The President of the Association of African Sustainability Practitioners (AASuP), Humphrey Tetteh, has expressed concern about Africa’s slow progress in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). He said out of the 32 areas outlined by the UN, Africa has only made notable progress in three, with others either stagnating or regressing. Speaking to...
Day: August 29, 2025
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Ghana Launches Renewable Energy and Green Transition Fund to Drive Sustainable Future
Ghana has introduced a new Renewable Energy and Green Transition Fund as part of efforts to fast-track the country’s energy transition agenda. Speaking at the Future of Energy Conference 2025 in Accra, the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, said the fund will provide vital financial support for renewable energy projects and green...
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Ghana Showcases Petroleum Hub Project to Singapore Investors
The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has pitched the country’s ambitious Petroleum Hub project to investors in Singapore, positioning it as a game-changing initiative to anchor Ghana as a key player in Africa’s downstream energy sector. At the Singapore-Ghana Dialogue, held on the sidelines of the Africa-Singapore Business Forum on Thursday, August 28, 2025, GIPC...
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Ghana Gas dismisses claims of failed Atuabo shutdown, says plant back online:
Ghana National Gas Limited Company (GNGLC) has dismissed reports circulating on social and traditional media suggesting that the planned maintenance shutdown of the Atuabo Gas Processing Plant was unsuccessful.In a statement signed by Head ofCorporate Affairs, Richard Ernest Kirk-Mensah, the company described the claims as false and misleading. “The maintenance exercise was successfully completed ahead...
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Why high energy costs could soon impact cement prices.
In recent months, the conversation around the cost of living has been dominated by fuel price hikes and higher electricity tariffs, and the cement industry is not immune to it. Cement production is one of the most energy-intensive manufacturing processes in the country, and every increase in power or fuel costs adds weight to an...
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African Debt and Climate Change: How the ICJ’s Vanuatu Ruling Could be Used for Broader Justice
African sovereign debtors in distress face terrible choices. They are often forced to choose between fully paying their creditors and financing the needs of their populations – health, education, renewable energy, water. Discussions with their creditors focus on financial, economic and contractual issues. The environmental and social impacts ofthe UN Global Compact the OECD Principles...
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BOST Rebranded: A Turning Point in Ghana’s Energy Transition
State-owned Bulk Energy Storage and Transportation Limited Company (BOST) has officially rebranded as BOST Energies, representing a new chapter in its operations as it aligns with Ghana’s energy transition agenda. BOST is the country’s strategic energy infrastructure company, managing national fuel reserves, depots, pipelines, and ensuring reliable fuel distribution. The announcement was made during the...
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HIGHLIGHTS – FUTURE OF ENERGY CONFERENCE 2025
The energy transition context varies widely across countries. Key differences include the presence and strength of clean energy actors, the maturity of domestic capital markets, and access to international financing. The capacity of private sector and institutional investors to engage in green energy development shapes the opportunities available. Each country must therefore tailor its approach...
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African Debt and Climate Change: How the ICJ’s Vanuatu Ruling Could be Used for Broader Justice
African sovereign debtors in distress face terrible choices. They are often forced to choose between fully paying their creditors and financing the needs of their populations – health, education, renewable energy, water. Discussions with their creditors focus on financial, economic and contractual issues. The environmental and social impacts ofthe UN Global Compactthe OECD Principles of...
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Why high energy costs could soon impact cement prices.
In recent months, the conversation around the cost of living has been dominated by fuel price hikes and higher electricity tariffs, and the cement industry is not immune to it. Cement production is one of the most energy-intensive manufacturing processes in the country, and every increase in power or fuel costs adds weight to an...