Kenya is seeking to expand the role of carbon markets and blended finance in its climate strategy, Environment Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa told global ministers and negotiators at the Petersberg…
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Africa’s Natascha Viljoen to lead $99bn Newmont Corporation in a defining moment for global mining sustainability
by Lisa MatataAfricaMiningNews & AnalysisPolicy & GovernanceSustainable developmentWOMEN by Lisa Matata 651 views 3 minutes readIn January 2026, South African-born mining executive Natascha Viljoen will step into history as the first woman to lead Newmont Corporation, the world’s largest gold mining company, valued at $99.45…
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Oil majors abandon Net-Zero Standards, exposing cracks in global climate accountability
by Carlton Oloocorporate sustainabilityEnergy & TransitionNews & Analysispolicy by Carlton Oloo 689 views 4 minutes readGlobal oil majors have quietly withdrawn from a landmark initiative to define what “net zero” really means for the fossil fuel industry, casting fresh doubt over the sincerity of corporate…
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As climate change intensifies and agricultural resilience becomes critical, California’s wine industry has emerged as a model for sustainable transformation. Through its Green Medal Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards, the industry…
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East African bankers tackle sustainability and climate risk at conference in Mwanza
Africacorporate sustainabilityNews & Analysissustainability events by Solomon Irungu 473 views 2 minutes readFinancial leaders from across East and Southern Africa gathered in Mwanza from July 14 to 18 for the 22nd East African Banking School Conference, with a focus on rethinking the…
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Tanzania’s $30B LNG project signals energy ambition while it raises sustainability questions
by Carlton OlooTanzania has taken a decisive step toward reshaping the energy future of East Africa. Backed by an alliance of global oil and gas giants including Shell, ExxonMobil, Equinor, and Ophir…
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As Africa navigates its energy transition, a growing body of evidence shows that gender inclusion is not a side conversation, it is central to unlocking resilience, innovation, and impact. Recognizing…
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New report spotlights sustainable transition ahead of African Mining Week 2025
by Carlton OlooAfricaConferencesEconomic ResponsibilityeventsNews & Analysis by Carlton Oloo 542 views 3 minutes readAs the world races toward a low-carbon, tech-driven future, Africa’s role in the global mineral supply chain is quickly moving from peripheral to pivotal. A newly released report, The African…
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Dangote refinery expansion set to redefine Africa’s energy independence
African BusinessesEconomic ResponsibilityEnergy & TransitionNews & Analysis by Solomon Irungu 941 views 4 minutes readAfrica’s largest oil refinery is about to get even bigger—and the implications for the continent’s energy landscape could be transformative. The $20 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery, located in the Lekki…
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A new investment vehicle, Growth Investment Partners Zambia (GIP Zambia), has been officially launched to channel long-term, local currency finance into Zambian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The initiative, backed…
