Managers of Wealth Africa

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.

PwC Advocates Increased Funding to Enable African Countries Offset $2.8trn Transition to Net-zero Emissions

The report further said a clear message had been given at COP-26 in Glasgow, through calls for increased international financial support from developed nations.

Africa missing out on climate innovations

Kenya has ambitious nationally determined contribution goals and has articulated her strategy well.

COP 26: African Development Bank Group launches Climate Change and Green Growth framework

The framework will enable the Bank to prioritise interventions, inform and guide the alignment of Bank’ future operations with the ambitious goals of the Paris Agreement.

COP26: African Development Bank welcomes nearly $136 million in donor support for Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa

Working together to support African countries to lower dirty emissions and grow job-creating economies is good for Africa, good for the UK and good for the planet

SEC moves for sustainable green investment in financing solar energy

Companies will also need to continuously disclose relevant information on their adoption of ESG principles."

Great Green Wall will turn the Sahel green says African Development Bank chief

The African Development Bank is a major partner in this bold project, which involves building an 8,000 km long and 15 km wide swathe of trees, grasslands, vegetation and plants across the Sahel.

World leaders hail SA’s landmark green deal

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson calls agreement ‘a game-changing partnership’