Category: Environment

Written By: Faith Jemosop Zimbabwe’s struggle with drought and food insecurity is being met with long-term solutions rooted in climate resilience, sustainable farming, and rural empowerment. One such transformative initiative is the African Development Fund’s investment in Zimbabwe’s agricultural value chains. Why Climate-Resilient Agriculture Matters Drought has become a recurring challenge for many regions in…

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Written By: Faith jemosop Climate change is no longer a distant threat; it’s already reshaping ecosystems, economies, and lives across the globe, especially in Africa. From rising temperatures and unpredictable rainfall to severe droughts and floods, the continent is experiencing the harsh realities of a warming world. But in the midst of the crisis lies…

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Written By: Faith Jemosop Mauritania has secured more than $18 million in financing from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to improve access to water and sanitation for nearly half a million people in rural communities, marking a significant step toward climate resilience and public health. Key Investment for Rural Transformation The financing, approved by the…

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Written by Faith Jemosop The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)  , long regarded as a key pillar in Africa’s fight against climate change, has been abruptly defunded and deconstructed. The move, initiated by a sweeping government restructuring campaign under the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), spearheaded by tech mogul Elon Musk and greenlit…

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Written by: Faith Jemosop The Casablanca Desalination Plant has secured €340 million in financing, marking a significant step towards enhancing water security in Morocco. This project, set to be the largest desalination facility on the continent and the world’s largest powered entirely by renewable energy, is a collaborative effort between Spanish and Moroccan entities. The…

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By Quintin Roberts – Regional Sales Manager, Genetec Africa The mining industry faces some of the toughest challenges when it comes to physical security and employee safety. Mines are often located in remote areas, far from urban infrastructure, and may lack stable internet access or cellular connectivity. This makes real-time communication and data transmission difficult….

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Written By: By Jemosop Faith, Faith specializes in energy, climate, and renewables, transforming complex policy discussions into accessible, everyday conversations, she is a writer at Africa Digest News backed by 2+ years of focused experience. Experts warn that rising temperatures, driven by environmental degradation, are creating ideal breeding conditions for mosquitoes, posing a significant threat…

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Written By: By Jemosop Faith, Faith specializes in energy, climate, and renewables, transforming complex policy discussions into accessible, everyday conversations, she is a writer at Africa Digest News backed by 2+ years of focused experience Kenya is on a mission, a vital mission to heal its environment and secure its future. The ambitious goal? Planting 15 billion…

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By Jemosop Faith, Faith specializes in energy, climate, and renewables, transforming complex policy discussions into accessible, everyday conversations, she is a writer at Africa Digest News backed by 2+ years of focused experience The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) has marked a significant milestone by launching the country’s inaugural compendium on environmental statistics. This…

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By Jemosop Faith, Faith specializes in energy, climate, and renewables, transforming complex policy discussions into accessible, everyday conversations, she is a writer at Africa Digest News backed by 2+ years of focused experience “South Africa has designated Sept. 24, 2025, as a national tree planting day, aiming to ‘plant 1 million trees in a single…

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