Flower flight
South African scientists are collaborating with Nasa to put the country’s flora on the map. One – possibly two... Read more
24 Oct, 2023
Mobilising money
Rwanda has launched the first sustainability-linked bond (SLB) in the East Africa Community. Devised by the Rwanda Development Bank... Read more
17 Oct, 2023
Going for green
Ghana is aiming to achieve net zero carbon emission status by 2060, according to its newly released Energy Transition... Read more
17 Oct, 2023
Energy flow
Nigeria has commissioned a 700MW hydropower project, its second largest. ESI-Africa reports that the Zungeru plant, which features four... Read more
17 Oct, 2023
Battery pack
An estimated 300 000 people in Nigeria will soon have access to solar power. In a joint project, Mobile... Read more
10 Oct, 2023
Wave of innovation
An initiative has been launched to support African tech start-ups involved in the Blue Economy. The US$1 million Africa... Read more
10 Oct, 2023
Tracking sparklers
An Angolan diamond miner has turned to space to help keep an eye on its gemstones. National diamond mining... Read more
10 Oct, 2023
Pay day
In South Africa, a Quick Response (QR) payment app is now able to accept payments in cryptocurrency. After linking... Read more
3 Oct, 2023
Switch gear
Egypt is improving connectivity in the region with the launch of a digital platform that enables users to switch... Read more
3 Oct, 2023
Keeping it local
The DRC is stepping into the global battery minerals market with plans to develop a locally owned US$350 million... Read more
3 Oct, 2023
