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The number is so large it stops sounding real. One hundred thousand megawatts of hydropower potential (roughly 13% of the world’s total) sitting inside a single country. The Democratic Republic of Congo currently harnesses only about 3% of that. On the afternoon of 27 August, the DRC Investment Forum will dedicate a half-day to closing […]
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Following the continued success and growing global impact of the Africa Energy Indaba, organisers have officially announced the dates for the 19th edition of the Africa Energy Indaba 2027, set to take place from 2–4 March 2027 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), Cape Town, South Africa. As Africa’s premier energy event, the Africa Energy Indaba […]
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The 18th edition of the Africa Energy Indaba will take place from 3–5 March 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), bringing together Africa’s most influential energy decision-makers to focus on implementation, infrastructure alignment and investment mobilisation. Now in its 18th year, the Africa Energy Indaba has evolved into a strategic platform where government, utilities, regulators, investors, project […]
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Sun King has expanded its offering to underserved consumers across Africa, combining the launch of its own smartphone and solar-powered fridge-freezer with the scale-up of its clean cooking technologies and services. Sun King is known for powering homes and businesses with solar kits delivered through pay-as-you-go financing. The company is now extending that approach to […]
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With just two weeks remaining until the Africa Energy Indaba, momentum is rapidly building for what promises to be one of the most influential energy gatherings on the continent. The upcoming edition will convene: All under one roof. The Africa Energy Indaba continues to serve as a strategic platform where policy direction is shaped, procurement priorities are discussed, and […]
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Energy is the lifeblood of modern economies, and for Africa, it is a decisive factor in shaping the continent’s infrastructure development, economic growth, and industrialisation. From roads and rail networks to urban centres and industrial hubs, reliable and sustainable energy is essential for powering the infrastructure that underpins development across the continent. Africa faces an […]
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Four women from Kwanza Sul complete three-month solar engineering training at Barefoot College International in Dakar, Senegal. DP World has now supported 32 women across sub-Saharan Africa through the Solar Mamas programme. DP World has expanded its long-standing ‘Solar Mamas’ partnership with Barefoot College International (BCI) to Angola for the first time, enabling rural Angolan […]
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How Africa Energy Indaba is mobilising DFIs, private capital and governments to accelerate bankable energy projects Africa stands at a critical crossroads in its energy journey. Despite being home to some of the world’s fastest-growing economies and richest energy resources, more than 600 million people across the continent still lack access to reliable electricity. At […]
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Senior government leaders are set to converge in Cape Town from 3–5 March 2026 to drive investment, policy alignment, and deal-making in Africa’s rapidly expanding energy sector. The Africa Energy Indaba 2026, taking place from 3–5 March at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, is a premier energy platform attracting Africa’s leading Energy Ministers to explore strategic partnerships and […]
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By Julien Karambua, Country Manager at Workforce Staffing Namibia Green hydrogen projects present a significant opportunity for long-term economic transformation in Namibia and could redefine its industrial development. The country is in a highly competitive position, supported by exceptional solar and wind resources and rising global demand for cleaner energy. Securing a major international Engineering, Procurement […]
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