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Engie and Morocco’s OCP Renewables Deal Worth Billions, Says Source
The renewable energy plans are expected to materialise in 2026, while the desalination and green hydrogen projects are forecast in 2028 and 2032 respectively, the source told Reuters.
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- Energy
- Region
- North Africa & Near East
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An Emerging Priority in Climate Resilience: How Zambia’s Green Growth Strategy — And its Business Sector — Are Addressing the Risk of Climate-Induced Social Instability
Zambia — like other countries across Southern Africa — is confronting its worst drought in four decades, one of multiple climate-related crises it faces. According to Gracsious Maviza and Giulia Caroli at the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, and Ibukun Taiwo at CGIAR, these issues are putting a growing strain on the nation’s social fabric. They explore how Zambia's National Green Growth Strategy is addressing these challenges, highlighting four "Climate Security Pathways" in the strategy that can improve social stability — and generate immense opportunities for the private sector.
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- Agriculture, Energy, Environment, WASH
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Press Release: EFT Corporation and Visa Partner to Bolster Fintech Growth in Africa
This partnership will provide fintechs with access to comprehensive prepaid and debit card programmes tailored for diverse consumer needs.
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- Finance, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: Sistema.bio Acquires Inclusive Energy, Adding Digital Monitoring to Its Carbon Reduction and Biogas Technology Platform for Farmers
Sistema.bio will incorporate Inclusive Energy’s technology to put in place the first digitally-verified biogas carbon credits.
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- Agriculture, Energy, Technology
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- Global
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Press Release: European Development Finance Institutions Sign Landmark Separate Affiliate Partnerships With DFC and FinDev Canada
Set for a one-year period, the affiliate partnerships will aim to bolster the global reach of US, Canadian and European Development Finance Institutions (DFIs).
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- Global
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AIIB Commits $100 Million to Climate Transition Investments in Emerging Asia
AIIB pledges $100 million for climate transition investments, with $75 million to the Actis Asia Climate Transition Fund.
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- Energy, Environment, Investing
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- Asia Pacific
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Pan-African Telco Paratus Group Partners with Low Earth Orbit Satellite Operators to Extend its Internet Network
Through its partnership agreements with global low earth orbit (LEO), Paratus is positioning itself to offer an extensive LEO satellite network across Africa as regulatory and satellite coverage hurdles are overcome.
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- Technology, Telecommunications
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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EcoSecurities and Kenya Private Sector Association Announce Strategic Partnership to Boost Catalytic Carbon and Climate Finance
The strategic partnership will scale carbon finance for sustainable development whilst rapidly expanding decarbonisation efforts across Kenya.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa