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In a significant conservation effort, 10 critically endangered black rhinos have been translocated from South Africa to Zinave National Park in Mozambique. This latest relocation aims to establish the first viable founder population of black rhinos in the park, which had lost the species over five decades ago.

The 10 rhinos, comprising five males and five females, were donated by South Africa’s Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife in collaboration with Mozambique’s National Administration for Conservation Areas (ANAC) and the Peace Parks Foundation. Funding for the initiative was provided by players of the UK People’s Postcode Lottery.

With 37 rhinos already thriving in Zinave, this translocation marks an important milestone in enhancing the park’s biodiversity and solidifying its status as Mozambique’s only “Big Five” national park. The move sets a new standard for wildlife conservation and ecological restoration in the region.

The translocation process began in 2024 when Ezemvelo’s Game Capture Unit expertly captured and prepared the selected rhinos for the journey. Ezemvelo CEO Sihle Mkhize expressed pride in the organization’s continued commitment to securing a future for rhinos in Africa.

ANAC Director General Pejul Calenga welcomed the rhinos, reaffirming Mozambique’s dedication to protecting its conservation areas and inviting all friends of conservation to visit the country.

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The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) will host its 32nd Annual Meetings (AAM2025) in Abuja, Nigeria, from June 25-27, 2025, bringing together influential leaders from Africa, the Caribbean, and beyond under the theme “Building the Future on Decades of Resilience.”

The high-profile gathering will feature Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, and African Union Commissioner Albert Muchanga among its distinguished speakers. Notable business leaders including Aliko Dangote and Tony Elumelu will join international experts such as Professor Jeffrey Sachs and Dr. Kishore Mahbubani in discussions.

The meetings aim to facilitate significant trade and investment deals while advancing key priorities including:

• Implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
• Enhancement of cross-border payment systems
• Strengthening Africa-Caribbean economic ties
• Fostering private sector participation in policy reforms

Expected to attract thousands of participants from over 80 countries, AAM2025 will serve as a platform for launching new initiatives and mobilizing billions in funding for strategic sectors over the next 5-10 years.

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Malaysia has introduced the Climate Finance Innovation Lab (CFIL), a new initiative designed to accelerate the development of innovative climate finance solutions. The platform, launched by the Joint Committee on Climate Change (JC3) and managed by Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad (BPMB), will bring together public, private, and philanthropic partners to advance climate financial solutions in the country.

Speaking at the launch, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Assistant Governor and JC3 co-chair Madelena Mohamed emphasized the urgent need to scale up climate finance and nature-positive actions in Malaysia. JC3 co-chair Salmah Bee Mohd Mydin described CFIL as an “incubator for catalytic projects” essential to achieving Malaysia’s national climate goals. The lab aims to address financing challenges by connecting project owners with diverse funders to scale up climate and nature-related solutions across the country.

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