Southern African nations are moving to overhaul their approach to environmental disasters, transitioning from reactive emergency responses to a permanent regional strategy of anticipatory action. At the SADC Committee of Ministers Responsible for Disaster Risk Management meeting held this week, regional leaders called for initiatives to protect the bloc’s economy from recurring climate shocks. The…
By: Judith Beatrice Auma Oduol, Keiso Matashane-Marite, Edna Akullq, Zuzana Schwidrowski * Africa’s clean energy transition will only be fast, just, and investable if women and young people are treated as producers, workers, innovators, and decision-makers, and not merely as end users of clean energy solutions. A pivotal moment for policy choices Across the continent,…
The country’s largest cable manufacturer Cafca has officially commissioned a 1.2 MW rooftop solar plant, marking a significant shift toward energy independence and decarbonisation. The US$1 million solar outlay is expected to reduce Cafca’s carbon footprint. Cafca said the solar plant is expected to reduce its electricity consumption from the national grid by about 30%….
African climate leaders, negotiators, policymakers and partners kicked off the 7th Africa Climate Talks with a strong call to move the global climate agenda from commitments to credible implementation. Held under the theme “Africa’s Road to COP32: From Commitments to Credible Implementation,” the meeting comes at a decisive moment for global climate action, as countries…
Zimbabwe and Japan have formalised a new partnership aimed at strengthening food security against the backdrop of escalating climate shocks and geopolitical instability. Under the programme, the government of Japan will provide agricultural equipment valued at approximately US$2.6 million to support Zimbabwe’s agriculture sector. The assistance aims to enhance productivity, improve food security, and contribute…
Leaders and experts convened at the UN Conference Centre in Addis Ababa to tackle Africa’s interconnected challenges related to climate, water, energy, and food security. The dialogue on “Climate-Water-Energy-Food Nexus Solutions for Africa’s Sustainable Development” was a hybrid event and part of the ARFSD12 pre-events, which brought together representatives from UN agencies, the African Union,…
The government has officially approved the National Wildlife Policy to establish a wildlife-anchored economy capable of withstanding the escalating impacts of climate change. The policy replaces the 1992 framework and aligns with best practices to ensure sustainable resource use, increase community participation, strengthen socio-economic benefits, and build resilience to climate change. In a post-Cabinet briefing,…
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a $25 million grant to help rural Zimbabweans address climate change. The grant will restore smallholder farms, improve water and grazing land, and drive private sector growth in the region. Funded by the Bank’s Transition Support Facility (Pillar 1), the Zimbabwe Agricultural Climate Resilient and Vulnerability Reduction…
First Mutual Properties (FMP) says its recently completed Arundel Office Block has a 75kWh solar system, marking a significant step in its transition toward sustainable energy. The installation is net-metered, allowing the property to feed excess power back into the national grid. The project aligns with a broader environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy for…
Dairibord Holdings plans to expand its renewable energy footprint across its entire manufacturing portfolio following the successful commissioning of its solar plant in Chipinge. The Chipinge facility marks a pivotal turn in the group’s operational strategy, serving as a foundational blueprint for the company’s future energy expansion. “On the energy front, we have reached a…
