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

#BizTrends2025 Sponsors announced and categories still open for Curating the Future

#BizTrends2025 Sponsors announced and categories still open for Curating the Future

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The Coca-Cola System in Africa unveils Water Stewardship Initiative

The Coca-Cola System in Africa unveils Water Stewardship Initiative

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GI labelling promotes inclusive food systems, sustainable development

2 May 2018

Inaugural Africa Blue Economy Forum to coincide with World Oceans Day

Inaugural Africa Blue Economy Forum to coincide with World Oceans Day

30 Apr 2018

Building capacity of science journalism in Africa

Building capacity of science journalism in Africa

30 Apr 2018

How to overcome fierce debates about banning all trade in ivory

How to overcome fierce debates about banning all trade in ivory

Duan Biggs, Carly Cook, Kent Redford and Matthew H 26 Apr 2018

Innovation, people key to creating a sustainable bioeconomy

25 Apr 2018

African youth participate at an international youth forum at the UN headquarters in New York. Photo: Africa Renewal/Shu Zhang

African youth demand a seat at the table

Busani Bafana 24 Apr 2018

Millions of urban Africans still don't have electricity: here's what can be done

Rebekah Shirley 23 Apr 2018

LIA and Gorilla Doctors announce new global competition

LIA and Gorilla Doctors announce new global competition

23 Apr 2018

Housing microfinance can be win-win for poor people and financial institutions

Housing microfinance can be win-win for poor people and financial institutions

13 Apr 2018

#WTMA18: 2018 African Responsible Tourism Awards finalists announced

#WTMA18: 2018 African Responsible Tourism Awards finalists announced

12 Apr 2018

Why Africans must be recognised as partners in fight against global poverty

Why Africans must be recognised as partners in fight against global poverty

Robert Burroughs 12 Apr 2018

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The next great water crisis may be under our feet

Karen G. Villholth 10 Apr 2018

The World Press Freedom Index 2017 by .

#FairnessFirst: Grave press freedom violations in Africa

Leigh Andrews 9 Apr 2018

AnnaJB via - Intercropping maize and beans in Rwanda

Eco-farming can solve hunger, climate crises, experts say

9 Apr 2018

Why ozone poses a challenge to food security

Why ozone poses a challenge to food security

Divya Pandey, Lisa Emberson & Sofie Mortensen 5 Apr 2018

Building knowledge-based economies in Africa

29 Mar 2018

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On dangerous ground: Land degradation is turning soils into deserts

Prof Abbas El-Zein 29 Mar 2018

(L to R): Thierry Zomahoun, president and CEO of AIMS, and founder and chair of NEF, Elsevier CEO, Ron Mobed.

New scientific publication boosts African research

28 Mar 2018

African Union flag.

Why Africa's Free Trade Area offers so much promise

Landry Signé 27 Mar 2018

Antique ivory – defined as pre-1947 worked ivory – is an exception and can be traded in the UK and EU. Flickr/James Picht

Paradigm shift as African countries throw their weight behind ivory ban

Caroline Cox 26 Mar 2018

Future 'ocean cities' need green engineering above and below the waterline

Future 'ocean cities' need green engineering above and below the waterline

Katherine Dafforn, Ana Bugnot, Eliza Heery, Marian 26 Mar 2018

#OFFinJoburg: Many a bumpy road ahead remains on Africa's long walk to democracy

#OFFinJoburg: Many a bumpy road ahead remains on Africa's long walk to democracy

Sindy Peters 23 Mar 2018

Making water infrastructure intelligent is a water wise move for Africa

Making water infrastructure intelligent is a water wise move for Africa

Sabine Dall'Omo 23 Mar 2018

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How local business innovation equips off-grid households with electricity

Patrick Greene 23 Mar 2018

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Port Louis is Africa's best city: Mercer survey

22 Mar 2018

Colosseum Vacation Home in Rome, Italy - Level access is via a pretty courtyard which leads into the spacious, newly modernised home, with one bedroom and bathroom that have been specifically converted for guests with a disability or mobility issue. Source:

Airbnb releases new filters and features to help disabled guests find the right accommodation

20 Mar 2018

Recycling programme launched in rapidly growing Victoria Falls town

Recycling programme launched in rapidly growing Victoria Falls town

19 Mar 2018

Let them eat carp: Fish farms are helping to fight hunger

Let them eat carp: Fish farms are helping to fight hunger

Ben Belton, Dave Little & Simon Bush 19 Mar 2018

Disasters cost farmers in developing countries billions of dollars

Disasters cost farmers in developing countries billions of dollars

16 Mar 2018

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FAO, Google collaborates on new forest data tool

7 Mar 2018

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Inaugural Africa Blue Economy Forum to coincide with World Oceans Day

Inaugural Africa Blue Economy Forum to coincide with World Oceans Day

30 Apr 2018

Building capacity of science journalism in Africa

Building capacity of science journalism in Africa

30 Apr 2018

How to overcome fierce debates about banning all trade in ivory

How to overcome fierce debates about banning all trade in ivory

Duan Biggs, Carly Cook, Kent Redford and Matthew H 26 Apr 2018

Innovation, people key to creating a sustainable bioeconomy

25 Apr 2018

African youth participate at an international youth forum at the UN headquarters in New York. Photo: Africa Renewal/Shu Zhang

African youth demand a seat at the table

Busani Bafana 24 Apr 2018

Millions of urban Africans still don't have electricity: here's what can be done

Rebekah Shirley 23 Apr 2018

LIA and Gorilla Doctors announce new global competition

LIA and Gorilla Doctors announce new global competition

23 Apr 2018

Housing microfinance can be win-win for poor people and financial institutions

Housing microfinance can be win-win for poor people and financial institutions

13 Apr 2018

#WTMA18: 2018 African Responsible Tourism Awards finalists announced

#WTMA18: 2018 African Responsible Tourism Awards finalists announced

12 Apr 2018

Why Africans must be recognised as partners in fight against global poverty

Why Africans must be recognised as partners in fight against global poverty

Robert Burroughs 12 Apr 2018

Caroline Auzias via

The next great water crisis may be under our feet

Karen G. Villholth 10 Apr 2018

The World Press Freedom Index 2017 by .

#FairnessFirst: Grave press freedom violations in Africa

Leigh Andrews 9 Apr 2018

AnnaJB via - Intercropping maize and beans in Rwanda

Eco-farming can solve hunger, climate crises, experts say

9 Apr 2018

Why ozone poses a challenge to food security

Why ozone poses a challenge to food security

Divya Pandey, Lisa Emberson & Sofie Mortensen 5 Apr 2018

Building knowledge-based economies in Africa

29 Mar 2018

Photo by Wolfgang Hasselmann on

On dangerous ground: Land degradation is turning soils into deserts

Prof Abbas El-Zein 29 Mar 2018

(L to R): Thierry Zomahoun, president and CEO of AIMS, and founder and chair of NEF, Elsevier CEO, Ron Mobed.

New scientific publication boosts African research

28 Mar 2018

African Union flag.

Why Africa's Free Trade Area offers so much promise

Landry Signé 27 Mar 2018

Antique ivory – defined as pre-1947 worked ivory – is an exception and can be traded in the UK and EU. Flickr/James Picht

Paradigm shift as African countries throw their weight behind ivory ban

Caroline Cox 26 Mar 2018

Future 'ocean cities' need green engineering above and below the waterline

Future 'ocean cities' need green engineering above and below the waterline

Katherine Dafforn, Ana Bugnot, Eliza Heery, Marian 26 Mar 2018

#OFFinJoburg: Many a bumpy road ahead remains on Africa's long walk to democracy

#OFFinJoburg: Many a bumpy road ahead remains on Africa's long walk to democracy

Sindy Peters 23 Mar 2018

Making water infrastructure intelligent is a water wise move for Africa

Making water infrastructure intelligent is a water wise move for Africa

Sabine Dall'Omo 23 Mar 2018

By JonStrand, CC BY-SA 4.0,

How local business innovation equips off-grid households with electricity

Patrick Greene 23 Mar 2018

Port Louis, Mauritius © byvalet –

Port Louis is Africa's best city: Mercer survey

22 Mar 2018

Colosseum Vacation Home in Rome, Italy - Level access is via a pretty courtyard which leads into the spacious, newly modernised home, with one bedroom and bathroom that have been specifically converted for guests with a disability or mobility issue. Source:

Airbnb releases new filters and features to help disabled guests find the right accommodation

20 Mar 2018

Recycling programme launched in rapidly growing Victoria Falls town

Recycling programme launched in rapidly growing Victoria Falls town

19 Mar 2018

Let them eat carp: Fish farms are helping to fight hunger

Let them eat carp: Fish farms are helping to fight hunger

Ben Belton, Dave Little & Simon Bush 19 Mar 2018

Disasters cost farmers in developing countries billions of dollars

Disasters cost farmers in developing countries billions of dollars

16 Mar 2018

Photo by Matthew Kane on

FAO, Google collaborates on new forest data tool

7 Mar 2018

Orange and OpenClassrooms have combined forces to train young Africans in digital technology.

Critical need for digital skills for Africa's youth

6 Mar 2018

Olive mills don't just produce oil – they also generate a lot of wastewater (Credit: )

A new life for olive oil waste

Ben Coxworth 5 Mar 2018

Community-based wildlife conservation is bringing success to Tanzania

Community-based wildlife conservation is bringing success to Tanzania

Derek E. Lee 2 Mar 2018

Human rights activist Annie Raman on Fort Review.

#FortReview: "How creativity can save lives when put to good use" - Annie Raman

Leigh Andrews 1 Mar 2018

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Special alert: Reduced harvests, intensified food insecurity foreseen for Southern Africa

28 Feb 2018

The Doomsday Vault a vital seed backup to protect the world's food supply

27 Feb 2018

How plastics made from plants could be the answer to the world's waste problem

How plastics made from plants could be the answer to the world's waste problem

James William Comerford 26 Feb 2018

Entrepreneur brothers look to harness AI for greater good

Entrepreneur brothers look to harness AI for greater good

26 Feb 2018

#DesignIndaba2018: Be inspired by problems in Africa

#DesignIndaba2018: Be inspired by problems in Africa

Louise Marsland 26 Feb 2018

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Halting deforestation: Striking the right balance between human and planetary needs

22 Feb 2018

People in African cities are taking charge of their water supplies - and it's working

People in African cities are taking charge of their water supplies - and it's working

Ellis Adjei Adams 21 Feb 2018