Advancing sustainable development in Africa
<p>The report provides a detailed analysis of the design and implementation of Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) roadmaps aimed at advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Sub-Saharan
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UN urges African countries on use of green procurement system
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) on Monday urged African countries to adopt a green procurement system whereby they purchase products and services that cause minimal environmental impacts.
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Mauritius and South Africa Sign MoU On Fisheries
The Ministry of Ocean Economy, Marine Resources, Fisheries and Shipping and the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of the Republic of South Africa signed yesterday a Memorandum of Understanding
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Africa Wealth Report 2017
Mauritians are the wealthiest individuals in Africa with an average wealth of US$25,700 per person, whilst people in living in Zimbabwe are the poorest with US$200 per person. Interestingly, North African
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Eco-farming can solve hunger and climate crises, experts say
Asian farmers are growing rice and rearing fish in the same fields to increase their income and reduce weeds, while Ghanaians are using crop residues as compost to boost yields. Such eco-farming techniques
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Mauritius reaches renewable energy agreement with Italy
The Mauritius Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Italian Ministry of Environment, Land and Sea, for cooperation in renewable energy and energy
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NASA Sees Tropical Cyclone Berguitta Soaking Mauritius and Reunion Island
NASA found heavy rainfall in Tropical Cyclone Berguitta as it closed in on Mauritius and Reunion Islands. On Jan. 18, NASA's Terra satellite captured an early morning visible image that showed the center
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ADFD approves $25m for IRENA-Recommended PV projects
The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the leading national entity for development aid, and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the global platform for international cooperation on renewable
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China: offshore wind project secures $307m investment
BRICS member state, China, has secured $307 million sovereign project loan from the New Development Bank (NDB) for the development of a 250MW offshore wind project. The bank, created by Brazil, Russia,
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Mauritius: Resort hotel switches to solar panels for power generation
Mauritius' leading leisure destination group, LUX Resorts & Hotels, has implemented 130 solar panels and batteries to fully substitute diesel-based power generation for the needs of its Ile des Deux Cocos
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Mauritius to Host Conference On Challenges in Poverty Reduction
Mauritius will host the 2017 Africa-China Poverty Reduction and Development Conference, on the theme "Joining hands to meet new challenges in poverty reduction", in September 2017. Some 100 participants