climate change

The Green Giant: Amazon Hits Renewable Target

Amazon, the company that redefined online shopping and cloud computing, has just notched another transformative achievement. In 2023, the tech behemoth matched 100% of…

Axis sets ambitious carbon reduction targets

Axis Communications AB, a leading provider of network video solutions, has set ambitious near-term targets to reduce its global greenhouse gas emissions. These targets…

FSDAi commits $19.5m to bolster climate resilience in Africa

FSD Africa Investments (FSDAi), the investing arm of FSD Africa, announced a significant investment of US$19.5 million in climate adaptation and climate-aligned infrastructure projects…

African tech start-ups rise up to combat climate change

The rise of climate-tech start-ups in Africa presents a major opportunity for the continent to become a leader in sustainable technologies, writes Ventureburn editor-in-chief…

AfricaGoGreen fund secures $47m to fuel climate resilience

AfricaGoGreen Fund secured $47 million in its second fundraising round to finance climate-friendly projects in Africa. Top financial organisations including the International Finance Corporation…

Climate change: SA start-up explores carbon offsetting

A South Africa-founded climate fintech start-up, Curbon, is on a mission to measure the impact online shopping has on the weather. Curbon co-founder and…

Four African startups join tenth Catalyst Fund Inclusive Fintech cohort

Global tech accelerator Catalyst Fund, managed by BFA Global, has announced its tenth cohort of fintech companies that are building solutions designed to improve…

Catalyst Fund names Inclusive Fintech startups, three from Africa

Catalyst Fund has revealed the six startups, three of whom operate in Africa, who make up the ninth collection of its Inclusive Fintech programme….

WWF calls for entrepreneurs to support renewable energy

Ahead of the climate talks taking place in Paris in December, the WWF’s The Call to Climate Action and COP 21 are calling for…

Broadband Africa Forum 2024

South Africa’s Deskless Workers: A Workforce Under Strain

How AI is Rewriting Urban Planning in Developing Regions

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Honor Magic V3 launches, four things to know

Honor Magic V3, a Guinness world record attempt

German luxury cars require a rethink for China

Trump wins – Tesla goes beyond $1 Trillion

Vivo update – a big safety gain