Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) has accelerated its modernization strategy through two major partnerships with United States-based organizations, underscoring the country’s ambition to strengthen technical capabilities, develop local expertise and…
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Tanzania launches first deep-sea fishing vessel to unlock blue economy growth
blue economyAfricaAfrican BusinessesClimate & EnvironmentClimate Science (Africa-focused)East AfricaEconomic ResponsibilityGlobal Policy & AfricaHealthLaws, Standards & FrameworksMarkets & FinanceMultilateral InstitutionsPolicy & GovernancePolicy & RegulationSDGs & National Development PlansSociety & Developmentsustainability eventsSustainability reportingSustainable developmentSustainable Finance & ESGurban sustainability by Kathambi Muriithi 757 views 4 minutes readTanzania has launched its first deep-sea fishing vessel, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to expand its blue economy, strengthen domestic fisheries capacity, and increase the economic returns…
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Angola is advancing one of its most ambitious water infrastructure projects as construction progresses on the Quilonga Grande Water Supply System, a major initiative expected to provide reliable access to…
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South Africa and Italy Sign Agriculture cooperation deal to boost trade innovation and food system resilience
AfricaAfrican BusinessesAgricultureBiodiversity & NatureClimate & EnvironmentClimate Action & AdaptationClimate FinanceClimate Science (Africa-focused)corporate sustainabilityDevelopment FinanceEconomic ResponsibilityEducationEnvironmental ResponsibilityGreen Investment & InfrastructureSDGs & National Development PlansSustainable Finance & ESG by Francis Mwangi 601 views 5 minutes readSouth Africa and Italy have signed a new memorandum of understanding aimed at expanding agricultural cooperation, strengthening trade relations and accelerating innovation across key segments of the agrifood sector, as…
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Kenya calls for greater climate smart agriculture investment as climate shocks threaten food security
African BusinessesAgriculturecircular economyClimate & EnvironmentClimate Action & AdaptationClimate FinanceClimate Science (Africa-focused)corporate sustainabilityEconomic ResponsibilityEnvironmental ResponsibilityGreen Investment & InfrastructurepolicyPolicy & GovernanceSustainabilitySustainable Finance & ESG by Francis Mwangi 1.1K views 5 minutes readKenya has renewed its call for increased investment in climate-smart agriculture, warning that escalating climate shocks are placing growing pressure on food production systems across Africa and threatening global food…
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Rwanda Courts Kenya’s Rai Group for major sugar investment to cut rising import dependence
AfricaAfrican BusinessesAgricultureClimate & EnvironmentClimate Action & AdaptationClimate FinanceClimate Science (Africa-focused)Environmental ResponsibilityindustrypolicyPolicy & GovernanceSocial ResponsibilitySociety & DevelopmentSustainable Finance & ESG by Francis Mwangi 693 views 4 minutes readRwanda is in discussions with Kenya-based industrial conglomerate Rai Group over a major sugar investment that could transform the country’s sugar industry, reduce its growing dependence on imports and strengthen…
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Mauritius Research Week 2026: Driving innovation, industry collaboration and sustainable development
AfricaAfrican BusinessesAfrican Policy WatchEast AfricaEconomic ResponsibilityFinance & EconomyinnovationLaws, Standards & FrameworksMultilateral InstitutionsPolicy & GovernancePolicy & RegulationSociety & DevelopmentSustainabilitysustainability eventsSustainability partnershipsSustainability reportingSustainable developmentVoices & Perspectives by Kathambi Muriithi 1.2K views 4 minutes readMauritius is positioning research and innovation at the centre of its economic transformation strategy as preparations gather pace for National Research Week 2026, a flagship initiative designed to strengthen collaboration…
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Flagship framework introduces a suite of options to reflect business reality while maintaining scientific rigor at its core. Today, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has published its Corporate…
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A new South African energy intelligence company has entered the market, aiming to help businesses navigate the growing complexity of the country’s evolving electricity landscape as firms increasingly combine grid…
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U.S. Meat Exporters Push AGOA Leverage to Open African Markets Amid Rising Demand for Animal Protein
The United States meat industry is urging Washington to use the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) as a negotiating tool to secure greater access for American red meat exports…