Africa’s journey towards stability 🚀

Hello Venturers It is no more news that innovation is a major key to African stability and growth. Wi Africa’s journey towards stability 🚀 By [VA Weekly]( • Issue #20 • [View online]( Hello Venturers It is no more news that innovation is a major key to African stability and growth. With the number of startups contributing to the economic stability of the continent from innovative ideas, Africa is creating a clear path future, and whether slow-paced or fast, the ship has sailed. One factor that could have slowed the growth is the recent threat of climate change, but it is impressive to see that Africa is standing up to the challenge, innovation being at the forefront of the fight. There are companies in Africa that recognize the problem of climate change and thought of innovative ways to turn the problem into revenue generating industry while ensuring environmental sustainability. There is the waste management sector, and also the energy sector trying to cut carbon emissions. On another hand are the healthcare sector and moves to catch up with the rest of the world, like the syringe production company in Nigeria. If you stay with us, we will show you all these as well as business risks and opportunities in a post-pandemic Africa. Shall we? Sheriff Oshin Social Media Manager What's New ICYMI: Democracy and patriotism as a system to deliver economic development What is the link between patriotism and economic development? How does patriotism or the lack of it impact a country’s development in general? [Listen here](. Africa’s energy transition efforts towards a cleaner environment Over the last decade, the journey to replace fossil fuels with cleaner sustainable energy has been moving at glacial speed. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has not only accelerated the trend but has also made it obvious that we weren’t moving fast enough. Read more on Africa’s energy transition efforts towards a cleaner environment [here](. [Photograph: GeeJo] Photograph: GeeJo Trash to art and cash: Five green entrepreneurs making the most of waste in Nigeria It is typical to discard unwanted objects, but often, these objects are discarded indiscriminately. In Nigeria, it is common for people to randomly toss sachets, nylon bags, biscuit wrappers, and plastic bottles on streets, roads, and out of moving vehicles. However, indiscriminate waste disposal and poor waste management pose serious risks to the environment and human health. Read more about five green entrepreneurs making the most of waste in Nigeria [here](. [Photograph: Wecyclers] Photograph: Wecyclers Jubilee syringe manufacturing - The company at the forefront of syringe production in Nigeria and Africa In February, the Nigerian Senate began a holistic probe into the state of manufacturing and importation of needles and syringes into the country. Two months later, the Senate asked the federal government to implement a policy that will ensure all government-funded hospitals and health centres in the country procure their needles and syringes from local manufacturers. Read more about the company at the forefront of syringe production in Nigeria and Africa [here](. [Photograph: Health News Nigeria] Photograph: Health News Nigeria Business risks and opportunities in a post-pandemic Africa Reflecting on 2020, it is clear that pandemic-induced stresses unique to sub-Saharan Africa will continue to exacerbate political, economic, and societal risk throughout 2021 – amplifying the challenges faced by already fragile economies. Read more on business risks and opportunities in a post-pandemic Africa [here](. [Photograph: Devex] Photograph: Devex International airlines restore air travel status in Nigeria The COVID-19 pandemic has affected businesses and industries in Nigeria and around the world, particularly the travel industry. Last year, the invasion of the pandemic halted air travel and grounded airlines, resulting in massive losses for the aviation industry. With the summer drawing near, major international airlines have said they will be returning to the Nigerian air space. [Continue reading](. #VANUGGET Remember to stay safe! Did you enjoy this issue? [VA Weekly]( By [VA Weekly]( Ventures Africa is an online business news site and community that produces stories about an evolving Africa. Our stories inspire people to positively shape their environment. We cover business, policy, innovation and culture in Africa. [Tweet](    [Share]( If you don't want these updates anymore, please unsubscribe [here](. If you were forwarded this newsletter and you like it, you can subscribe [here](. Powered by [Revue](