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Nairobi Fashion Week 2025 puts regenerative fashion in the spotlight

Nairobi Fashion Week 2025 puts regenerative fashion in the spotlight

#BizTrends2025 Sponsors announced and categories still open for Curating the Future

#BizTrends2025 Sponsors announced and categories still open for Curating the Future

21 Nov 2024

Kenyan eco-entrepreneur tackles food waste with sustainable solutions

Kenyan eco-entrepreneur tackles food waste with sustainable solutions

28 Oct 2024

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How fab labs help meet digital challenges in Africa

Stéphanie Leyronas, Gwenael Prié, and Isabelle Lio 9 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

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How African-city residents are responding to climate change

Alice McClure and Gina Ziervogel 25 Jun 2018

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Climate change will make rice less nutritious, putting millions of the world's poor at risk

Kristie Ebi 13 Jun 2018

Agricultural policies need to address child labour concerns

Agricultural policies need to address child labour concerns

13 Jun 2018

First waste management report for Africa released

First waste management report for Africa released

12 Jun 2018

FAO utilises GCF Readiness Programme to help developing countries address climate change

FAO utilises GCF Readiness Programme to help developing countries address climate change

12 Jun 2018

African Development Bank launches Coding for Employment programme

African Development Bank launches Coding for Employment programme

12 Jun 2018

Why Africa stands to benefit if rise in global temperatures is kept to 1.5°C

Why Africa stands to benefit if rise in global temperatures is kept to 1.5°C

Shingirai Nangombe 12 Jun 2018

39 countries hit by severe food insecurity

39 countries hit by severe food insecurity

11 Jun 2018

Seychelles bans single-use plastic straws to protect environment

Seychelles bans single-use plastic straws to protect environment

11 Jun 2018

Khi Solar One near Upington. Photo: Wikicommons

How sub-Saharan Africa can harness its big electricity opportunities

Mercè Labordena 11 Jun 2018

Dr Tony Ribbink, Sustainable Seas Trust CEO

Tackling the plastic waste problem in Africa

11 Jun 2018

Temitope Iluyemi, associate director, global government relations, Procter & Gamble.

Brands need to lead gender equality in Africa

Temitope Iluyemi 7 Jun 2018

Zayed Future Energy Prize Awards ceremony 2017

2018 Zayed Sustainability Prize open for entries

6 Jun 2018

Africa CEO Forum.

Developing woman leaders in Africa

5 Jun 2018

Greenpeace Africa launches platform for citizen-run petitions

Greenpeace Africa launches platform for citizen-run petitions

5 Jun 2018

Kora is the blockchain platform empowering social change in rural Africa.

Kora uses blockchain platform to empower social change in rural Africa

1 Jun 2018

Wikipedia Conference to be held in sub-Saharan Africa for the first time

Wikipedia Conference to be held in sub-Saharan Africa for the first time

1 Jun 2018

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Mainstreaming biodiversity crucial for securing global food security

31 May 2018

Why foreign investment is no easy fix for Africa's energy needs

Why foreign investment is no easy fix for Africa's energy needs

Philipp Trotter and Sabah Abdullah 31 May 2018

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How Hilton will reach its 2030 social and environmental goals

24 May 2018

Kenya Wildlife Service rangers on patrol at the Meru National Park. Flickr/IFAW

Why Kenya's proposal to execute convicted poachers is a bad idea

Jeremiah Ogonda Asaka 21 May 2018

BRICS ministers reaffirm commitment to Paris Agreement

BRICS ministers reaffirm commitment to Paris Agreement

21 May 2018

How planting trees can protect cocoa plants against climate change

How planting trees can protect cocoa plants against climate change

Philippe Vaast 21 May 2018

How a 'smart countryside' can use technology for greener ends

How a 'smart countryside' can use technology for greener ends

Nick Davies 17 May 2018

Is that selfie really worth it? Why face time with wild animals is a bad idea

Is that selfie really worth it? Why face time with wild animals is a bad idea

Kathryn Teare Ada Lambert 16 May 2018

The carbon footprint of tourism revealed (it's bigger than we thought)

The carbon footprint of tourism revealed (it's bigger than we thought)

Arunima Malik & Ya-Yen Sun 15 May 2018

Brian Tjugum, managing director, Weber Shandwick EMEA Social Impact practice.

#AfricaMonth: Purpose-driven communications in Africa

Louise Marsland 14 May 2018

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Jerry-can computer. Author provided

ESG & SustainabilityHow fab labs help meet digital challenges in Africa

Stéphanie Leyronas, Gwenael Prié, and Isabelle Lio 9 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

Image source:

ESG & SustainabilityHow African-city residents are responding to climate change

Alice McClure and Gina Ziervogel 25 Jun 2018

ImageParty via

AgricultureClimate change will make rice less nutritious, putting millions of the world's poor at risk

Kristie Ebi 13 Jun 2018

Agricultural policies need to address child labour concerns

AgricultureAgricultural policies need to address child labour concerns

13 Jun 2018

First waste management report for Africa released

ESG & SustainabilityFirst waste management report for Africa released

12 Jun 2018

FAO utilises GCF Readiness Programme to help developing countries address climate change

AgricultureFAO utilises GCF Readiness Programme to help developing countries address climate change

12 Jun 2018

African Development Bank launches Coding for Employment programme

ICTAfrican Development Bank launches Coding for Employment programme

12 Jun 2018

Why Africa stands to benefit if rise in global temperatures is kept to 1.5°C

ESG & SustainabilityWhy Africa stands to benefit if rise in global temperatures is kept to 1.5°C

Shingirai Nangombe 12 Jun 2018

39 countries hit by severe food insecurity

Agriculture39 countries hit by severe food insecurity

11 Jun 2018

Seychelles bans single-use plastic straws to protect environment

Tourism & TravelSeychelles bans single-use plastic straws to protect environment

11 Jun 2018

Khi Solar One near Upington. Photo: Wikicommons

Energy & MiningHow sub-Saharan Africa can harness its big electricity opportunities

Mercè Labordena 11 Jun 2018

Dr Tony Ribbink, Sustainable Seas Trust CEO

ESG & SustainabilityTackling the plastic waste problem in Africa

11 Jun 2018

Temitope Iluyemi, associate director, global government relations, Procter & Gamble.

Marketing & MediaBrands need to lead gender equality in Africa

Temitope Iluyemi 7 Jun 2018

Zayed Future Energy Prize Awards ceremony 2017

ESG & Sustainability2018 Zayed Sustainability Prize open for entries

6 Jun 2018

Africa CEO Forum.

EntrepreneurshipDeveloping woman leaders in Africa

5 Jun 2018

Greenpeace Africa launches platform for citizen-run petitions

ESG & SustainabilityGreenpeace Africa launches platform for citizen-run petitions

5 Jun 2018

Kora is the blockchain platform empowering social change in rural Africa.

Marketing & MediaKora uses blockchain platform to empower social change in rural Africa

1 Jun 2018

Wikipedia Conference to be held in sub-Saharan Africa for the first time

Marketing & MediaWikipedia Conference to be held in sub-Saharan Africa for the first time

1 Jun 2018

CLM-bv via

AgricultureMainstreaming biodiversity crucial for securing global food security

31 May 2018

Why foreign investment is no easy fix for Africa's energy needs

Construction & EngineeringWhy foreign investment is no easy fix for Africa's energy needs

Philipp Trotter and Sabah Abdullah 31 May 2018

Photo by Tom Pumford on

Tourism & TravelHow Hilton will reach its 2030 social and environmental goals

24 May 2018

Kenya Wildlife Service rangers on patrol at the Meru National Park. Flickr/IFAW

ESG & SustainabilityWhy Kenya's proposal to execute convicted poachers is a bad idea

Jeremiah Ogonda Asaka 21 May 2018

BRICS ministers reaffirm commitment to Paris Agreement

ESG & SustainabilityBRICS ministers reaffirm commitment to Paris Agreement

21 May 2018

How planting trees can protect cocoa plants against climate change

AgricultureHow planting trees can protect cocoa plants against climate change

Philippe Vaast 21 May 2018

How a 'smart countryside' can use technology for greener ends

Tourism & TravelHow a 'smart countryside' can use technology for greener ends

Nick Davies 17 May 2018

Is that selfie really worth it? Why face time with wild animals is a bad idea

Tourism & TravelIs that selfie really worth it? Why face time with wild animals is a bad idea

Kathryn Teare Ada Lambert 16 May 2018

The carbon footprint of tourism revealed (it's bigger than we thought)

Tourism & TravelThe carbon footprint of tourism revealed (it's bigger than we thought)

Arunima Malik & Ya-Yen Sun 15 May 2018

Brian Tjugum, managing director, Weber Shandwick EMEA Social Impact practice.

Marketing & Media#AfricaMonth: Purpose-driven communications in Africa

Louise Marsland 14 May 2018

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AgricultureNew practical guidelines to promote more transparent, pro-poor forest concessions

14 May 2018

Dion Chang speaking at the 2018 Trialogue Business in Society Conference

ESG & SustainabilityInternal upskilling should be a key focus area of CSR - Dion Chang

11 May 2018

Millions of urban Africans still don't have electricity: here's what can be done

Energy & MiningMillions of urban Africans still don't have electricity: here's what can be done

Rebekah Shirley 11 May 2018

Can meat exports be made humane? Here are three key strategies

AgricultureCan meat exports be made humane? Here are three key strategies

Andrew Butt, Andrew Fisher & Shakira Hussein 11 May 2018

Kevin Swanepoel, CEO of The One Club for Creativity.

Marketing & Media#OneShow2018: Better representation across the board

Ann Nurock 8 May 2018

#AfricaMonth: The power of smart technology in Africa

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

Greg Morris 8 May 2018

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ESG & SustainabilityLocal links across Africa provide key clues to fighting the illegal ivory trade

Kristof Titeca 4 May 2018

Africa Shared Value Summit.

Marketing & MediaTime for business to lead in Africa

3 May 2018

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AgricultureHidden danger: Why soil pollution should be a top priority globally

3 May 2018

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AgricultureGI labelling promotes inclusive food systems, sustainable development

2 May 2018