frameworks
AfricaInternational NewsSustainability partnershipsSustainability reporting by Solomon Irungu 256 views 5 minutes readThe Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) have launched a new joint tool that could simplify one of the most persistent challenges in sustainability reporting; navigating…