Global Renewable News

MARCH 19, 2024

has expanded its Solarize South Africa portfolio with three new projects. Energea, the leading renewable energy investment platform in the U.S., These additions align closely with Energea's miss.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 15, 2022

DESCRIPTION: WASHINGTON, December 15, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Qualcomm Incorporated today announced the launch of the Africa Innovation Platform, a suite of mentorship, education, and training programs created to support the development of Africa’s emerging technology ecosystem. SOURCE: Qualcomm.

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3BL Media

APRIL 16, 2024

NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company, team members in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) supported more than 1,800 kilograms of much-needed food and non-food supplies for more than 300 beneficiaries from non-profit organizations (NGOs) of their choice. FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp.

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3BL Media

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In Vietnam, Taiwan and Africa, the Qualcomm ecosystem programs catalyzed innovation and intellectual property (IP) generation across the globe in 2023. These emerging markets — India, Taiwan, Vietnam and Africa — witness a surge of design talent, robust supply chains and local manufacturing prowess.

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Impact Alpha

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

26 – Climate concerns figured prominently in conversations among investors, development agencies, startups and corporations at this week’s Africa Tech Summit. The post Risks and opportunities in early-stage climate tech in Africa appeared first on ImpactAlpha. ImpactAlpha, Feb.

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Impact Alpha

MARCH 22, 2024

As climate change makes water supplies and management more critical than ever, public budget allocations for water access and treatment in Africa are. The post Deal spotlight: Turning on the capital tap to finance water and sanitation in Africa appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Impact Alpha

APRIL 24, 2024

The post Next Billion raises capital to invest in digital infrastructure and services in Latin America, Asia and Africa appeared first on ImpactAlpha. The investment firm Next Billion Capital Partners funds tech ventures supporting access to basic services in emerging markets. It reached a first close.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

MARCH 25, 2024

A new study combining genetic, palaeoecological, and archaeological evidence has unveiled the Persian Plateau as a pivotal geographic location serving as a hub for Homo sapiens during the early stages of their migration out of Africa.

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Impact Alpha

JANUARY 17, 2024

ImpactAlpha, January 17 – The $100 billion gap in Africa’s annual infrastructure financing needs isn’t evenly spread. The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund is. The post EAIF locks in $294 million in debt for infrastructure in Africa appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Global Renewable News

JANUARY 25, 2024

Highlights License executed with GESSOL (Pty), a South Africa-based consortium including WBHO, one of the largest listed EPC companies in Southern Africa (JSE: WBO), iX Engineers and Sizana.

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Impact Alpha

MARCH 7, 2024

million for regenerative agriculture in West Africa (video) appeared first on ImpactAlpha. ImpactAlpha, March 7 — Argentinian entrepreneur Emiliano Mroue founded Ghana-based Warc over a decade ago. The social enterprise serves roughly 20,000 smallholder farmers. The post Warc raises $7.5

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Global Renewable News

APRIL 15, 2024

To help reduce carbon emissions in Africa's real estate sector, IFC today announced a partnership with Novare Equity Partners to help the company assess the resource efficiency of its properties i.

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Energy Central

MARCH 26, 2024

Africa Hydrogen Opportunity Africa enjoys world-class renewable resources, with capacity factors up to 69% for wind power and 25% for solar power, as well as excellent geothermal and hydro resources, coupled with abundant land area.

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Energy Central

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Renewable Hydrogen Economy Outlook | Africa Hydrogen presents an opportunity for Africa to not only decarbonise its own energy use and enable clean energy access for all, but also to export renewable energy.

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Impact Alpha

MARCH 19, 2024

ImpactAlpha, March 19 — Africa was not spared from last year’s venture capital funding slowdown. The post African venture capital rebounds as global LPs re-up in Partech Africa appeared first on ImpactAlpha. But nearly all of the limited partners in.

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Impact Alpha

APRIL 22, 2024

South Africa is in the midst of a critical, years-long power crisis. The post IFC writes a $300 million check to Standard Bank for low-income housing and renewable energy in South Africa appeared first on ImpactAlpha. The country also needs nearly four million new units of low-income.

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Impact Alpha

MARCH 5, 2024

ImpactAlpha, March 5 — E-commerce in South Africa is growing at an annual rate of 15%. The post Adenia Capital acquires South Africa last-mile delivery platform The Courier Guy appeared first on ImpactAlpha. The Courier Guy, through its network of.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

A research project shows that the average yield for Africa's rice sector represents less than half the yield that could be achieved with improved agronomic practices. African demand for rice is projected to more than double during the next 25 years because of population growth and increased rice consumption.

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Impakter

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

The Horn of Africa: Still in Trouble . Those of us outside Africa have had much to focus on lately, from Ukraine to South and North Korea, inflation, climate change, pandemics, nuclear threats, and the US midterm elections. The post The Horn of Africa: Still in Trouble appeared first on Impakter. Richard Seifman.

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Energy Central

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Africa and The European Hydrogen Backbone The European Hydrogen Backbone will provide a likely Hydrogen Grid but extends far beyond her borders as this MENA focussed scenario mapping highlights. Hydrogen Africa

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Impact Alpha

MARCH 7, 2024

ImpactAlpha, March 7 — Africa Water Facility, launched by the African Ministers Council on Water and managed by the African Development Bank, aims. The post Gates Foundation seeds Africa Water Facility with $6 million grant for urban sanitation appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Impact Alpha

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The post Aceli Africa raises $27 million to boost lending to agribusinesses in East Africa appeared first on ImpactAlpha. ImpactAlpha, December 16 — More than half of East Africans depend on agriculture for their livelihoods, but loans to grow their businesses are.

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Impact Alpha

AUGUST 15, 2023

ImpactAlpha, August 15 – By 2050, seven in 10 people will live in urban centers around the world; Asia and Africa are urbanizing. The post IFC provides $236 million to Absa to finance green real estate in South Africa appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

JANUARY 17, 2024

Southern Africa contains the vast majority of the world's remaining populations of both black and white rhinoceroses (80% and 92%, respectively). The region's climate is changing rapidly as a result global warming.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

JUNE 4, 2023

Africa’s economy downshifted over the last decade, yet half of its people live in countries that have thrived on the continent. Africa has the human capital and natural resources to accelerate productivity and reimagine its economic growth, which is, more than ever, vital for the welfare of the world.

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Impact Alpha

JANUARY 3, 2024

ImpactAlpha, January 3 — AXIAN Energy has secured a $30 million debt investment from the Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund, a $1 billion investment. The post AXIAN Energy secures $30 million from EAIF for renewable energy in Africa appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Impact Alpha

AUGUST 10, 2023

COVID-19 was a disaster for public healthcare across Africa. The post Let’s retain talent and crowd in investment in healthcare innovation in Africa appeared first on ImpactAlpha. For a sector traditionally under-resourced, poorly administered or both, the pandemic showed the continent’s healthcare.

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Chris Hall

JULY 14, 2023

Mansoor Hamayun , Co-Founder and CEO of Bboxx , explains how big data holds the key de-risk investments in Africa and channel capital towards the UN SDGs. And Africa is a continent which is opening up to the next rush – for data – one of the greatest untapped markets on the planet. This simply doesn’t work.

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Sustainable Development Network

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

CEET members convened at the Africa Climate Week to discuss low carbon energy and green technology pathways for economic development in Africa. Every year, RCWs will be held across the regions of Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East and Northern Africa.

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Impact Alpha

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

ImpactAlpha, November 16 — Africa faces a shortage of eye-care specialists, making it challenging for tens of millions of Africans with visual impairments. The post Beyond Capital Ventures backs Lapaire for affordable eye care in Africa appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Cisco CSR

DECEMBER 19, 2023

I had this longtime dream of volunteering in Africa and working with sea turtles. This year, I had the chance to fulfill my dream because of this incredible company. Cisco incentivizes employees to… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Energy Central

MAY 5, 2023

Africa can become a major renewable energy and hydrogen player and, pipelines permitting a hydrogen energy exporter. On the 25th of May, launching the second event in Paris, with relevant speakers from Africa and Europe sharing guidelines and insights to promote green hydrogen in.

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Impakter

JUNE 29, 2022

Sanku, Using Technology To Fight Malnutrition In East Africa. 28 million children in Sub-Saharan Africa are malnourished. The post Sanku, Using Technology To Fight Malnutrition In East Africa appeared first on Impakter. The problem is only getting worse but Sanku could be the solution […]. Impakter Editorial Board.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Scientists have found early human migrants left Africa for Eurasia, across the Sinai peninsula and on through Jordan, over 80-thousand years ago. Researchers have proved there was a 'well-watered corridor' which funneled hunter-gatherers through The Levant towards western Asia and northern Arabia via Jordan.

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Alternative Energy Mag

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The 5th edition of Unlocking Solar Capital (USC) Africa will provide you with this opportunity by fostering collaboration between the investment space - DFIs, impact and climate-aligned investors, philanthropies, venture capital, and commercial capital - and the project development segment - IPPs, project developers, service & product providers.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

APRIL 28, 2023

New research pushes back the oldest evidence of C4 grass-dominated habitats in Africa -- and globally -- by more than 10 million years, with important implications for primate evolution and the origins of tropical C4 grasslands and savanna ecosystems across the African continent and around the world.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

News, entertainment, and even charity campaigns tend to promote a stereotypical image of Africa that ignores its nuance and history. Dipo Faloyin is correcting this narrative.

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