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FNB Powers Up Sustainability: Solar Systems in 100 Branches

Eva Sgroi -
FNB is accelerating its commitment to environmental sustainability and operational resilience by installing solar power systems in 100 of its branches across the country. This initiative aims to improve uninterrupted access to services offered in its branches during times...
Mining & Energy

Now’s the time to join the energy revolution

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South Africa is not alone when it comes to energy supply woes. In Europe and the UK, energy prices are soaring while in the United States as many as one in six households cannot afford their electricity bills. Globally,...
Mining & Energy

PEG Africa raises $5 million for expansion in West Africa

Kojo -
PEG Africa, a pay-as-you-go solar company based in West Africa, has recently raised $5 million from ElectriFI in order to continue its expansion in existing markets. PEG Africa finances and deploys solar energy to SMEs and households in West...
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Businesses turn to smart solar solutions as Eskom woes continues

Neo Sesinye -
As Eskom resorts to turning off the lights yet again, businesses are looking for ways to lessen their dependence on the beleaguered national power provider. “The long-term risk to business continuity and sustainability is very concerning. Business owners cannot afford...
Mining & Energy

Greenlight Planet, Zonful Energy install 10,000 solar home systems in Zimbabwe

Danielle Kruger -
  Greenlight Planet announced that its partner, Zonful Energy a pay as you go (PAYG) company in Zimbabwe set an impressive record of distributing 10,000 Sun King solar home systems in a short span of four months. Zonful Energy, in partnership...
Mining & Energy

Shrinking power grids key to Africa’s electrification

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Sub-Saharan Africa has the lowest electrification rate in the world - and is in dire need of a solution to its growing electrification problem. It is estimated that around 600 million people are currently living in this region without access...
Mining & Energy

Zambia granted $50M towards renewable energy programme

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The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved $50 million framework financing for small-scale renewable energy projects in Zambia. Due to recent droughts, Zambia has experienced a severe electricity supply deficit. In response to this issue, the Zambian government launched the...
Mining & Energy

MTN, Fenix International partner to launch off-grid solar power in Zambia

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Mobile operator MTN, announced on Wednesday that the company was extending its partnership with energy and financial services firm Fenix International to launch pay-to-own solar home systems in Zambia. The Swedish Embassy in Zambia is committing nearly $3m to Fenix...
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US$200m for solar development in Cameroon

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Joule Africa, the international energy developer behind Cameroon’s proposed 607MW Kpep hydroelectric project, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Cameroon to develop 100MW of new solar PV facilities. The MoU was signed at...
East Africa

East Africa’s largest solar project completed

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Williamson Tea has unveiled East Africa’s largest solar project at its Changoi Tea Farm in Bomet County, Western Kenya. The solar system will cut Williamson Tea’s energy costs by around 30%, supplying clean solar electricity during the daytime to...
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Google & Mercedes-Benz Transform In-Car Navigation with AI

Google and Mercedes-Benz have announced a pioneering partnership to expand the MBUX Virtual Assistant with AI-powered conversational search capabilities. Built...
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