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Africa’s energy landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation. In 2025, Standard Bank’s financing for renewable energy power generation outpaced that for non-renewable power generation by a ratio of 8:1, signalling a shift towards cleaner and more sustainable energy systems across the continent. With nearly 600 million people across Africa still without access to reliable electricity, […]
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While new generation capacity grabs headlines, the real bottleneck to Africa’s energy future lies in transmission and distribution. That is why T&D Africa Conference & Expo returns as the dedicated high-impact platform where the continent’s critical grid infrastructure challenges are solved. As an official side event of Africa Energy Indaba 2027, and taking place from […]
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Africa possesses vast natural resources and growing ambition. Now is the time to ignite the power revolution. Ministers, utilities, investors, developers, and innovators from across the continent and the globe will gather at the 19th Africa Energy Indaba 2027 — Africa’s premier energy event to accelerate energy generation, unlock billions in investment, secure bankable projects, […]
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Jubilee Health Insurance and the Sikh Council of Kenya have today launched a tailored community medical cover for members of the Sikh community in Kenya, including their families and businesses. This marks the first in a series of partnerships designed to extend healthcare access through organised affinity groups. The scheme enables members to access quality […]
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As the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism enters its permanent phase and global buyers tighten emissions disclosure requirements, South African mining operations are accelerating the integration of privately contracted renewable power into their energy mix. Energy strategy is fast becoming a proxy for carbon performance, and a determinant of long-term market access. Lyra Energy, the […]
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Question Findings for South Africa 1. In which countries, if any, do you expect to launch or expand low carbon activities in the next 12 months? (Select all that apply) South Africa respondents: South Africa 56% Germany 24% Hong Kong 20% France 18% US 18% Indonesia 18% Global respondents: Overall, 8% said they planned to launch or expand in South Africa 7% investors 8% developers 1b. What are the biggest […]
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As the Kenya Mining Investment Conference and Expo (MICE) 2026 opens its doors in Nairobi today, the atmosphere is less like a trade show and more like a high-stakes diplomatic summit. The world is in the midst of a radical transition toward green energy, and the road to a net-zero future runs directly through the […]
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By Bronwyn Timm, Business Development Manager, SOLA Group The Eskom tariff increase is changing the way industrial and commercial sectors perceive dependency. While the 8.76% is substantial and comes at a time of relatively weak growth and tight margins, it creates an opportunity for companies to change their structural approaches to energy. Energy economists and […]
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Inspired Evolution, a specialist pan-African investment firm focused on clean energy infrastructure, energy, and resource efficiency growth investments, today announced a USD 40 million investment in CrossBoundary Energy Holdings Ltd (“CrossBoundary Energy”), a leading developer, owner, and operator of distributed renewable energy solutions for commercial and industrial (C&I) clients across sub-Saharan Africa. The investment, made […]
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By Viren Sookhun, Managing Director: Workforce Staffing Africa and Middle East Global volatility has created gaps in the supply of oil to the world, which is a massive opportunity for Africa to step forward. Several countries on the continent have notable reserves of oil and gas, but up until now, there have been significant delays in […]
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