Managers of Wealth Africa

Mozambique at the Top 5 Greenest Countries in Africa

Using nearly 100% green and sustainable energy, Mozambique is the greenest country in the world

The African nation aiming to be a hydrogen superpower

"So now finally, we're on the map," says Philip Balhoa about Lüderitz, a town in southern Namibia, where harsh desert meets pale ocean.

Africa’s Energy Transition Will Fail Without More Green Finance – Bank of America

She says their role “in this space [green energy] has morphed over the years as the concept of ESG moves into mainstream”.

Africa Cannot Confront Climate Change Alone

We need new ideas and new approaches.

Global Economic Outlook

The economic costs of climate change.

“Clean Energy Solutions Are Woefully Underfunded Today”

Limited access to clean and reliable electricity afflicts hundreds of millions of people and businesses across the continent, and unfortunately, this number is growing by the day.

Investing for a carbon free world: Investors support an inclusive transition post COP26

71% of investors felt that richer countries should be helping poorer countries to transition to net zero.

Just transition: Finance sector told to 'do no harm' or perpetuate 'devastation'

This week, the Banking Association of South Africa is holding a two-day virtual Sustainable Finance Conference.

Can South Africa embrace renewable energy from the sun?

Eskom's chief executive André de Ruyter says the COP26 announcement will enable South Africa to meet its "new and ambitious" targets.

11 out of Africa's 15 most polluted cities are all in South Africa

Eleven out of the 15 most polluted African cities - excluding those in Nigeria - are in SA, according to a report by IQAir, a Swiss air quality technology and consultancy company.

BlackRock expects sustainability to influence how future investment portfolios shape up

Importance of sustainable transition in investment decisions will continue to grow as it is 'very central to the way most investors are thinking', BlackRock’s head of EMEA says

FAO Launches New Tool to Help Countries Reverse Forest Loss and Land Degradation

This tool allows sectors to anticipate the impacts of climate change, prevent biodiversity loss and protect forests.

‘We do not invest in the coal value chain’ says co-managing director of AIIM

AIIM, a subsidiary of Old Mutual Alternative Investments, a member of the global Old Mutual Group, was inspired by this ambition.

Mozambique and Portugal to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation on Oceans

The event was under the slogan “Investing in the ocean’s health is investing in the future of the planet,” with Mozambique having a coastal area of about 2,700 kilometers facing the Indian Ocean.

Saudi National Bank Signs First ESG-based Repo Deal in MENA

The deal follows Saudi Arabia's recent pledge to cut its carbon emissions to net zero by 2060.

“A fragile win”: looking back at COP26

Both will be important in driving investment, sending powerful signals to investors as to where best to invest.

Standard Chartered executes ESG ‘use of proceeds’ repo with Saudi National Bank

Saudi Arabia has issued a recent pledge to reduce carbon emissions to net zero by 2060

A more ambitious climate agenda - FBNQuest Capital Research

The four goals discussed at this year’s conference are (i) global net zero emissions by 2050

CoP26: Net Zero within Africa’s reach

Nationally determined contributions well set, but finance may be a problem

Morocco: MENA’s rare climate change success story

North African nation has led the way in the MENA region to combat global warming with renewable energy projects.