Category: Local News

From solar lamps to large-scale production lines, Sun King is redefining what “Made in Africa” means, with its new Tatu City manufacturing hub signalling a shift from import reliance to homegrown energy innovation, a move that strengthens Africa’s clean-tech resilience. A Strategic Rise: Tatu City’s Role in Kenya’s Industrial Vision Tatu City, a 5,000-acre mixed-use…

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What if Kenya’s sunshine could power every home and business? With the right investment in solar energy, this vision is closer than ever, despite the challenge of upfront costs. That’s where financing comes in. This guide explores the latest solar financing options in Kenya as of 2025, from government-backed incentives to innovative pay-as-you-go models, helping…

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The future of Uganda’s green economy may rest in the hands of its youth, something MTN Uganda and WWF Uganda are nurturing with the Pachi Panda Innovation Challenge. This programme encourages youth-led startups and small enterprises to develop innovative solutions addressing food, energy, and water security, aligning with Uganda’s sustainability goals and fostering a greener…

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Standing as one of the world’s most ambitious industrial projects, a $2.5 billion fertiliser plant is rising in Ethiopia through a landmark deal with Aliko Dangote. Signed on August 28, 2025, in Addis Ababa, this deal positions Ethiopia as a potential agricultural powerhouse and signals Dangote’s vision for a self-reliant Africa. With the capacity to…

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Written By: Faith Jemosop The African Development Bank (AfDB) is backing Botswana, Gabon, Liberia, and Lesotho in developing long-term low-carbon and climate-resilient development strategies. Through technical assistance, funding, and regional cooperation, the Bank is helping these countries align with the Paris Agreement by creating roadmaps that integrate climate priorities into national development agendas. At COP29,…

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Written By: Faith Jemosop A severe winter cold front has gripped large parts of South Africa, bringing with it icy conditions, heavy snowfall, and devastating consequences. Over the weekend of June 7–9, at least five people died in a fatal traffic accident on the N2 highway, thousands were left without power, and communities across the…

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Cape Town’s devastating flood on April 8, 2025, is the latest reminder of a growing crisis affecting South Africa’s urban centers: repeated, intense, and destructive flooding events. While climate change is often cited, the full picture involves a complex mix of natural and human-induced causes. 1. Climate Change and Rising Rainfall Extremes Scientific evidence shows…

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