The invasion of second-hand clothes in Africa
GreenBiz
JUNE 24, 2022
Part of what the West decides not to wear is sent with a one-way ticket to Africa, which is good for the environment, but not for the local economy.
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Comment: Africa can save billions by adopting renewable energy
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 16, 2022
By Kenneth Engblom Vice President, Wartsila Energy, Europe and Africa. When it comes to building the future of energy in Africa, the decisions facing the continent’s leaders today are nothing less than of historical importance. Africa knows where it needs to go. In Africa, renewables must become the new baseload.
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What to Watch at the First Africa Climate Summit
The City Fix
AUGUST 31, 2023
Climate change is already having a significant impact on Africa’s ecosystems, economy and society. This year alone, 1.8 million Africans were displaced during a prolonged drought, the Democratic Republic of Congo experienced catastrophic flooding, and Cyclone Freddy left a trail of destruction in Malawi and Mozambique.
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THE PARKS will be Africa's largest sustainable city
Inhabitat - Innovation
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
Dubai-based URB has just unveiled plans to create Africa's largest sustainable city, THE PARKS.
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Unlocking Solar Capital (USC) Africa
altenergymag
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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AppCyclers wants to fight e-waste pollution across Africa
TechCrunch: Climate
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Ghana-based AppCyclers aims to tackle this crisis across Africa via an online marketplace, where individuals and businesses can buy and sell recyclable e-waste. The startup says its mission […]
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Tesla-backed startup is powering a microgrid in Africa
Inhabitat - Innovation
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
Tesla-backed start-up ZOLA Electric deployed a new solar and battery system to power two villages in Africa. The new system is known as INFINITY and generates sufficient power to power two villages with over 1,000 homes. The system will also supply power to schools and businesses in the villages.
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Africa’s energy transition: Enlit Africa launches 2023 programme
Smart Energy International
JANUARY 27, 2023
Enlit Africa (formerly known as African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa) proudly presents its 2023 programme, which will run from 16 to 18 May at the CTICC in Cape Town. The Investment Plan indicates that South Africa will require approximately R1.5 The question is: where will this financing come from?
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First African SF6-free switchgear installed in South Africa
Smart Energy International
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
A district outside of Cape Town has recently installed SF 6 -free switchgear, the first installation of its kind in Africa. Added Alderman Conrad Poole, executive mayor of Drakenstein Municipality: “This project comes at a time when South Africa faces immense energy challenges.
The new Africa Institute in UAE will highlight open air design
Inhabitat - Innovation
AUGUST 13, 2021
Dedicated to the advanced study, research and documentation of Africa and the African diaspora in the Arab world, the Africa Institute in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates recently commissioned Adjaye Associates to design a new 343,175-square-foot campus.
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IFC provides $236 million to Absa to finance green real estate in South Africa
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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The Brief: Today’s Call: Ownership economy, previewing the GIIN forum, good jobs in South Africa, upcycling fruit waste, greening corporate cash
Impact Alpha
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Join Mosaic’s Ian Mohler, World Education Services’ Smitha Das, Apis & The post The Brief: Today’s Call: Ownership economy, previewing the GIIN forum, good jobs in South Africa, upcycling fruit waste, greening corporate cash appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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Let’s retain talent and crowd in investment in healthcare innovation in Africa
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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Using planetary forensics to visualize historic drought in the Horn of Africa
Planet Pulse
APRIL 4, 2023
Authors: Steve Levay and Ryder Kimball Special thanks to: Arjan Geers, Max Borrmann, Tessa Kramer, Robin van der Schalie, and Megan Zaroda Record low rainfall has pushed the Horn of Africa into a disastrous drought that is precipitating a humanitarian crisis. In the Horn of Africa, millimeters could be the distance between life and death.
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Increased cross-border electricity trade key to universal access in Africa
Smart Energy International
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
For Africa to achieve universal electricity access by 2040, a more equitable system must be implemented – one that leverages a diverse mix of the continent’s abundant renewable resources and is dependent upon a more interconnected, flexible and reliable power grid.
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Energy storage needs greater innovation say Europe and Africa commissioners
Smart Energy International
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Abou-Zeid – who used to be Director of the Africa Natural Resource Center – said storage “needs to be less disruptive to our minerals, much more efficient, and smaller in size.” We have things happening in Africa with green hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuel – we adopt energy technology very quickly.” Simson agreed. “We
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HYDROGEN AFRICA
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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Africa | Hydrogen Opportunity
Energy Central
AUGUST 31, 2023
Africa | Hydrogen Opportunity [link] [link] Hydrogen Africa
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Aceli Africa raises $27 million to boost lending to agribusinesses in East Africa
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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New blockchain crowdfunding platform to launch for solar in Africa
Smart Energy International
APRIL 28, 2022
Energy Web and ENGIE Energy Access are launching ‘Crowdfund for Solar’ to fund clean energy projects in sub-Saharan Africa. ENGIE Energy Access is a leading provider of solar and mini-grid solutions in Africa, with delivery of renewable energy to 7 million people across nine countries to date. Have you read?
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Catalyst Fund raises $8.6 million for climate adaptation in Africa
Impact Alpha
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
million for climate adaptation in Africa appeared first on ImpactAlpha. ImpactAlpha, September 6 — Nairobi-based Catalyst Fund has raised $8.6 million towards a target $40 million fund to back high-impact tech startups working. The post Catalyst Fund raises $8.6
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HYDROGEN AFRICA FORUM PARIS
Energy Central
MARCH 30, 2023
HYDROGEN AFRICA FORUM IN PARIS HYDROGEN AFRICA FORUM IN PARIS 2023 Looking forwards to this. Hydrogen-Africa is keeping the community up to date as Geopolitical Developments in Africa gather place; Perhaps for the first time -as it becomes a major renewable energy and hydrogen player with pipelines permitting hydrogen energy exports.
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Investing in ‘meaningful connectivity’ to a better internet in Africa, Asia and Latin America
Impact Alpha
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
The post Investing in ‘meaningful connectivity’ to a better internet in Africa, Asia and Latin America appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Heads of state from around the world gathered at the UN Headquarters in New York last week to review the implementation of the.
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Africas first Industrial Green Steel production plant in Namibia
Energy Central
AUGUST 15, 2023
Africa green steel Green steel is the manufacturing of steel without the use of fossil fuels. So-called “green hydrogen” is one solution that could help reduce the steel industry’s carbon footprint. When burned, hydrogen emits only water.
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Verod-Kepple Africa Partners secures $43 million to invest in tech businesses in Africa
Impact Alpha
MARCH 22, 2023
ImpactAlpha, March 22 – Verod-Kepple Africa Partners is a partnership between Nigerian private equity firm Verod Capital and Kepple Africa Ventures, a Japan. The post Verod-Kepple Africa Partners secures $43 million to invest in tech businesses in Africa appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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Katapult’s Africa accelerator zeros in on food security
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
The post Katapult’s Africa accelerator zeros in on food security appeared first on ImpactAlpha. ImpactAlpha, November 16 – Insect farming in Ghana. Aquaculture in Kenya. Land restoration in Morocco. Seven of the nine startups in the Norway-based impact.
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The Brief: Healthcare innovation in Africa, green bond in San Francisco, filtering microplastics, protecting Amazon forests
Impact Alpha
AUGUST 10, 2023
The post The Brief: Healthcare innovation in Africa, green bond in San Francisco, filtering microplastics, protecting Amazon forests appeared first on ImpactAlpha. ? Let’s meet up, Agents of Impact! The fall conference season is around the corner and ImpactAlpha is on the beat.
How carbon credits are driving down the costs of climate-friendly goods in Africa
Impact Alpha
MAY 10, 2023
The post How carbon credits are driving down the costs of climate-friendly goods in Africa appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Despite the valid criticisms that have surfaced about the voluntary carbon market, carbon finance is playing a critical role in catalyzing a just.
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Leveraging catalytic capital to transform economic systems in Africa
Impact Alpha
MARCH 9, 2023
The post Leveraging catalytic capital to transform economic systems in Africa appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Editor’s note: This blog is part of ImpactAlpha’s series, “Sustaining Impact,” authored by participants in the Catalytic Capital Consortium (C3) Sustaining Learning Labs. Key insights.
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German government investing $115M in renewable energy in Africa
Renewable Energy World
OCTOBER 5, 2021
million) in investment to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy across Africa. The capital will be invested through the African Development Bank’s Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) to unlock private sector participation in funding the region’s transition to low-carbon energy resources.
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The Brief: Participatory investing toolkit, fintech in Southern Africa, electric bike bankruptcy, peak Larry Fink
Impact Alpha
JULY 19, 2023
The post The Brief: Participatory investing toolkit, fintech in Southern Africa, electric bike bankruptcy, peak Larry Fink appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Featured: Community Finance How some communities and funders are practicing ‘participatory investing’ to share power as well as capital.
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The Brief: Financing infrastructure in Africa, decarbonizing battery supermaterials, electric motorbikes in India, funding Black farmers
Impact Alpha
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
The post The Brief: Financing infrastructure in Africa, decarbonizing battery supermaterials, electric motorbikes in India, funding Black farmers appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Greetings, Agents of Impact! ? Meet up in Copenhagen. Kick off the networking at the GIIN Impact Forum with drinks with ImpactAlpha, Oxford’s.
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Local investors help Ditiro Capital raise $14.5 million for job creation in South Africa
Impact Alpha
AUGUST 24, 2023
ImpactAlpha, August 24 – South Africa has an abundance of minerals, renewable energy and other natural resources. million for job creation in South Africa appeared first on ImpactAlpha. It also has a struggling economy, The post Local investors help Ditiro Capital raise $14.5
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Seven blue economy startups secure seed funding to enhance climate resilience in Africa
Impact Alpha
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
The post Seven blue economy startups secure seed funding to enhance climate resilience in Africa appeared first on ImpactAlpha. A marketplace for seaweed farmers. Triggering Exponential Climate Action, or TECA, invested.
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Samuel Yeboah, Mirepa Investment Advisors: Helping Africans invest in Africa
Impact Alpha
AUGUST 11, 2023
The post Samuel Yeboah, Mirepa Investment Advisors: Helping Africans invest in Africa appeared first on ImpactAlpha. ImpactAlpha, Aug. 11 – Samuel Yeboah isn’t discouraged by the economic storm battering his home country of Ghana and many other emerging economies. “As.
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Acre Impact Capital secures €40 million to spur green infrastructure development in Africa
Impact Alpha
AUGUST 8, 2023
ImpactAlpha, August 8 – Africa faces an annual infrastructure financing gap of at least $100 billion. The post Acre Impact Capital secures €40 million to spur green infrastructure development in Africa appeared first on ImpactAlpha. “Only 6% of all infrastructure financing comes.
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Goodwell Investments raises €50 million to drive inclusive growth in Africa
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
The post Goodwell Investments raises €50 million to drive inclusive growth in Africa appeared first on ImpactAlpha. ImpactAlpha, November 23 — Dutch impact investor Goodwell Investments is looking to raise €150 million for its second uMunthu fund to invest in.
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Solarise Africa secures $5.9 million in debt financing from Trine
Impact Alpha
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
ImpactAlpha, September 14 — Commercial and industrial solar accounts for 75% of power demand in sub-Saharan Africa, despite its unreliability and high cost. The post Solarise Africa secures $5.9 million in debt financing from Trine appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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Africa Eats crowdfunds capital to strengthen Africa’s food supply chains
Impact Alpha
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
ImpactAlpha, September 29 – Impact accelerator program Fledge last year launched Africa Eats to back promising startups in Africa that are strengthening the. The post Africa Eats crowdfunds capital to strengthen Africa’s food supply chains appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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Hydrogen Valley | South Africa
Energy Central
JANUARY 25, 2023
Hydrogen is a key priority for South Africa. Hydrogen presents a significant opportunity for economic development in South Africa, including the creation of new jobs and the monetization of the platinum industry.
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The Brief: Inflation Reduction Act turns one, investing in decarceration, building green in Africa, youthful climate victory, KKR’s employee ownership edge
Impact Alpha
AUGUST 15, 2023
The post The Brief: Inflation Reduction Act turns one, investing in decarceration, building green in Africa, youthful climate victory, KKR’s employee ownership edge appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Patient, flexible and long-term capital can enable Native enterprises to evolve and.
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Green Hydrogen Africa | EIB
Energy Central
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Green Hydrogen Africa | EIB Harnessing Africa’s solar energy to produce 50 million tons of green hydrogen a year by 2035 can help secure global energy supply, create jobs, decarbonize heavy industry, enhance global competitiveness and transform access to clean water and sustainable energy.
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Bezos Earth Fund deploys $22.8 million for locally-led landscape restoration in Africa
Impact Alpha
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
million for locally-led landscape restoration in Africa appeared first on ImpactAlpha. ImpactAlpha, September 7 — Bezos Earth Fund will deploy $22.8 million to fund the restoration of roughly 1.5 million acres of degraded land. The post Bezos Earth Fund deploys $22.8
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Inclusive fintech is the first stop for impact venture capital in Africa
Impact Alpha
JULY 8, 2021
Venture investors looking for deals in Africa are stocking their pipelines with. The post Inclusive fintech is the first stop for impact venture capital in Africa appeared first on ImpactAlpha. ImpactAlpha, July 8 – Small business loans. Digital payments. Free remittances.
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