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Economist Impact- Sustainability Week Africa 2025 In Cape Town

Economist Impact Announces The Return Of Sustainability Week Africa 2025 In Cape Town

Themed “An action plan for Africa’s green industrial revolution”, the event will bring together over 500 delegates  and 100 speakers to explore practical strategies for accelerating Africa’s just and profitable green transition.  Taking place from October 30th to 31st 2025 at The Westin, Cape Town, Sustainability Week Africa will build  on the momentum and insights […]

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Energy Access And Local Manufacturing

Sun King And Government Of Nigeria Agree To Deepen Collaboration On Energy Access And Local Manufacturing

Sun King, the world’s leading off-grid solar company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) under the Government of Nigeria to strengthen cooperation on renewable energy access, local manufacturing, and data-driven innovation. The agreement, signed during REA’s Nigeria Renewable Energy Innovation Forum (NREIF) in Abuja, was witnessed by the […]

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Sanlam Investments Renews Sponsorship Of Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026

Sanlam Investments has confirmed its third sponsorship of Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES), taking place in February 2026, reaffirming its commitment to financing Africa’s sustainable future through innovation in renewable energy, water security, waste reduction, ocean and climate finance. Since its inception in 2023, AGES has become a key platform for connecting global capital with […]

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Renewable energy farms in Africa with solar panels and wind turbines at sunset.

Mining Smarter – How Renewable Energy Is Reshaping Namibia’s Mining Workforce And Power Supply

By Jacques Farmer, Managing Director of PRISMA Training Solutions Namibia is boldly staking its claim as a leader in renewable energy in southern Africa. With abundant solar resources, steady winds in select regions, and wide swathes of undeveloped land, the country is well positioned to scale up clean energy production. At the same time, its […]

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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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The Trust Gap In Energy Transitions

It’s about the right people, not just the right panels, says SolarAfrica’s Head of Commercial Brandon Horn. As the race to renewables speeds up, a trust gap is emerging. Too many businesses have been burned by botched installs, fly-by-night providers, and confusing financing – while others simply don’t know enough to ask the right questions. Brandon Horn, Head of […]

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Heirs Energies PPE

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’s Carbon Markets Deliver More Than Emissions Reductions — And The World Should Notice And Invest

By Joseph Nganga and Daniel M Kammen Africa’s carbon markets are poised to transform not only the continent’s future, but the global fight against climate change. Yet, as leaders gather for the Africa Climate Summit 2 (ACS2), Africa’s achievements and leadership in this arena are too often treated as an afterthought. That attitude isn’t just […]

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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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