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10 12 2022 | 08:18

Humanity has become ‘weapon of mass extinction’, UN head tells Cop15 launch

António Guterres calls for end to destruction of nature as Canada pushes proposal to protect 30% of Earth Humanity has become a weapon of mass extinction and governments must end the “orgy of…

10 12 2022 | 08:12

Qatar’s gas output increase could cause catastrophic global heating, report says

If Qatar exploits all its reserves it will add 50bn metric tons of CO2 to atmosphere, more than entire annual emissions of whole world

10 12 2022 | 08:08

Rising temperatures causing distress to foetuses, study reveals

Climate crisis increases risks for subsistence farmers in Africa who usually work throughout pregnancy Rising temperatures driven by climate breakdown are causing distress to the foetuses of…

10 12 2022 | 08:04

‘Eco’ wood burners produce 450 times more pollution than gas heating – report

Report from chief medical officer Prof Chris Whitty finds air pollution kills up to 36,000 people a year in England “Ecodesign” wood burning stoves produce 450 times more toxic air pollution than…

10 12 2022 | 08:01

Have no doubt: opening a coalmine in Cumbria is a climate crime against humanity

Locals desperate for lower bills, jobs and economic revival have been seduced by this plan, but they – and we – will suffer

02 12 2022 | 19:18

Green hydrogen corridor for economic growth in Northern and Western Cape

The Western Cape and Northern Cape have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop a green hydrogen corridor and hub. The MoU contains heads of agreement on the principles and areas of…

02 12 2022 | 19:15

KenGen reveals electric vehicle project in shift from gas to EV

Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has rolled out an electric vehicle (EV) project as part of their plans to lead Kenya’s shift from gasoline to EV. East Africa’s leading energy…

02 12 2022 | 19:13

AFRICA: the circular economy, an ally for the ecological transition

Electricity, agriculture, urban infrastructure, transport, manufacturing and textiles are all sectors that offer opportunities for the transition to a circular economy in Africa.

02 12 2022 | 19:09

EGYPT: Environ joins forces with Honeywell for innovation in plastic recycling

Egyptian company Environ Adapt for Recycling Industries has appointed Honeywell, a US-based technology solutions provider, to support it in developing innovative approaches to recycling plastic waste…

02 12 2022 | 18:57

CAMEROON: Deforestation among causes of landslides

A new landslide has just caused the death of 15 people in Yaoundé, Cameroon. This is the fourth such tragedy in four years. In order to stop this increase in landslides, scientists and members of…

02 12 2022 | 18:54

EGYPT: Acwa mobilises investors for Gabal el Zeit 1.1 GW wind farm

Saudi Arabian independent power producer (IPP) Acwa Power is continuing the development of its 1.1 GW wind project in Gabal el Zeit, in the Gulf of Suez. Its capital is now open to several investors…

02 12 2022 | 18:52

MOZAMBIQUE: US$125 Million to Upgrade Cahora Bassa Hydroelectric Plant

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a US$ 125 million loan for the modernisation of the Cahora Bassa hydroelectric scheme in Mozambique. Its power plant…

02 12 2022 | 18:50

TUNISIA: Economic sectors join “Biodev2030” for biodiversity

As Tunisia aspires to resilient biodiversity to accelerate sustainable development, the banking, cement and mineral water sectors in this North African country signed voluntary commitments with the…

02 12 2022 | 18:47

In 2023, the Africa Energy Indaba accelerates electric mobility in Cape Town

The decarbonisation of the transport sector will be at the centre of discussions at the Africa Energy Indaba conference which opens on 7 March 2023 in the South African city of Cape Town. The event…

02 12 2022 | 18:43

Ivory Coast: Yamoussoukro launches the 2nd phase of the Forestry Investment Project

The Ivorian government is launching the second phase of the Forestry Investment Project (PIF2) with €143 million in funding from the World Bank. The initiative, which focuses on the protection of…

02 12 2022 | 18:35

MOROCCO: With €5.9m from the EBRD, Plastikpack will recycle plastic waste

Moroccan plastic packaging manufacturer Plastikpack Maroc will obtain financing for the construction of a plant to recycle polypropylene into pallets and crates. It is 65 million Moroccan dirhams (…

02 12 2022 | 18:33

UGANDA: BGFA to grant $5m for d.light and Engie solar kits

As part of its activities in Uganda, the Beyond the Grid for Africa (BGFA) programme is selecting two companies to receive a grant for the installation of solar home systems. The grant, awarded…

02 12 2022 | 18:31

KENYA: NopeaRide’s electric taxi service in Nairobi comes to an end

In Kenya, mobility solution NopeaRide is withdrawing its electric taxis that it has successfully imposed on Nairobi's roads since 2018. The news is announced by its parent company EkoRent Africa…

02 12 2022 | 18:29

Egypt’s largest modern gold mine sets its sights on solar

Gold mining company Centamin is in the final stages of commissioning a solar plant at its Sukari gold mine in Egypt. Not only does this reduce operating costs but also greenhouse gas emissions.…

02 12 2022 | 14:06

CAMEROON: Sunna Design to install 100,000 solar streetlights in rural areas

After Togo, where it won a €40 million contract in December 2021, the French company Sunna Design has signed an agreement with the Association of United Councils and Cities of Cameroon (UCCC) for…

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