Ecomondo 2026, one of Europe’s leading events dedicated to the green, blue and circular economy, is set to place international cooperation, resource efficiency and industrial sustainability at the centre of…
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Rwanda agritech innovation challenge advances 12 startups as digital agriculture gains momentum across Africa
AfricaAfrican BusinessesAfrican Policy WatchAgricultureBiodiversity & NatureClimate & EnvironmentClimate FinanceClimate Science (Africa-focused)Development FinanceEast AfricaEconomic ResponsibilityEnvironmental ResponsibilityGreen Investment & InfrastructureLaws, Standards & FrameworksMultilateral InstitutionsPolicy & GovernanceSocial Responsibilitysustainability eventsSustainable developmentSustainable Finance & ESGTechnologyWater & Food Systems by Kathambi Muriithi 1.5K views 4 minutes readRwanda has selected 12 youth-led agritech enterprises to advance to the bootcamp stage of the AYuTe Africa Challenge Rwanda 2026, highlighting the country’s growing commitment to technology-driven agricultural transformation and…
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Algeria’s US$635 million dairy expansion signals new push for food security and agricultural self-sufficiency
AfricaAfrican BusinessesAfrican Policy WatchClimate & EnvironmentClimate FinanceClimate Science (Africa-focused)Economic ResponsibilityFinance & EconomyGlobal Policy & AfricaGreen Investment & InfrastructureHealthNorth AfricaPolicy & GovernancePolicy & RegulationSociety & DevelopmentSustainability reportingSustainable development by Kathambi Muriithi 819 views 5 minutes readAlgeria has entered the implementation phase of a landmark dairy development project valued at more than US$635 million, advancing one of Africa’s most ambitious agricultural investments as the country seeks…
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MTN Nigeria sets new ESG reporting benchmark as African firms prepare for global sustainability disclosure standards
AfricaAfrican BusinessesAfrican Policy WatchClimate & EnvironmentClimate Financecorporate sustainabilityDevelopment FinanceEconomic ResponsibilityEnvironmental ResponsibilityGlobal Policy & AfricaLaws, Standards & FrameworksMultilateral InstitutionsPolicy & GovernancePolicy & RegulationSDGs & National Development PlansSustainabilitysustainability eventsSustainability partnershipsSustainability reportingSustainable developmentSustainable Finance & ESGWest Africa by Kathambi Muriithi 1.1K views 5 minutes readMTN Nigeria has strengthened its position as one of Africa’s leading corporate sustainability reporters after publishing its 2025 Sustainability Report in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) S1 and…
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Uganda’s Ghetto Kids Set for Global Spotlight as World Cup Opportunity Highlights Creative Economy Potential
AfricaAfrican Policy WatchClimate & EnvironmentEast AfricaEconomic ResponsibilityEducationEnvironmental ResponsibilityFinance & EconomyGlobal Policy & AfricaInternational NewsMultilateral InstitutionsSDGs & National Development PlansSocial ResponsibilitySociety & Developmentsustainability eventsSustainability partnershipsSustainability reportingSustainable developmentTechnologyVoices & PerspectivesYouth by Kathambi Muriithi 943 views 4 minutes readUganda’s internationally recognised Ghetto Kids dance troupe is preparing to perform alongside global music star Shakira at the FIFA World Cup final in the United States, a milestone that underscores…
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Kenya is exploring a potential partnership with Portugal to support the development of irrigation infrastructure and attract investment into the country’s ambitious agricultural modernization programme, as Nairobi seeks to reduce…
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Morocco Overtakes South Africa as Africa’s Top Industrial Economy, Driven by Automotive and Aerospace Growth
AfricaAfrican BusinessesAfrican Policy WatchClimate & EnvironmentClimate FinanceClimate Science (Africa-focused)Development FinanceEconomic ResponsibilityEnergy & ExtractivesEnergy & TransitionEnergy Access & InnovationEnvironmental ResponsibilityFinance & EconomyGlobal Policy & AfricaMarkets & FinanceMultilateral InstitutionsNorth AfricaOil & GasPolicy & RegulationSociety & DevelopmentSouthern AfricaSustainability reportingSustainable Finance & ESGVoices & Perspectives by Kathambi Muriithi 2K views 4 minutes readMorocco has emerged as Africa’s leading industrial economy, overtaking South Africa in the African Development Bank’s 2025 Industrialisation Index after years of expansion in automotive manufacturing, aerospace production and phosphate processing, underscoring…
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Kenya’s Food Deficits Open New Frontiers for Green Finance and Youth Employment
by Rose NgangaAfricaAfrican BusinessesAgricultureBiodiversity & NatureClimate & EnvironmentClimate Action & AdaptationClimate FinanceClimate Science (Africa-focused)Development FinanceEast AfricaEconomic ResponsibilityEnergy Access & InnovationGreen Investment & InfrastructureHealthLaws, Standards & FrameworksMultilateral InstitutionsPolicy & GovernanceSDGs & National Development PlansSociety & DevelopmentSustainabilitysustainability eventsSustainability reportingSustainable developmentSustainable Finance & ESGVoices & PerspectivesWater & Food SystemsYouth by Rose Nganga 1.2K views 5 minutes readKenya’s widening food production gaps are increasingly being viewed not only as a food security concern but also as a major economic opportunity for youth employment and green investment, as…
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Nigeria’s Cost of Living Crisis Reshapes Eid Spending as Families Cut Back on Travel and Sacrifices
AfricaAfrican BusinessesAfrican Policy WatchBiodiversity & NatureBusinessClimate & EnvironmentClimate Action & AdaptationClimate FinanceEconomic ResponsibilityFinance & EconomyGlobal Policy & AfricaHealthInterviewsMarkets & FinanceOpinionOpinion & CommentarypolicyPolicy & GovernancePolicy & RegulationSocial ResponsibilitySustainability reportingtransportVoices & PerspectivesWater & Food SystemsWest Africa by Kathambi Muriithi 1.4K views 4 minutes readAs Muslims across Nigeria prepare for Eid al-Adha this week, rising inflation, transport costs and weakening household purchasing power are forcing many families to scale back long-standing traditions, reflecting the wider economic…
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Canada is positioning Africa as a key growth frontier for wheat exports as rising population, rapid urbanisation and changing dietary patterns drive long-term demand across the continent, a senior industry…
