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Cheat sheet: Three things to know about African superdams

Is Africa way ahead or far behind in terms of hydro power?

Becoming a hydro superpower will be a mixed blessing for Africa

The continent plans to triple its dam-made electricity in two decades. That’s a massive bet

Media Monitoring, Thursday 22 February

Microsoft agrees to purchase 350,000 carbon dioxide removal credits from Kenyan agroforestry project.

Media Monitoring, Wednesday 21 February

Côte d'Ivoire and IMF ink $1.3bn deal to tackle climate change, Electric batteries: Rabat consults renowned physicist Rachid Yazami

Media Monitoring, Tuesday 20 February

Kenya bans electric car imports with less than 80% battery life.

Media Monitoring, Monday 19 February

Global tree-planting initiatives drive massive biodiversity loss in African savannas, study finds, Uganda signs $400m deal for green hydrogen fertiliser plant

Innovation frontier: Who is building what

Entrepreneurs this week pitched on the main stage and in the margins of the Africa Climate Tech Summit in Nairobi. Here is a selection: 

Q&A: Climate leaders with answers

Sidee Dlamini is the director for talent & strategic partnerships at Delta40, a VC investor & venture studio in Nairobi with a strong climate mandate. 

Why and where to invest in Africa’s climate ecosystem

Are you looking for a punchy summary of how Africa can grow economically while playing a significant (and profitable) role in the planet’s green transition?

Media Monitoring, Friday 16 February

Chinese automaker BYD unveils its highly anticipated Dolphin EV model, ready to make a splash in the South African market.