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Yariv Cohen
Yariv Cohen
Francesco La Camera, IRENA's Director-General.
Unlocking Africa's renewable sector potential: An open discussion with IRENA Director General
Wednesday, September 06, 2023
Workers at a construction site in Kigali. According to the new statistics 91% of sub-Saharan African workers lack pension plan.Photo by Craish Bahizi
Why over 90% of sub-Saharan African workers lack pension plan
Friday, June 09, 2023
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Powering progress: renewable energy financing is on the rise
Thursday, April 06, 2023
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While global tech funding plummeted, Africa’s ecosystem shines on
Thursday, February 16, 2023
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Africa's solar sector had a great year. Here’s what we need to make 2023 even greater
Monday, December 12, 2022
Delegates at the two-week-long United Nations Climate Conference (COP27) that ended on November 18. Courtesy photo.
Business
Weather data great way to invest compensation funds determined at COP27
Monday, November 28, 2022
An aeriel view of recent floods in Nigeria. Net photo.
Business
COP 27 is Africa’s COP, and a chance for some much-needed climate action
Monday, October 31, 2022
A carbon credit is a permit that represents one ton of carbon dioxide removed from the atmosphere. More and more companies are pledging to help stop climate change by reducing their greenhouse-gas emissions to the lowest possible point. Net photo.
Business
Carbon credits set to rule business sphere, but first, market requires overhaul
Monday, October 17, 2022
Local coders during a skills development workshop facilitated by a trainer from startup Andela Rwanda. Africau2019s innovation and tech ecosystem have flourished over the past few years.
While global investments fall, African startups continue their mountainous rise
Monday, August 08, 2022
A Rwanda Energy Groupu2019s technician during grid extension in Gasabo District. Photo: File.
Africa’s energy is making rapid steps for equality in employment
Monday, June 20, 2022
Sellers of vegetables wait for clients at Nyabugogo Market. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Potential solution to Africa’s food crisis
Tuesday, June 07, 2022
An 8.5MW solar power plant in Rwamagana District. Renewable energy companies have been experiencing a growing focus, with some exciting developments. Photo: File.
Business
The global investment sphere is telling a story; investors are taking notes
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
The more renewable energy technologies are deployed, the cheaper they become, leading to more deployment. Photo: File.
Business
The world is on a greener path, which continent will win the race?
Monday, May 09, 2022
A 50kw hybrid mini-grid in Rutenderi, Gasabo District. Renewable energy has potential to be a key growth driver.
Business
Earth day 2022: Carbon credits are catalysing change
Monday, April 25, 2022
Officials tour inside a residential house of beneficiary of Cana Challenge. Photo: Courtesy.
Business
Solar power is changing millions of lives; testimonials from the most remote villages in Rwanda
Monday, April 11, 2022
After the Paris Agreement was signed in 2015, the United Nations Environment estimated the cost of climate change adaptation in developing countries to be as high as $300 billion per year in 2030 and $500 billion per year in 2050. / Photo: File.
Business
Covid, supply chains, and overspending impact inflation, so does climate change
Monday, February 14, 2022
A view of an 8.5MW solar power plant in Rwamagana District, eastern Rwanda, one of the largest in east Africa. / Photo: File.
8 more years to go: tracking SDG7 progress
Monday, January 17, 2022
Digital divide indicates a binary division of people into the connected and the unconnected, referring simply to the inequalities of technological access and use. / Net photo.
Business
The digital divide is real and sexist
Monday, January 03, 2022

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