Andrew Mambondiyani

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The Collateral Damage of Climate Migration - bioGraphic As the planet warms, people are moving—bringing familiar fights to new battlegrounds.

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Zambia Powers Up: Renewable Energy Revolution Takes Center Stage Zambia is part of the Africa Minigrids Program (AMP), a UNDP initiative focused on driving private-sector assessment of solar minigrids. They are doing this by implementing cost-reduction strategies a...

"Zambia is part of the Africa Minigrids Program (AMP), a UNDP initiative focused on driving private-sector assessment of solar minigrids."

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How Church Leaders are Contributing to the Demise of Democracy in Zimbabwe
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Pastors are encouraging their congregants to vote exclusively for the ruling political party

Africa's Green Energy Gets EU Boost Access to clean, renewable energy remains one of Africa’s biggest challenges, amid reports that up to 600 million people still lack access to reliable electricity. Yet, Africa has significant potentia...

"The package is part of the EU’s Scaling Up Renewables in Africa campaign. This campaign aims to raise global awareness and mobilize public and private investments for clean energy generation and access across Africa."

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"Mini-grids have the potential to transform Zimbabwe's rural communities, providing clean, reliable energy and driving economic growth."

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Saving Zimbabwe’s Vultures • The Revelator From poisonings to collisions with power lines, these birds face many threats. But as they decline, so does their ability to control the spread of deadly diseases.

Saving Zimbabwe’s Vultures -- @mambondiyani.bsky.social reports: https://therevelator.org/saving-zimbabwes-vultures/

Unlocking Africa's Biogas Potential Despite challenges, biogas has the potential to make a significant impact in Africa. It can be produced on a small scale for household use or on a larger scale for industrial applications. Biogas can ...

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Fact check: Trump litters UN speech with false claims about climate, inflation, immigration and world peace | CNN Politics President Donald Trump’s speech to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday was littered with numerous false claims, many of which have been debunked before.

Fact check: Trump litters UN speech with false claims about climate, inflation, immigration and world peace

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Skinned for Profit: How Global Trade Is Driving Africa’s Donkeys to the Brink • The Revelator Millions of animals are slaughtered each year for use in traditional Chinese medicine — a trade that’s devastating many African communities.

Skinned for Profit: How Global Trade Is Driving Africa’s Donkeys to the Brink • a heartbreaking #wildlifetrafficking story today on @therevelator.org therevelator.org/skinned-for-...

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Save This Species: Temminck’s Pangolin • The Revelator In Zimbabwe, traditional conservation methods offer new hope for this heavily trafficked, reclusive, and shy animal.

Our popular "Save This Species" feature continues with this new entry by @mambondiyani.bsky.social therevelator.org/save-temminc...

In Africa, Solar Energy is Booming The rise in solar panel imports is a continent-wide phenomenon, with 20 countries setting new records in the 12 months to June 2025. Twenty-five countries imported at least 100 MW, up from 15 countrie...

"However, a silver lining is emerging as many countries in Africa are now investing in solar energy, buoyed by the decreasing cost of solar panels from China."

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About The Revelator • The Revelator The Revelator provides reporting, analysis and stories about conservation, endangered species, climate change and the future of the planet.

Freelance journalists -- @therevelator.org is *finally* open to pitches. We have a limited number of assignments available for the rest of this year, so check out our updated guidelines and pitch me! therevelator.org/about/

Shifting Gears: Africa's EV Market Revs up for Rapid Expansion It is not uncommon to hear motor mechanics in Zimbabwe saying, "I don't do hybrids or electric cars." This means that they do not repair hybrid cars or electric vehicles. Finding spares or servicing a...

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Wired says ‘AI-written’ story did not have ‘proper fact-check process’
More editors reveal they had been pitched by 'Margaux Blanchard'.

By Charlotte Tobitt

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Anas al-Sharif, prominent Al Jazeera correspondent, among five journalists killed in Israeli airstrike on Gaza Israel admits deliberate attack on the journalist, known for frontline coverage, in a strike on a tent outside al-Shifa hospital

“Israel’s pattern of labelling journalists as militants without providing credible evidence raises serious questions about its intent and respect for press freedom,” said CPJ regional director Sara Qudah.

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Pumping Life with Solar Power into Zimbabwe's Small-Scale Farms However, buoyed by low-cost solar-powered water pumps—also known as photovoltaic water pumping systems—some innovative small-scale farmers in Zimbabwe are now able to irrigate their crops and eliminat...

In drought-stricken Zimbabwe, solar-powered water pumps are helping small farmers grow crops year-round. But experts caution that without regulating groundwater use, these gains could come at a long-term cost.

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Will New Financing Models Boost Africa's Renewable Energy? With innovative financing for clean energy like the Ilute solar project, the future looks bright for the expansion of solar energy in Zambia. However, it remains to be seen whether such a financing st...

New financing models are reshaping how renewable energy gets built in Africa. Can global partnerships finally unlock scale?

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Seems the MAGA dam is cracking and even the ghosts are knocking!

A Case for Floating Solar Plants A recent study reveals that "floating solar photovoltaic systems are rapidly gaining traction due to their potential for higher energy yield and efficiency compared to conventional land-based solar ph...

Droughts in Zimbabwe, worsened by climate change, have caused blackouts lasting over 20 hours daily. Floating solar plants offer a promising solution to energy and water challenges. #FloatingSolar #ClimateChange #Solar #Zimbabwe #Africa
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Brazil’s Lula Squares Up to Trump Brazil’s President forcefully rebuked Trump after the U.S. leader called the prosecution of Lula’s predecessor, Bolsonaro, a “witch hunt” and hiked tariffs on the Latin American nation.

In a post on X, Lula forcefully rebuked Trump’s message, writing: “Brazil is a sovereign nation with independent institutions and will not accept any form of tutelage.”

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“The client list is on my desk”...what really happened?

It escalated very quickly. Hope it will end well.

The Buzz About Honey A worldwide hive is working to protect our pollinators and provide ethically sourced honey. Emily Cain gives you the rundown.

"Many of these new beekeepers are losing their bee colonies, as the traditional hives can’t protect the bees from chemicals used in farming."

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"DOGE is the monster that might have to go back and eat Elon,” Trump said with a SMILE. (key word SMILE)