Forecities Podcast

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In today's episode of the Forecities Daily Roundup , hosts Amanda Zikora and Henry Lavel share the latest sustainability and urban development stories from across Africa. Discover the Munacci Group's ambitious plans for Akuora Metro City, a proposed green and smart city in Anambra State, Nigeria. Learn about Africa’s progress in renewable energy, including the expansion of the continent’s largest...

In today's episode of the Forecities Daily Roundup , hosts Amanda Zikora and Henry Lavel share the latest sustainability and urban development stories from across Africa. Discover the Munacci Group's ambitious plans for Akuora Metro City, a proposed green and smart city in Anambra State, Nigeria. Learn about Africa’s progress in renewable energy, including the expansion of the continent’s largest...

In today's episode of the Forecities Daily Roundup , hosts Amanda Zikora and Henry Lavel share the latest sustainability and urban development stories from across Africa. Discover the Munacci Group's ambitious plans for Akuora Metro City, a proposed green and smart city in Anambra State, Nigeria. Learn about Africa’s progress in renewable energy, including the expansion of the continent’s largest...

This week on the Forecities Weekend Roundup , Damian Mount is joined by Amanda Zikora and Henry Lavel to reflect on the top sustainability stories from the week. From Africa’s largest wind farm expansion in Egypt to Ghana and Kenya’s strides in urban mobility, we unpack the most exciting developments shaping the future of cities and communities. The team also shares personal standouts, including A...

On today’s episode of the Forecities Daily Roundup , Amanda Zikora and Henry Lavel bring you the latest stories in sustainability, innovation, and climate action across Africa. Highlights include Harare’s new water treatment plant and smart meters, South Africa’s tax incentives for electric vehicle production, and BLUETTI’s energy innovations unveiled at CES 2025. We also cover the Great Green Wal...

In today’s episode of the Forecities Daily Roundup , Amanda Zikora and Henry Lavel bring you the latest sustainability updates from across Africa. Learn about Egypt’s 650MW Gulf of Suez Wind Farm, Somalia’s solar-plus-storage project, and Eswatini’s new hydropower plant. We also cover Kenya and Uganda’s waste management reforms, Lagos’ Purple Line rail project, and Nigeria’s multi-billion-naira so...

In today’s episode of the Forecities Daily Roundup, Amanda and Henry explore the latest developments in Africa’s fight against climate change. Topics include the impact of climate hazards on the continent, how AI tools are helping smallholder farmers boost food security, and why goats are replacing cattle in South Africa’s Limpopo region. They also discuss the upcoming 2025 sustainable fashion eve...

In today's episode of the Forecities Daily Roundup, Amanda Zikora and Henry Lavel cover impactful stories shaping Africa's sustainability landscape. Highlights include Africa's Green Economy Summit returning to Cape Town, a $37 million climate resilience investment plan for Ethiopia, and South African farmers adapting to climate change by shifting from cattle to goats. We also discuss key sustaina...

On today’s episode of the Forecities Daily Roundup , Amanda Zikora and Henry Lavel bring you the latest updates on sustainability and urban innovation across Africa. We cover Tanzania's preparations for a landmark energy summit, South Africa's electric vehicle incentives and innovative waste collection initiatives, advancements in agricultural technology from Uganda and the African Union, and the...

In our first episode of 2025, Amanda Zikora and Henry Lavel welcome listeners to the new year with a recap of key sustainability milestones from 2024, including advancements in renewable energy, climate finance, and sustainable urban development across Africa. They also highlight innovative projects to watch in 2025, such as the Muna Eco Block initiative, which aims to build schools and clinics in...

In today’s episode of the Forecities Daily Roundup , Amanda Zikora and Henry Lavel explore Africa’s growing renewable energy sector, with updates on Nigeria’s solar challenges and international solar collaborations. They highlight youth-led digital innovations in North Africa, climate financing through carbon credits in Kenya, and Tanzania’s award-winning schools promoting environmental conservati...

In this inaugural episode of the Forecities Weekly Roundup , Damian Mount is joined by Forecities Daily Roundup co-hosts, Amanda Zikora and Henry Lavel, to explore the latest in sustainability, including green architecture trends, innovative urban farming techniques, and groundbreaking eco-friendly projects from around the world. Join the conversation as they share insights, discuss challenges, an...

In today’s episode of the Forecities Daily Roundup, Amanda Zikora and Henry Lavel discuss exciting renewable energy projects across Africa, including Chad’s new solar initiative and hydropower in the DRC. They also highlight efforts to boost food security, empower women-led green businesses, and tackle waste management in Abuja. From innovative cooling systems in Ghana to Tunisia’s environmental c...

Today's Forecities Daily Roundup explores Africa's clean energy transition, including solar power initiatives, electric mobility, and scalable mini-grids. We highlight key climate adaptation strategies, innovative recycling of EV parts, and Kenya's green value chains. We also cover new waste management policies, sustainable water solutions, and the role of education in building climate resilience....

In today’s episode of the Forecities Daily Roundup , Amanda Zikora and Henry Lavel discuss Africa's push for solar energy integration, sustainable cooling technologies, and the rise of electric mobility across the continent. They highlight efforts to tackle plastic waste, advance affordable housing, and promote a just energy transition at COP29. Key updates also include innovative approaches to fo...

In today’s Forecities Daily Roundup , Amanda Zikora and Henry Lavel discuss Africa’s green energy strides, including AfDB’s $30M investment into renewable projects and Ignite Power’s off-grid solar expansion. They highlight Safaricom Foundation’s Agri Eco-Hub empowering youth through sustainable farming, Africa’s growing data economy and AI-driven smart city innovations, Casablanca joining the C40...

In today’s Forecities Daily Roundup , Amanda Zikora and Henry Lavel discuss Africa's strides in renewable energy, with highlights on major investments from the AfDB, OPEC Fund, and Norway to support sustainable infrastructure and climate adaptation. They also explore Lagos’ urban planning transformation, Rwanda’s electric vehicle vision, and the importance of smart meters for water conservation. P...

East Africa’s electric highway trials, Nigeria’s fossil fuel stance, and major renewable energy investments across Africa. Plus, Zimbabwe’s climate resilience plan and South Africa’s digital innovation updates. Tune in for the latest on sustainability and innovation!

Today’s update highlights transformative projects in renewable energy, food security, and the growing push for smart cities. From Niger’s efforts in agriculture to Lesotho’s green energy milestones, we’ve got exciting news today.