Investors set a high value on transparency. In Africa, ESG data provides clarity to drive robust decision-making for both foreign and local investors.

David Craig 21 Sep 2019

Gender Parity

How can we empower women to end Africa’s scourge of gender violence?

Africa must end violence toward women now. It can only do this through systemic change that lifts women up and recognises their equal role in society, writes the World Economic Forum's he...

Elsie S. Kanza 20 Sep 2019

Africa

This 'Friendship Bench' is improving mental health for Zimbabweans

With only two psychiatrists in Zimbabwe, Dixon Chibanda came up with a way to provide mental health care for the most disadvantaged. Now the idea has crossed to the US.

Anna Lewis · Mosaic Science 09 Sep 2019

Biodiversity

Why we need a Paris Agreement for nature

It’s time for all governments to commit to a set of sustainability targets aimed at protecting nature and biodiversity across the globe, agreed environmental and business leaders at the W...

Kim Cloete 06 Sep 2019

Media, Entertainment and Information

A tale of 2 Africas, travel-ready nations and other top stories of the week

Also in this week's round-up read about a parliament speaker who feeds lawmakers’ babies and how a company helps women in Africa to become solar entrepreneurs.

Adrian Monck 06 Sep 2019

Africa

'This is Africa's century' - what we learned at the World Economic Forum in Cape Town 2019

A hard-won free-trade deal and a massive youth population - will these factors make this 'Africa's century'? And what about gender-based violence and the gig economy. Key moments from the...

Robin Pomeroy and Anna Bruce-Lockhart 06 Sep 2019

Africa

This is how we can make African agriculture more resilient to climate change

Despite Africa showing significant signs of progress, the country still faces significant challenges from climate change to food security. The risks posed by environmental changes mean th...

Patrick Verkooijen · Global Center on Adaptation 06 Sep 2019

Africa

Africa is launching the world’s largest free trade area - but big stumbling blocks remain

The African Union has launched the operational phase of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which will be the world's largest free trade area by number of countries once it’s...

Kim Cloete 06 Sep 2019

Africa

Ethiopia is Africa’s new growth engine – here’s why

With impressive growth rates and a youthful population, Ethiopia could be an economic powerhouse if it overcomes its structural problems.

Alexandre Raffoul and Vijay Raju 06 Sep 2019

Africa

I went blind at age 5, but managed to stay in education. We must ensure 93 million children with disabilities get the same chance

Failing to enrol disabled youth into the education isn't just a human rights travesty, it makes no economic sense.

Yetnebersh Nigussie 05 Sep 2019

Banking and Capital Markets

Central banks are finally taking action against climate change

Banks are facing increased reputational and financial risks from financing activities that contribute to climate change.

Danny Bradlow · The Conversation 05 Sep 2019

Africa

South Africa's SMEs should be first in line for a digital upgrade

A new breed of digitally literate micro-entrepreneurs will be best placed to take advantage of tech platforms to exploit gaps in the market.

Lwazi Bam and Valter Adāo 05 Sep 2019

Africa

8 stunning photos of South Africa

The World Economic Forum on Africa 2019 takes place in Cape Town from 4-6 September.

Joe Myers 05 Sep 2019

Africa

The number of refugees has increased 70% since 2011

The number of people seeking international protection outside of their country of origin has increased 70% since 2011.

Emi Suzuki · World Bank 05 Sep 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

This company helps women to become solar entrepreneurs

Solar Sister is empowering women in parts of rural Africa, not only to generate their own renewable energy, but also to sell it to others. And it’s creating a brighter future for business...

Emma Charlton 05 Sep 2019

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Africa

It's in the numbers – how sustainability will support Africa's long-term growth and development

How can we empower women to end Africa’s scourge of gender violence?

This 'Friendship Bench' is improving mental health for Zimbabweans

Why we need a Paris Agreement for nature

A tale of 2 Africas, travel-ready nations and other top stories of the week

'This is Africa's century' - what we learned at the World Economic Forum in Cape Town 2019

This is how we can make African agriculture more resilient to climate change

Africa is launching the world’s largest free trade area - but big stumbling blocks remain

Ethiopia is Africa’s new growth engine – here’s why

I went blind at age 5, but managed to stay in education. We must ensure 93 million children with disabilities get the same chance

Central banks are finally taking action against climate change

South Africa's SMEs should be first in line for a digital upgrade

8 stunning photos of South Africa

The number of refugees has increased 70% since 2011

This company helps women to become solar entrepreneurs

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