Yariv Cohen - The New Times

Yariv Cohen

Yariv Cohen

The New Times

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The digital divide is real and sexist

Monday, January 03, 2022

Rwamagana solar power station, an 8.5MW solar power plant is the fourth-largest economy in the East African Community. / Photo: File.

Bright times ahead: With Africa’s innovation, finance, and renewables leading the way

Monday, December 27, 2021

Investment in the African tech space may have skyrocketed over the past decade, but the proportion going to all-female founding teams has changed very little, and in some countries, has only declined. / Net photo.

African women-founded startups lagging behind in funding opportunities

Monday, December 20, 2021

Nasho solar powered irrigation project in Kirehe District. / Photo: File.

$1.2 trillion needed to disrupt African agriculture through off-grid, renewable solutions

Monday, December 13, 2021