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Liberia Secures $125m Boost for Energy, Digital Connectivity
Liberia has signed a series of major financing agreements with the World Bank to accelerate development across energy, digital connectivity, and transport infrastructure, in a move aimed at supporting long-term economic transformation and regional integration. The signing ceremony was held…
Fortune 500 solar manufacturer enters SA market
SOLARWORLD Africa and IBC SOLAR South Africa (Pty) Ltd, this week announced a significant new partnership that will bring Tongwei’s premium photovoltaic (PV) modules to the South African market. As the first preferred distributors in the country to announce the…
Farhat Bengdara is The Economist Who Ran the Oil Field
A profile of one of the Arab world’s most versatile financial and energy executives, and what three decades of institutional leadership actually produced. Farhat Bengdara was appointed governor of the Central Bank of Libya in March 2006, at 39 years…
Spiro Secures $215M to Accelerate Africa’s EV Revolution
African electric mobility company Spiro has secured a landmark $215 million investment round to accelerate the expansion of its electric vehicle (EV) and battery-swapping infrastructure across the continent. The funding, backed by major institutional investors including Impact Fund Denmark and…
SAPVIA and City Power Forge Collaborative Path for Sustainable Solar Energy in Johannesburg
The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) and City Power, the power utility of the City of Johannesburg (CoJ), have entered high-level talks to resolve the Small-Scale Embedded Generation (SSEG) registration backlog and stabilize Johannesburg’s distributed energy framework. The meeting,…
Vodacom Calls for Collective Action to Decarbonize Africa’s Digital Economy
As climate pressures intensify and energy demand grows, Africa must cut carbon emissions while expanding access to reliable, affordable power that supports development, jobs and digital inclusion. Yet many sectors—from telecommunications and healthcare to mining, logistics and manufacturing—still depend on…
The Future of South African Mining
South Africa stands at a decisive moment for its mining industry, shaped not only by rising global demand for critical minerals but also by leveraging the knowledge, skills and research capacity required to extract them responsibly, efficiently and competitively. As…
Puma Energy & Hass Petroleum Group Announce Lubricant Distribution Partnership
Puma Energy, a downstream energy company, and Hass Group today announced a lubricant distribution partnership covering the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The agreement marks the introduction of the Puma Energy lubricants brand into the DRC for the first time.…
RS Group–SolarAid Collaboration Targets Safer Solar Access to 150,000 People Across Africa
 RS Group plc, a high-service global product and service solutions provider for industrial customers, announces a new 3-year partnership with international development charity SolarAid. The partnership forms a central part of RS Group’s 2030 ESG action plan and champions the…
SA’s Renewable Energy Divide: ‘Jobs Lie in Installation, Not Manufacturing’
As households and businesses with capital increasingly move towards renewable energy (solar + batteries), Eskom is left serving a shrinking base of paying customers while remaining responsible for electricity as a social good. This dynamic places upward pressure on tariffs,…
SolarAfrica Raises R1.5 Billion to Deliver Renewable Energy in South Africa
SolarAfrica has secured financial close on R1.5 billion to build SunCentral 2, the next 114 MW plant of its flagship utility-scale solar development in the Northern Cape. The new funding, provided by RMB and Investec Bank Limited, is another significant…
How Can Regional Integration Strengthen Energy Security
Regional electricity integration could be a game-changer for Africa, helping countries address persistent electricity challenges and attract investment in energy infrastructure, according to the African Energy Chamber’s State of African Energy 2026 Outlook. By developing larger, interconnected markets, nations can create…
New Geyser Management System Launched in South Africa
Sensor Networks, a South African company in smart home and energy management technology, has launched a solar farm geyser management system designed for large-scale residential developments. As more estates switch to solar power, the upgraded system offers developers real-time visibility…
‘South Africa to Fast-Track Gas Projects, Secure Energy Future,’ Minister Mantashe Says at G20 Forum
With the G20 summit currently on everyone’s lips, South Africa’s Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, announced that the country is fast-tracking domestic gas development and LNG import projects to mitigate a supply shortfall from Mozambique. He made…
From disruption to resilience: Powering Nigeria’s future through strategic global partnerships
Nigeria and other parts of West Africa are grappling with a critical shortage of skilled professionals in the power sector, particularly in technical roles essential for designing, implementing and maintaining power quality and assurance solutions within organisations. A pressing challenge…
Why the future of power utilities depends on adopting AI now
Onboarding artificial intelligence can secure the future of world’s critical electric systems through improvements in efficiency, innovation and decision-making. Power companies must adapt to thrive, says Hanno Van Niekerk, Market Leader – Sub Saharan Africa, AVEVA The future of power…
