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South Africa’s Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa (1)

Accelerating Growth In The African Energy Industry

Africa Energy Indaba 2026 to drive investment, innovation, and collaboration across the continent’s evolving power sector. Africa’s energy sector is on the brink of transformational growth, with investment, technology, and policy innovation reshaping the way power is generated and consumed across the continent. The 18th annual edition of the Africa Energy Indaba, taking place from 3 – 5 March […]

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H.E. Eng. Ahmed Jama Barre, Minister of Energy and Minerals, Republic of Somaliland (1)

Powering Africa’s Future: Harnessing Indigenous Energy And Mineral Wealth For Sustainable Growth

By H.E. Eng. Ahmed Jama Barre, Minister of Energy and Minerals, Republic of Somaliland Across Africa, the discussion on energy and mineral development is a sizzling topic and is gaining remarkable momentum — from the point of extraction to transformation, from dependence to self-reliance, and from potential to tangible performance. The continent stands at the […]

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Programme Unveiled For The Landmark 10th Anniversary Edition Of SAIPEC 2026

The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) has announced the official programme for the 10th edition of the Sub-Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (SAIPEC), taking place from 10–12 February 2026 at the Eko Convention Center, Lagos. Now marking a decade of convening Africa’s foremost oil, gas, and energy leaders, SAIPEC 2026 is once […]

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SAIPEC 2026: Celebrating A Decade Of Energy, Oil, And Gas Innovation In Sub-Saharan Africa

10-12 February 2026, Eko Convention Center, Lagos, Nigeria The Sub Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (SAIPEC) will return to the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos from 10-12 February 2026, marking the 10th edition of Africa’s largest energy, oil, and gas event. For a decade, SAIPEC has been at the heart of the energy […]

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Africa Energy Indaba

Africa Energy Indaba 2026 To Spotlight Solar Surge: From Record Imports To Real Power For Africa

Africa has entered a new era of renewable energy growth, with recent data showing record solar import volumes, particularly from China. As panels flood African markets, the urgent question arises: How can these imports be harnessed to deliver sustainable, affordable, and reliable energy across the continent? The Africa Energy Indaba, scheduled for 3 – 5 March 2026 in […]

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Heirs Energies Champions Indigenous Leadership And Africapitalism At Africa Energy Week 2025

Heirs Energies, Africa’s leading indigenous-owned integrated energy company, is set to make a strong impact at Africa Energy Week (AEW) 2025, taking place from 29 September – 2 October 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa. Represented by CEO Osa Igiehon and Executive Director/CFO Sam Nwanze, Heirs Energies will join global policymakers, investors, and industry leaders […]

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Green Hydrogen Could Be The Missing Link In Powering The Future Of Technology

By Viren Sookhun, MD: Africa & Middle East at Workforce Staffing Green hydrogen has numerous applications across multiple industries, from decarbonising steel to fertiliser production, fuelling heavy transport, storing renewable energy for grid stability, and supplying cleaner feedstock to refineries and chemical plants. However, beyond these use cases, it also has the potential to provide a […]

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Africa Green Hydrogen

Unlocking Africa’s Green Hydrogen Potential To Power Global Energy Transition

Africa is rapidly positioning itself as a global hub for green hydrogen production, leveraging its vast renewable energy resources to meet both domestic energy needs and international demand. With over 60% of the world’s best solar resources and significant wind potential, the continent has the natural advantage to produce green hydrogen at globally competitive costs […]

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T&D Africa Conference

Africa’s Transmission Transformation Under The Spotlight At T&D Africa Conference 2026

As South Africa launches its most ambitious transmission infrastructure programme since the dawn of democracy, the upcoming T&D Africa Conference—taking place on 5 March 2026 in Cape Town as part of the Africa Energy Indaba—will offer critical insight into this historic shift and what it means for the continent. Earlier this week, the Request for Pre-Qualification (RFQ) was officially published for […]

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What Africa Needs From Banks To Achieve Its Energy Transition

By Rentia van Tonder, Head of Power, and Aadil Cajee, Head of Energy & Infrastructure Finance at Standard Bank CIB The future of energy in Africa will not be determined by policy alone. Nor will it be unlocked by capital in isolation. If Africa is to achieve a secure, affordable and lower-carbon energy system, financial […]

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