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Climate scientist warns Earth is approaching tipping points that could reshape the planet
Environmental Health News
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July 1, 2025
Human-driven warming has pushed multiple Earth systems dangerously close to irreversible tipping points, but social and technological momentum could still steer the planet toward recovery. Jonathan Watts reports for The Guardian. In short: Timothy...
Africa eyes UN levy on private jets to fund climate fight
The Standard
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Africa eyes a UN levy on private jets to fund climate action. [iStock] African nations are looking to a proposed United Nations levy on private jets to help fund climate action amid worsening droughts and floods on the continent. The proposal...
African feminists reclaim power and shape futures: Hundreds unite for justice, climate and equality at 2025 programming conference
TV47
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July 1, 2025
The FEMNET 2025 Programming Conference and General Assembly lit up Nairobi from June 21 to 23, 2025, in a striking display of solidarity and activism, as over 800 women, girls, and allies from across Africa converged for three powerful days of...
Africa Must Scale Innovative Financing Instruments to Bridge 1.3 Trillion USD SDG Financing Gap, Says ECA's Chief
Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, July 1, 2025 (ENA) - Africa must scale innovative financing instruments as it faces a significant shortfall of 1.3 trillion USD per year in its Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) financing gap – resources that could enable a just...
African Workforce Summit tackles gap between skills and opportunity
Business Day
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July 1, 2025
In an era defined by cautious capital, talent migration, and an unrelenting drive for digital transformation, Africa’s biggest job fair set out to address one of the continent’s most persistent economic challenges, bridging the gap between skills...
‘African Safari’ to open soon at Nagpur’s Gorewada Zoo
The Indian Express
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July 1, 2025
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Maharashtra Forest Development Corporation (FDCM), Gorewada Zoo Limited, Nagpur, and the National Building Construction Corporation NBCC – India for the development of an African Safari at the...
South Africa's Eco-DRR Project: a R700 million initiative to combat Climate Change
IOL
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South Africa is poised to make significant strides in combating climate change, thanks to a landmark grant of R700 million (USD 40.1 million) from the Green Climate Fund (GCF). This financial boost will facilitate the launch of the ‘Scaling up...
Green property index shows benefits of climate-resilient buildings
Engineering News
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Green and climate-resilient buildings and properties provide higher returns on investment, typically have lower vacancy rates and their cost-to-income ratios are tracking ahead of buildings that are managed without green objectives. On a...
OPINION:Fighting climate change should not be a donor driven project, Government must allocate more money to the Eswatini Environment Authority(EEA).
Swaziland News
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By Zweli Martin Dlamini Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini met a delegation from the Green Climate Fund African Division on Monday, he appealed for funding amounting to over R300million to support the country in tackling the climate change...
African Development Bank Approves $474.6 Million Loan To Support South Africa's Infrastructure Governance And Green Growth
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) PRETORIA, South Africa, July 1, 2025/APO Group/ -- The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group ( ) has approved a $474.6 million loan for South Africa's Infrastructure Governance and Green...
How Can Business Schools Transform Africa?
Poets&Quants - California
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July 1, 2025
Samer Atallah: “The future of Africa hinges not just on the ideas and innovations of its business schools, but on how well its institutions of business education work together to amplify those ideas” Africa today stands at a historic inflection...
Neveah targets $150m export revenue, launches aluminum recycling plant in Ogun
Business Day
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July 1, 2025
Neveah Limited, a commodities trading company, has launched an aluminum and copper recycling plant in Mowe, Ogun State. The plant is expected to generate $150 million in annual revenue and create over 500 jobs, significantly boosting Nigeria’s...
UCC Hosts Maiden Sociology and Anthropology Lecture, Urges Unity for Pan-Africanism Success
Ghana News Agency
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July 1, 2025
By J.K. Nabary Cape Coast, July 01, GNA – The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has held its maiden public lecture with a call on Africans to prioritise internal unity as a foundation for the success of...
Pan-Africanism must begin from home – Dr Ocran
Ghana News Agency
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July 1, 2025
By Prince Acquah Cape Coast, July 01, GNA – The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has held its maiden public lecture, urging Africans to prioritise internal unity as a foundation for advancing the...
Empowering South Africa's youth: A call for change in diplomacy
IOL
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In the corridors of international diplomacy, South Africa has long been known for its principled stance, historical legacy, and moral authority. From the era of Mandela to its leadership in the African Union and BRICS, the country has earned its...
Well-endowed South Africa has huge opportunity ‘right now’ to grow mining sector
Engineering News
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JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – South Africa has a huge opportunity “right now” to grow its mining sector so that mining is able to provide prosperity for the entire nation, Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane emphasised to...
Park Hyatt Emerges in South Africa with the Opening of Park Hyatt Johannesburg
Hospitality Net
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July 1, 2025
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Park Hyatt Johannesburg, marking the luxury brand's third destination in the African region. Set within the vibrant Rosebank district, celebrated for its cultural richness and urban...
De-Risking Africa’s Renewable Energy Agenda
AfricaBusiness.com
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July 1, 2025
By Opy Ramaremisa, Head of Client Solutions for SA Corporates and Vuyo Mafrika, Head of Client Solutions for Africa Regional Operations (ARO) Absa CIB Every driver starts a long journey with the same question: am I prepared for potential issues?...
Esther Dyson to deliver keynote at 12th Angel Fair Africa in New York City
Joy FM
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July 1, 2025
Renowned angel investor and tech visionary Esther Dyson will headline the 12th edition of Angel Fair Africa (AFA@12) as keynote speaker when the event makes its historic debut in the United States on 19th September, 2025. Hosted at Google’s 9th...
Hackers tighten grip as ransomware epidemic hits South Africa hard
TechCentral
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July 1, 2025
Cybercriminals and malicious hacker groups that successfully breached the IT systems of South African companies in the past year raised their ransom demands nearly sixfold in the same period. According to The State of Ransomware in South Africa...