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Africa’s energy needs to top COP27 negotiations
UN Economic Commission for Africa says climate finance action has never been more urgent
A quarter of Africa’s GDP is dependent on nature; it must be managed responsibly
Between 1970 and 2016, the stock of natural capital on the continent fell on average by 65%, driven largely by land-use change, but Africa can lead the world by putting nature at…
This time it’s different: African economies may not survive
Amid the headwinds created by the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s time the Aloe ferox, which survives in dry, harsh conditions, is nurtured — but the options are limited
Cellphones ‘a tool to cut food costs’
Can cellphones make grain cheaper for a poor consumer or mitigate the impact of a food crisis on a country? Yes, says research released on Monday.
Southern African nations ponder scrapping visas
Top government officials in Southern Africa began meeting on Monday to find ways of addressing trade barriers, such as scrapping visa requirements, which are said to hinder…
ADB: Africa’s economy to grow by 6% in 2008
Africa’s economy will grow by 6% this year and next, an acceleration from 2007, owing to high oil prices and demand for commodities, research from the African Development Bank…
African ministers to tackle rising food prices
African ministers on Wednesday agreed to tackle rising food prices that have threatened the continent’s fledgling stability and economic growth. Although the hike ”presents…