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Electric Vehicles & Solar Can Help Reduce Zimbabwe’s Negative Trade Balance

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According to Zimbabwes Ministry of Finance and the national statistics agency Zimstat, in 2024, Zimbabwes merchandise imports were projected to reach $9.08 On the other hand, exports were projected to be close to $7.4 The means the trade deficit was estimated to be close to $1.7

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Porsche launches carbon offsetting program for US drivers

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The available programs are focused on forest protection in the US, hydropower in Vietnam, solar energy in Mexico, and habitat preservation in Zimbabwe. Users can choose from four different internationally certified projects to support.

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Porsche launches carbon offset program in US

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The available programs are focused on forest protection in the US, hydropower in Vietnam, solar energy in Mexico, and species diversity in Zimbabwe. The Porsche Impact program is managed by South Pole, a Swiss-based provider of carbon offsetting and sustainability financing that has been active internationally for more than a decade.

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BNEF: producing battery materials in the DRC could lower supply-chain emissions and add value to the country’s cobalt

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—James Frith, head of energy storage at BNEF. Manufacturing battery precursors will add value to our mineral resources, grow renewable energy technologies, accelerate industrialization, light up and power Africa and create jobs for millions of young Africans. —African Development Bank President Dr. Akinwumi A.

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Zimbabwe lithium miners table refinery plans under govt pressure – ET Auto

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Huayou has said it would explore production of battery-grade lithium in Zimbabwe “only when the construction and economic conditions are right” Four lithium mining companies have tabled plans to produce battery-grade lithium in Zimbabwe, a government official said on Monday.

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It’s too late to China-proof the lithium supply chain – ET Auto

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Parts of our key supply chains, including for clean energy, are currently over-concentrated in China,” US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said earlier this month during a visit to Chile, home to the largest lithium reserves. billion) into a financing facility to support exports. billion) into a financing facility to support exports.