Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu is set to headline the upcoming African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa, where he will showcase a sweeping reform agenda that has already unlocked more than $8 billion in new energy investments. His participation underscores Nigeria’s growing reputation as one of Africa’s most dynamic and reform-driven energy markets.
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Trinasolar unveils resilient solar technology tailored for Africa’s harsh climate
by Carlton OlooAfricacorporate sustainabilityInternational NewsNews & AnalysisRenewable energySustainabilityTechnology by Carlton Oloo 571 views 4 minutes readGlobal solar giant Trinasolar has unveiled a new weather-resilient solar module at the Africa Energy Forum (AEF) in Cape Town, in a move that underscores growing efforts to develop climate-smart energy infrastructure specifically designed for African conditions.
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Major step for Kenyan agribusiness: Del Monte Kenya aligns with UN global standards
by Carlton OlooAfricaAgriculturecorporate sustainabilityNews & AnalysisSustainability by Carlton Oloo 706 views 4 minutes readIn a move expected to strengthen environmental accountability and ethical business practices across Kenya’s agribusiness sector, Del Monte Kenya Limited has officially joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative.
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Standard Chartered Bank is ramping up efforts to channel capital into ocean-based climate solutions, positioning itself at the forefront of a growing global push to protect marine biodiversity and support…
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Africa’s automotive industry faces new climate mandate with global net-zero benchmark
by Carlton OlooAfricaNews & AnalysisRenewable energySustainabilitytransport by Carlton Oloo 541 views 4 minutes readAs the world accelerates toward a carbon-neutral future, the automotive industry, long considered one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions is being urged to overhaul its operations. A…
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Kenya’s nuclear power ambition meets community resistance and ecological risk
by Carlton OlooAfricaEnergy & TransitionNews & AnalysisRenewable energySocial Responsibility by Carlton Oloo 929 views 4 minutes readUyombo, a small coastal village in Kenya, Kilifi County, has recently sparked unrest due to uncertainty in talks of a nuclear power plant coming to the area. While the government…
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Africa steps boldly into the future of clean energy at the Green Hydrogen Summit 2025
by Carlton OlooA bold new chapter in Africa’s clean energy story unfolded this week in Cape Town, where the continent’s most influential leaders, financiers, and energy experts have gathered for the Green…
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Ethiopia has officially been awarded the bid to host the second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2), set to take place from September 8 to 10 in Addis Ababa. The announcement follows…
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Europe bets on African Climate Innovation: Horizon Europe 2025 ushers in a new era of sustainability partnerships
by Carlton OlooThe European Union has launched the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025, unveiling the “Africa Initiative III”—a funding envelope of €500.5 million dedicated to Africa-focused research and innovation.
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Africa’s New Year Resolutions: How businesses can embrace a sustainable future
AfricaBusinessInsights & ReportsOpinion & CommentaryRegionsSustainabilityPan-African by Dr. Edward Mungai 744 views 4 minutes readThis year, more than ever, Africa needs to embrace sustainability as a core principle for its growth and prosperity.