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Source: © Mining Zambia Magazine On 18 February 2025, a catastrophic tailings dam collapsed at the Sino-Metals Chambishi Mine, in Zambia, flooding the surruonding area and Mwambashi River with 50 million litres of acidic effluent

Earth Day spotlights importance of environmental management of tailing dams

By Alastair Bovim 22 Apr 2025

Source: © 123rf Standard Bank Group and Meridiam hosted an event, Unlocking public infrastructure investment in South Africa, to unlock investment opportunities in alternate energy infrastructure on the continent

Standard Bank and Meridiam team up to to boost opportunities in Africa’s energy infrastructure

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Submissions open for 10th African Power & Energy Elites

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Kenya harnesses geothermal power to capture carbon from the air

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Lesotho Palace of Justice in Maseru. The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority wants a case against it dismissed. Photo: Sechaba Mokhethi / GroundUp

Lesotho dams authority fights back in “legally baseless” court case

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#ActForSRHR digital campaign launches

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Africa’s sustainability changemakers unite: YES ESG and Beyond Awards

Africa’s sustainability changemakers unite: YES ESG and Beyond Awards

ESG Africa Conference 4 Jul 2025

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Why CSI has to evolve beyond charity in Africa

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10 more black rhinos translocated from SA to Mozambique

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#AfricaMonth: How Sarah Collins, founder of Wonderbag, is changing lives globally

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Source: © Impact SRK Consulting considers the risk that illegal artisanal miners pose in the management of tailings dams in many parts of Africa

Illegal mining: A key risk to tailings dams management and mine closure

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YDE and Actis Acts launch 'Lumen30' to train 30 South African youths in solar energy installation

YDE and Actis Acts launch 'Lumen30' to train 30 South African youths in solar energy installation

Yellow Door Energy 24 Apr 2025

Source: © Genesis Water Tech The Clean Technology Fund, has recently launched and secured an initial commitment of R2,4 Billion ($120 million) under Airnergize Capital Fund I, which aims to drive and advance sustainable clean technology investments across Southern and broader Africa

First close of Airnergize Capital at R2.4bn in support of sustainable infrastructure for Africa

14 Apr 2025

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Annual Orange Social Venture Prize for MEA is open for applications

13 Mar 2025

Nairobi Fashion Week 2025 puts regenerative fashion in the spotlight

Nairobi Fashion Week 2025 puts regenerative fashion in the spotlight

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Laurent Muschel, HERA Director General, and Jean Kaseya, Africa CDC Director General, stand near mpox vaccines as first batches arrive at N'Djili International Airport in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, 5 September 2024. Reuters/Justin Makangara/File Photo

Africa's top health official presses US to resume health aid

Jennifer Rigby 6 Feb 2025

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Katja Hamilton 3 Dec 2024

AltSchool Africa and Binance launch scholarships to nurture digital skills in 500 Africans

AltSchool Africa and Binance launch scholarships to nurture digital skills in 500 Africans

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Share a gift, share a smile: The 2024 Safripol Toy Campaign is here!

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Social impact innovations awarded at 2024 Orange Social Venture Prize

14 Nov 2024

Doctor Philip Moreira, a gynaecologist and department head at Dalal Jamm Hospital, rides his electric bicycle while commuting to the hospital in Dakar, Senegal, 21 October 2024. Reuters/Zohra Bensemra/File Photo

Senegal's urban cycling trend offers chance to boost green transport

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Coca-Cola Beverages Africa invests $50m in Namibia, boosting production capacity by 30%

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Kenyan eco-entrepreneur tackles food waste with sustainable solutions

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Droga5's Once Upon a Future campaign for the UN to engage the youth

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Pedestrians walk outside the Safaricom mobile phone customer care centre during the launch of its 5G internet service in the central business district of Nairobi, Kenya, 27 October 2022. Reuters/Monicah Mwangi/File Photo

Kenya's Safaricom raises $117m with local sustainability-linked loan

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