By Savior Mwambwa A critical look at climate finance narratives and what the future holds for Africa’s green industrialization Summary: The global push for a standardized “green transition” leapfrogging fossil fuel, strict carbon pricing and donor-driven conditions simply doesn’t fit Africa’s development context. In my latest article, I examine why these popular frameworks risk stalling […]
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act suspended.
Written By Sheila Khama (extracted from a LinkedIn Post) Should Africa’s Citizens, Institutions, NGOs and Governments Be Concerned? @FT reports that on February 11, 2025, the US halted enforcement of the FCPA using Presidential Executive Powers. Introduced by Carter in 1977, strengthened by Obama in 2010-Dodd Frank Act. One provision aimed to curb corruption from bribes […]
Zambia Strengthens Global Climate Commitments Through Bilateral
Written By Ceaser Siwale Agreements at COP29 At the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, Zambia became pivotal in global climate action by signing groundbreaking bilateral agreements with Sweden, Norway, and Singapore. These partnerships, grounded in Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, emphasise carbon credit trading, sustainable development, and targeted strategies […]