Amitruck works like Uber for trucks and is a promising young company in Kenya

A finance executive explains what new African businesses need and how he advises them and assists with financing

Nigeria is facing extreme heat – people have to adjust their lifestyle

Extreme weather is no longer only a natural phenomenon, but exacerbated by human-made climate change

Textile Partnership has achieved results, but more can be done

German government’s Green Button initiative could do even more to ensure social standards

Mostly women pick cotton in Pakistan – they are poorly paid and exposed to health risks

Rising temperatures have contributed to a 50 % decline in cotton production in Pakistan

Due to global heating, hurricanes are becoming more dangerous in the Caribbean

Increased use of mobile phones and mobile payment systems opens up unexpected possibilities for insuring disadvantaged people