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As Africa rapidly emerges as a key player in the global economy, the continent presents a wealth of lucrative investment opportunities across a range of high-growth sectors. From agriculture to energy and manufacturing, Africa’s rich resources, expanding population, and progressive economic reforms are making it a prime destination for investors seeking substantial returns. Agriculture: The Next Frontier in Global Food Production Africa […]
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Over half of Africa’s people – about 600 million – lack access to even the bare minimum of electricity. The tough question to answer is how access can be extended without adding to global warming by relying on fossil fuels. We – a team from Rwanda and Germany who work in the field of renewable energy […]
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In support of His Excellency President Hakainde Hichilema’s decision to accelerate deployment of mini-grids through the 1000 Mini-grid Initiative, the Zambian government have today unveiled a new financial mechanism to support mini-grid developers: the Demand Stimulation Incentive. Spearheaded by The Rockefeller Foundation with support from the Global Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) and Sustainable […]
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South Africa’s leading solar power association, the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA), is proud to inform the energy sector of its partnership with VUKA Group to participate as a Pavilion Partner at the forthcoming Enlit Africa conference and exhibition taking place from 21-23 May 2024 in Cape Town. SAPVIA is at the heart of […]
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The platform necessitates collaboration and communication between countries and energy leaders to cooperate in finding inventive energy solutions for universally occurring issues The Africa Energy Indaba is pleased to announce the inclusion of high-level meetings, the CEO Roundtables and the Indaba Energy Leaders Dialogue at the AEI 2024, which will feature energy leaders and luminaries. The Africa […]
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By Theuns Ehlers – Head: Resources & Project Finance and Bhavtik Vallabhjee – Head: Power and Renewables at Absa CIB African-based mining and resource companies which have invested in renewable energy infrastructure over the last few years are not only reaping the benefits through access to cheaper power but also achieving sustainability goals identified […]
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By Tom Alweendo, Minister of Mines and Energy, Namibia As the 2023 U.N. Climate Change Conference, the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) in Dubai drew to a close, the air was thick with determination among the 200 delegates. Acknowledging that the era of fossil fuels was on its last legs, they collectively pledged to hasten […]
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As Africa continues to navigate the complexities of meeting its growing energy demands while advancing sustainable development goals, the role of Independent Power Producers (IPPs) emerges as a critical component of the continent’s energy landscape. An official Side Event of the Africa Energy Indaba, the 10th edition of the IPP & PPA Conference will feature content relating to the […]
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Building on its longstanding commitment to fostering comprehensive energy dialogue and collaboration, the Africa Energy Indaba, Africa’s leading energy event, is delighted to announce the return of the highly anticipated Africa Gas Forum. The Africa Gas Forum will bring together key stakeholders, industry experts, policymakers, and investors to explore the vast potential of Africa’s gas sector. […]
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Today at COP28, All On and the Global Energy Alliance For People and Planet (GEAPP) announced $15 million in investments on top of existing deployments to expand the Demand Aggregation for Renewable Technology (DART) program. The announcement was made during the Energy Day at the back of a World Bank event on Distributed Renewable Energy […]
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