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The world needs hundreds of thousands more offshore wind turbines - where will they all go?Hugo Putuhena, Fraser Sturt and Susan Gourvenec

Solar power due to overtake oil production investment for first time - IEA

Solar power due to overtake oil production investment for first time - IEA

By Noah Browning 25 May 2023

#EnlitAfrica2023: Technology key to Africa's just energy transition

#EnlitAfrica2023: Technology key to Africa's just energy transition

18 May 2023

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Africa needs to build its statistical capacity

Africa needs to build its statistical capacity

13 Jul 2018

Dana Omran named 100 Resilient Cities MD for Africa

Dana Omran named 100 Resilient Cities MD for Africa

28 Jun 2018

New, in-depth African renewable energy report launched

New, in-depth African renewable energy report launched

25 Jun 2018

Zayed Future Energy Prize Awards ceremony 2017

2018 Zayed Sustainability Prize open for entries

6 Jun 2018

#AfricaMonth: The power of smart technology in Africa

#AfricaMonth: The power of smart technology in Africa

Greg Morris 8 May 2018

#WTMA18: 2018 African Responsible Tourism Awards finalists announced

#WTMA18: 2018 African Responsible Tourism Awards finalists announced

12 Apr 2018

Future 'ocean cities' need green engineering above and below the waterline

Future 'ocean cities' need green engineering above and below the waterline

Katherine Dafforn, Ana Bugnot, Eliza Heery, Marian 26 Mar 2018

By JonStrand, CC BY-SA 4.0,

How local business innovation equips off-grid households with electricity

Patrick Greene 23 Mar 2018

Port Louis, Mauritius © byvalet –

Port Louis is Africa's best city: Mercer survey

22 Mar 2018

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FAO, Google collaborates on new forest data tool

7 Mar 2018

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The Doomsday Vault a vital seed backup to protect the world's food supply

27 Feb 2018

Entrepreneur brothers look to harness AI for greater good

Entrepreneur brothers look to harness AI for greater good

26 Feb 2018

Data can assist with Africa's migration challenge

Data can assist with Africa's migration challenge

25 Jan 2018

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#BizTrends2018: Green buildings, fit for a sustainable purpose

Alison Groves 8 Jan 2018

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Developing countries need to wake up to the risks of new technologies

Ralph Hamann 4 Jan 2018

Good to know (perhaps) that food is being 'nuclearised'

Good to know (perhaps) that food is being 'nuclearised'

Baher Kamal 23 Nov 2017

Dramatic rise of African consumer power driving development

Dramatic rise of African consumer power driving development

17 Nov 2017

What does the future African city look like?

What does the future African city look like?

Riaan Graham 31 Oct 2017

GBCSA announces rebrand of Green Star SA rating system

GBCSA announces rebrand of Green Star SA rating system

9 Oct 2017

First solar-powered Nedbank branch launched

First solar-powered Nedbank branch launched

20 Sep 2017

Public, private sector leadership push for more inclusive vision in African development agenda

Public, private sector leadership push for more inclusive vision in African development agenda

1 Sep 2017

Africa shows rising interest in green building design

Africa shows rising interest in green building design

Alison Groves 13 Jul 2017

Y’ello Box

Mobile phone powered solar electricity for Nigeria

28 Jun 2017

Entries close on 18 April for the SingularityU Southern Africa GIC

Entries close on 18 April for the SingularityU Southern Africa GIC

Mann Made 12 Apr 2017

Sub-Saharan Africa lags in sustainable energy policies

Sub-Saharan Africa lags in sustainable energy policies

16 Feb 2017

Zambia's power grid gets $60m cash injection

Zambia's power grid gets $60m cash injection

31 May 2016

Praekelt Foundation partners with Facebook to support social change

Praekelt Foundation partners with Facebook to support social change

18 Nov 2015

[Biz Takeouts Lineup] 115: GreenPOP Zambia Festival of Action

[Biz Takeouts Lineup] 115: GreenPOP Zambia Festival of Action

26 Nov 2014

World Panel solar panels launched in Zambia

World Panel solar panels launched in Zambia

1 Sep 2014

Renewable energy needs guarantees for investors

Renewable energy needs guarantees for investors

Charlotte Mathews 21 Jul 2014

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Africa needs to build its statistical capacity

ESG & SustainabilityAfrica needs to build its statistical capacity

13 Jul 2018

Dana Omran named 100 Resilient Cities MD for Africa

ESG & SustainabilityDana Omran named 100 Resilient Cities MD for Africa

28 Jun 2018

New, in-depth African renewable energy report launched

Energy & MiningNew, in-depth African renewable energy report launched

25 Jun 2018

Zayed Future Energy Prize Awards ceremony 2017

ESG & Sustainability2018 Zayed Sustainability Prize open for entries

6 Jun 2018

#AfricaMonth: The power of smart technology in Africa

Marketing & Media#AfricaMonth: The power of smart technology in Africa

Greg Morris 8 May 2018

#WTMA18: 2018 African Responsible Tourism Awards finalists announced

Tourism & Travel#WTMA18: 2018 African Responsible Tourism Awards finalists announced

12 Apr 2018

Future 'ocean cities' need green engineering above and below the waterline

Construction & EngineeringFuture 'ocean cities' need green engineering above and below the waterline

Katherine Dafforn, Ana Bugnot, Eliza Heery, Marian 26 Mar 2018

By JonStrand, CC BY-SA 4.0,

ESG & SustainabilityHow local business innovation equips off-grid households with electricity

Patrick Greene 23 Mar 2018

Port Louis, Mauritius © byvalet –

ESG & SustainabilityPort Louis is Africa's best city: Mercer survey

22 Mar 2018

Photo by Matthew Kane on

AgricultureFAO, Google collaborates on new forest data tool

7 Mar 2018

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AgricultureThe Doomsday Vault a vital seed backup to protect the world's food supply

27 Feb 2018

Entrepreneur brothers look to harness AI for greater good

ESG & SustainabilityEntrepreneur brothers look to harness AI for greater good

26 Feb 2018

Data can assist with Africa's migration challenge

Marketing & MediaData can assist with Africa's migration challenge

25 Jan 2018

Image source:

Construction & Engineering#BizTrends2018: Green buildings, fit for a sustainable purpose

Alison Groves 8 Jan 2018

Image source:

ESG & SustainabilityDeveloping countries need to wake up to the risks of new technologies

Ralph Hamann 4 Jan 2018

Good to know (perhaps) that food is being 'nuclearised'

AgricultureGood to know (perhaps) that food is being 'nuclearised'

Baher Kamal 23 Nov 2017

Dramatic rise of African consumer power driving development

Marketing & MediaDramatic rise of African consumer power driving development

17 Nov 2017

What does the future African city look like?

Construction & EngineeringWhat does the future African city look like?

Riaan Graham 31 Oct 2017

GBCSA announces rebrand of Green Star SA rating system

Construction & EngineeringGBCSA announces rebrand of Green Star SA rating system

9 Oct 2017

First solar-powered Nedbank branch launched

ESG & SustainabilityFirst solar-powered Nedbank branch launched

20 Sep 2017

Public, private sector leadership push for more inclusive vision in African development agenda

ESG & SustainabilityPublic, private sector leadership push for more inclusive vision in African development agenda

1 Sep 2017

Africa shows rising interest in green building design

Construction & EngineeringAfrica shows rising interest in green building design

Alison Groves 13 Jul 2017

Y’ello Box

Marketing & MediaMobile phone powered solar electricity for Nigeria

28 Jun 2017

Entries close on 18 April for the SingularityU Southern Africa GIC

ESG & SustainabilityEntries close on 18 April for the SingularityU Southern Africa GIC

Mann Made 12 Apr 2017

Sub-Saharan Africa lags in sustainable energy policies

ESG & SustainabilitySub-Saharan Africa lags in sustainable energy policies

16 Feb 2017

Zambia's power grid gets $60m cash injection

Energy & MiningZambia's power grid gets $60m cash injection

31 May 2016

Praekelt Foundation partners with Facebook to support social change

ICTPraekelt Foundation partners with Facebook to support social change

18 Nov 2015

[Biz Takeouts Lineup] 115: GreenPOP Zambia Festival of Action

Marketing & Media[Biz Takeouts Lineup] 115: GreenPOP Zambia Festival of Action

26 Nov 2014

World Panel solar panels launched in Zambia

ESG & SustainabilityWorld Panel solar panels launched in Zambia

1 Sep 2014

Renewable energy needs guarantees for investors

ESG & SustainabilityRenewable energy needs guarantees for investors

Charlotte Mathews 21 Jul 2014

Free broadcast text message could save lives in Africa each year. Floods in South Africa killed at least 32 people in March. Image: Vanessa O'Neale Crous

ICTText messages may save lives in flood-prone Africa

26 Mar 2014

Africa's food security improves

AgricultureAfrica's food security improves

7 Aug 2013

Unilever says Africa is next growth market

ManufacturingUnilever says Africa is next growth market

21 Jun 2013

Film festival to focus on forests

AgricultureFilm festival to focus on forests

28 May 2013

State should own 50% of all Africa's mines

Energy & MiningState should own 50% of all Africa's mines

Paul Vecchiatto 13 May 2013

IMF forecasts "solid growth" for Africa

FinanceIMF forecasts "solid growth" for Africa

17 Apr 2013

Africa's growth driven by SA

ESG & SustainabilityAfrica's growth driven by SA

Schalk Mouton 20 Mar 2013

Bigger is better says motor industry

AutomotiveBigger is better says motor industry

11 Mar 2013

Nigeria frets over Kenya ICT

Marketing & MediaNigeria frets over Kenya ICT

Duncan McLeod: @mcleodd 21 Aug 2012

1time partners with Greenpop to ensure a greener Africa

ESG & Sustainability1time partners with Greenpop to ensure a greener Africa

10 Jul 2012