Sustainability
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South Africa Closes Historic G20 Summit Amid U.S. Boycott
byThe Trending Desk• Nov 23, 2025
On November 23, 2025, South Africa officially closed the G20 summit’s first-ever African edition in Johannesburg without the customary U.S. handover, putting African priorities in the global spotlight.
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Lagos Fashion Week Wins 2025 Earthshot Prize
byThe Trending Desk• Nov 15, 2025
On November 5, 2025, Lagos Fashion Week received a £1 million Earthshot Prize in Rio. Africa’s first circular fashion hub is now on the way.
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Eswatini’s Reed Dance Is More Than a Festival. It’s a Living Solution.
byGloria Edukere• Sep 25, 2025
By conserving wetlands and mentoring girls, the ceremony shows how heritage can be a force for sustainability.
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What Global ESG Frameworks Miss About Local African Realities
byAdetoro Adetayo• Jun 14, 2025
From boardrooms to village markets, ESG frameworks often clash with daily realities that don’t fit into global scorecards.
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The Global North Has Its 'Smart Cities.' Africa Is Building Better Ones.
byVictoria Agbakwuru• Apr 16, 2025
African urban development isn’t playing catch-up. It’s forging a new path that blends technology with culture, ecology, and inclusivity.
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Green Goals: Powering African Football with Renewable Energy
byJackie Omekara• Mar 8, 2024
As the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) grapples with the economic allure of its $1 billion value and environmental controversies surrounding major sponsor Total Energies, the urgent call for ethical sponsorships and strategic renewable energy investments unfolds as a pivotal narrative, urging AFCON to champion a greener and more sustainable legacy.
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The Fascinating Story of BURN: a Leading Cookstove Manufacturing Company
byAdetoro Adetayo• Mar 7, 2023
With millions relying on inefficient traditional stoves, BURN’s cookstoves transform lives by cutting fuel costs and emissions.
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