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What's racism got to do with environmental destruction?

Racism, environmental destruction and big corporations are all linked. We can't tackle the environmental emergency without tackling racism too.

Environment

Somalia drought: ‘I remember at least five children died’

Deaths have begun in the Horn of Africa's most parched drought in four decades. Previously unreported data shared with The Associated Press show at least 448 deaths this year at malnutrition treatment centers in Somalia alone.

Climate

We’re Not Going to Make it to 2050

There’s a brutal truth that I think we’re all going to have to contend with. Take a look out there at the world. How do you think things are going?

Climate

Revealed: oil sector’s ‘staggering’ $3bn-a-day profits for last 50 years

The oil and gas industry has delivered $2.8bn (£2.3bn) a day in pure profit for the last 50 years, a new analysis has revealed.

Energy

Ncondezi Energy launches solar and BESS feasibility study in Mozambique

Ncondezi Energy Limited has provided an update on its solar photovoltaic and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Tete, Mozambique, being carried out through its wholly owned green energy subsidiary, Ncondezi Green Power Holding Ltd.

Energy

Rheinmetall is going electric with its new bus, bikes and scooters

Rheinmetall South Africa is making a start on its plans to become climate neutral by rolling out its new electric bus and off-grid solar power charging stations.

Technology Solutions

Private sector engagement in energy distribution is critical – ACEP

The Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) has called on the Ghana government to involve the private sector in the distribution end of the energy value chain.

Energy

Battery swap stations and e-bike to energise Ghana’s transport sector

Energy technology company Kofa has introduced its high-end battery-powered motorcycle and battery swap stations into the Ghanaian market.

Energy

Latest Developments on Red Sea Project in Saudi Arabia

The installation of the last connecting piece for the 1.2-kilometre Shura Bridge has successfully been completed. The bridge is a key component of infrastructure that is being developed as part of Phase One of The Red Sea Project.

AFRICA: Acumen launches $25m programme for productive solar

US-based Acumen is launching a new initiative to support the productive use of energy in India and Africa.

Energy

AFRICA: KLP Norfund invests $40m in green energy for business

The Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries (NORFUND) is launching a special purpose vehicle with pension fund manager KPL for a $40 million investment in CrossBoundary Energy (CBE).

Energy

KENYA: New law on sustainable waste management enacted

After months of controversy surrounding Kenya's Green Economy Implementation Plan (GEIP), the East African government has embarked on drafting a new law on sustainable waste management.

Environment

ALGERIA: AND equips three wilayas with a selective waste sorting system

While Algeria recycles only 30% of its 13 million tons of waste produced annually, the National Waste Agency (AND) will install a selective waste sorting system in the wilayas of Boumerdès, Oran and Algiers. In Algeria, the wilayas of Algiers, Boumerdes and Oran w

Energy

AFRICA: Schneider to integrate technology into SolarX’s solar C&I systems

French multinational Schneider Electric, which specialises in digital energy solutions, has signed a partnership with solar energy provider SolarX.

Energy

WEST AFRICA: Persistent invests in SolarTaxi’s electric vehicles

Just four years after its launch, Ghanaian start-up SolarTaxi is already targeting the West African electric mobility market through a new partnership with venture capital firm Persistent Energy Capital. Accra, Ghana-based mobility start-up SolarTaxi is now listed

Technology Solutions