How businesses can navigate Africa’s fragmented circular markets

• While the concept of a circular economy is universal, how it takes shape varies by geography, with local realities strongly shaping its development across Africa. 

• These differences create a more complex operating environment, requiring businesses to develop adaptive capabilities – even entirely new business models.

• Our take: Adaptability could become a competitive advantage for companies that can respond effectively to local market realities.… Read more (2 min)

Opinion: African ports need to close waste-reception gaps

• Ms Mohamed is a water and environmental engineer specialising in maritime decarbonisation, marine pollution control and coastal systems management. At the Kenya Maritime Authority, she leads work on marine pollution prevention strategies. Her expertise spans environmental impact assessment, monitoring, compliance, policy advisory and data-driven strategies for sustainable, low-carbon maritime operations.

• “Ports that start the audit now have a real runway to close the gap on their own terms,” she says, arguing that early assessment will give African maritime administrations time to identify funding needs and approach IMO technical assistance with a plan rather than a request.

• Read the full opinion article here (2 min)

Events update: Where circular professionals will meet

• The events show a growing shift from broad circular-economy discussions towards specialised markets, practical implementation and the finance needed to turn resource-recovery opportunities into viable businesses.

• Kenya is the dominant host, accounting for four of the six events, while South Africa and Zambia will host one event each.

• Register to attend the events here (2 min) 

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