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Standard Bank, a leader in Africa’s energy and infrastructure development, is proud to announce changes to its sustainable finance mobilisation targets aimed at maximising positive impact and supporting the decarbonisation of Africa’s economies. The revised targets emphasise Standard Bank’s commitment to leading energy and infrastructure development on the continent. In 2022, Standard Bank set a […]
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As Africa’s energy demand continues to rise, regional power pools have become a cornerstone for ensuring energy security, driving economic growth, and fostering cross-border electricity trade. Power pools play a critical role in integrating electricity markets, optimising resource allocation, and enabling countries to share energy generation capacity efficiently. The Southern African Power Pool (SAPP), Eastern Africa Power Pool […]
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Africa’s energy sector stands at a critical juncture, with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) playing a vital role in addressing the continent’s growing energy demands. Despite their potential to transform energy access and drive economic development, IPPs face significant challenges that hinder their contributions. Addressing these issues is essential to unlocking Africa’s energy potential and achieving […]
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Uganda minister of energy and mineral development Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu describes how the East African nation became one of the great new energy frontiers on the continent, as a keynote speaker at the forthcoming AOW Investing in African Energy event. The address promises to be one of the highlights of the four-day event, with Uganda […]
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Africa must set the terms and the time frames of its own energy transition. This was the message of South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile as he delivered the keynote speech at African energy event AOW: Investing in Africa’s Energy. “We recognise the need to reduce carbon emissions, but we are also committed to economic […]
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The international energy crisis has renewed efforts to explore the potential of Africa as a global supplier, and how its countries can lift themselves out of poverty. From hydrocarbons to green energy, Africa’s potential remains largely untapped. The African continent remains one of the most unexplored places on Earth for oil and gas deposits. Yet, […]
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