Watch the quiet revolution that includes jobs for a greener Africa

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Welcome to Green Jobs Rising!

When the winds of change blow, some people build walls and others build windmills.

This week, Africa isn't just catching the wind, it's bottling it, storing it, and turning it into opportunity. These projects are creating real jobs, sparking local innovation, and powering people. 

Here’s a roundup of the continent’s latest green wins, where every project equals jobs, progress, and a cleaner tomorrow. 

Let’s dive in!

1. African Development Bank approves €19.6 million for Cabo Verde’s wind and battery storage project
   Cabo Verde’s first renewable energy initiative to integrate wind power and battery energy storage at scale. The project will drive local job creation through expanded renewable energy infrastructure and associated services.

2. Morocco secures green financing through Sustainable Land Fund
   The funding supports environmental restoration and infrastructure development, creating new employment opportunities for local communities through green projects and ecosystem services.

3. Scatec selected as preferred bidder for 123-MW BESS project in South Africa
   This large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) project will generate hundreds of jobs during the construction and operational phases, with additional opportunities for local suppliers and skill development.

4. Egypt’s Blu EV plans $100 million expansion into Morocco’s electric mobility market
   The investment is expected to create local employment and promote growth in Morocco’s green economy by attracting more companies to the electric mobility sector.

5. Zembo raises $1 million from FMO to expand electric motorcycle rentals in Uganda
   The funding will support the hiring of additional technicians and station staff, creating green jobs for Kampala’s youth while advancing sustainable transport options.

6. African Development Bank approves $474.6 million loan to upgrade South Africa’s transport and energy infrastructure
   This large-scale infrastructure investment is expected to generate significant employment across construction, maintenance, and energy sectors nationwide.

7. Egypt allocates EGP 1.5 billion to advance automotive industry in FY2025
   The initiative supports industrial localisation and includes the launch of Sumitomo’s largest global factory for automotive wiring harnesses, projected to create 10,000 jobs and enhance Egypt's green manufacturing capacity.

8. African Development Bank approves $62 million emergency grant for conflict-affected Sudan
   The emergency grant aims to restore essential services like health, education, and water, while also generating hundreds of local jobs across these critical sectors.

9. African Development Bank approves $50 million trade finance guarantee for Awash Bank, Ethiopia
   This facility will support Ethiopian SMEs and corporates with import-export financing, expected to stimulate job creation in trade, logistics, finance, and related green sectors.