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Lovemore Kamuzangaza, country managing partner, Forvis Mazars in Zimbabwe

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Ore containing copper and cobalt. Source: Paul-Alain Hunt/Unsplash

Regulatory overhaul puts halt on DRC cobalt exports

By Lindsey Schutters 8 hours

#MiningIndaba: The value of synergy between Africa's mining and automotive sectors

#MiningIndaba: The value of synergy between Africa's mining and automotive sectors

By Lindsey Schutters 3 Feb 2025

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Why Nigeria urgently needs to grow non-oil exports

Channing Arndt 11 Sep 2018

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How solar kits and battery lamps are replacing kerosene across Africa

Jörg Peters 6 Sep 2018

Is Africa ready for nuclear energy?

Is Africa ready for nuclear energy?

Laura Gil 30 Aug 2018

Photo: Premium Times

Tanzania, Uganda sign gas pipeline deal

27 Aug 2018

Namibia launches two solar energy plants

Namibia launches two solar energy plants

24 Aug 2018

President João Lourenço. Photo: Angop

Angolan investment honeymoon looks to be over

23 Aug 2018

Karel Cornelissen, CEO, Energy Partners

Smaller grids may be better to power Africa

Karel Cornelissen 23 Aug 2018

Photo: Sasol

Mozambique may sign new gas agreements in September

22 Aug 2018

Fred Kabanda, chief oil sector regulatory officer, African Natural Resources Centre, African Development Bank, Cote d’Ivoire

Building Africa's energy capacity

20 Aug 2018

The United Nations Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo conducts a patrol in the Ituri Province. UN Photo/Michael Ali.

The dark side of green energy

15 Aug 2018

DRC needs mining-related skills development

DRC needs mining-related skills development

14 Aug 2018

Flickr/Tom Albinson

Oil discoveries in Turkana six years ago haven't delivered benefits for women

Kennedy Mkutu 2 Aug 2018

What kind of beast will the African utility of the future be?

What kind of beast will the African utility of the future be?

31 Jul 2018

Aluminothermic plant

ACF launches aluminothermic plant

30 Jul 2018

Photo: International Energy Agency

US Gas Roadmap to light up Africa

Njiraini Muchira 27 Jul 2018

Cryptocurrency to power solar projects

Cryptocurrency to power solar projects

19 Jul 2018

Maximising profitability of biogas plants

Maximising profitability of biogas plants

Idan Chiyanzu 16 Jul 2018

Zanzibar's renewable energy plan to address climate change

Zanzibar's renewable energy plan to address climate change

Issa Yussuf 6 Jul 2018

Kumba's investment in drone technology is paying off

Kumba's investment in drone technology is paying off

4 Jul 2018

New, in-depth African renewable energy report launched

New, in-depth African renewable energy report launched

25 Jun 2018

Building Africa's future on renewable energy

Building Africa's future on renewable energy

22 Jun 2018

Tanzania's tough mining laws paying off

Tanzania's tough mining laws paying off

Beatrice Materu 14 Jun 2018

Photo: Anglo American

CSI: One of SA mining's valuable exports

Paul Pereira 13 Jun 2018

Mike Teke, CEO, Seriti Resources. Photo: Wynand van der Merwe

Policy certainty is key to mining investment

Danette Breitenbach 12 Jun 2018

Khi Solar One near Upington. Photo: Wikicommons

How sub-Saharan Africa can harness its big electricity opportunities

Mercè Labordena 11 Jun 2018

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi Russian President Vladimir Putin. Egypt seems likely to be the next African country with nuclear energy. EPA

Why nuclear power for African countries doesn't make sense

Hartmut Winkler 7 Jun 2018

Why foreign investment is no easy fix for Africa's energy needs

Why foreign investment is no easy fix for Africa's energy needs

Philipp Trotter and Sabah Abdullah 4 Jun 2018

Why foreign investment is no easy fix for Africa's energy needs

Why foreign investment is no easy fix for Africa's energy needs

Philipp Trotter and Sabah Abdullah 31 May 2018

How Tanzania plans to generate 7MW for Mafia Island

How Tanzania plans to generate 7MW for Mafia Island

Alawi Masare 29 May 2018

#MFGIndaba: Africa's opportunity to unlock industrial growth potential

#MFGIndaba: Africa's opportunity to unlock industrial growth potential

Lauren Hartzenberg 28 May 2018

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Energy & MiningWhy Nigeria urgently needs to grow non-oil exports

Channing Arndt 11 Sep 2018

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ESG & SustainabilityHow solar kits and battery lamps are replacing kerosene across Africa

Jörg Peters 6 Sep 2018

Is Africa ready for nuclear energy?

Energy & MiningIs Africa ready for nuclear energy?

Laura Gil 30 Aug 2018

Photo: Premium Times

Energy & MiningTanzania, Uganda sign gas pipeline deal

27 Aug 2018

Namibia launches two solar energy plants

Energy & MiningNamibia launches two solar energy plants

24 Aug 2018

President João Lourenço. Photo: Angop

FinanceAngolan investment honeymoon looks to be over

23 Aug 2018

Karel Cornelissen, CEO, Energy Partners

Energy & MiningSmaller grids may be better to power Africa

Karel Cornelissen 23 Aug 2018

Photo: Sasol

Energy & MiningMozambique may sign new gas agreements in September

22 Aug 2018

Fred Kabanda, chief oil sector regulatory officer, African Natural Resources Centre, African Development Bank, Cote d’Ivoire

Energy & MiningBuilding Africa's energy capacity

20 Aug 2018

The United Nations Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo conducts a patrol in the Ituri Province. UN Photo/Michael Ali.

Energy & MiningThe dark side of green energy

15 Aug 2018

DRC needs mining-related skills development

Energy & MiningDRC needs mining-related skills development

14 Aug 2018

Flickr/Tom Albinson

Energy & MiningOil discoveries in Turkana six years ago haven't delivered benefits for women

Kennedy Mkutu 2 Aug 2018

What kind of beast will the African utility of the future be?

Energy & MiningWhat kind of beast will the African utility of the future be?

31 Jul 2018

Aluminothermic plant

Energy & MiningACF launches aluminothermic plant

30 Jul 2018

Photo: International Energy Agency

Energy & MiningUS Gas Roadmap to light up Africa

Njiraini Muchira 27 Jul 2018

Cryptocurrency to power solar projects

Energy & MiningCryptocurrency to power solar projects

19 Jul 2018

Maximising profitability of biogas plants

AgricultureMaximising profitability of biogas plants

Idan Chiyanzu 16 Jul 2018

Zanzibar's renewable energy plan to address climate change

Energy & MiningZanzibar's renewable energy plan to address climate change

Issa Yussuf 6 Jul 2018

Kumba's investment in drone technology is paying off

Energy & MiningKumba's investment in drone technology is paying off

4 Jul 2018

New, in-depth African renewable energy report launched

Energy & MiningNew, in-depth African renewable energy report launched

25 Jun 2018

Building Africa's future on renewable energy

Energy & MiningBuilding Africa's future on renewable energy

22 Jun 2018

Tanzania's tough mining laws paying off

Energy & MiningTanzania's tough mining laws paying off

Beatrice Materu 14 Jun 2018

Photo: Anglo American

Energy & MiningCSI: One of SA mining's valuable exports

Paul Pereira 13 Jun 2018

Mike Teke, CEO, Seriti Resources. Photo: Wynand van der Merwe

Energy & MiningPolicy certainty is key to mining investment

Danette Breitenbach 12 Jun 2018

Khi Solar One near Upington. Photo: Wikicommons

Energy & MiningHow sub-Saharan Africa can harness its big electricity opportunities

Mercè Labordena 11 Jun 2018

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi Russian President Vladimir Putin. Egypt seems likely to be the next African country with nuclear energy. EPA

Energy & MiningWhy nuclear power for African countries doesn't make sense

Hartmut Winkler 7 Jun 2018

Why foreign investment is no easy fix for Africa's energy needs

Energy & MiningWhy foreign investment is no easy fix for Africa's energy needs

Philipp Trotter and Sabah Abdullah 4 Jun 2018

Why foreign investment is no easy fix for Africa's energy needs

Construction & EngineeringWhy foreign investment is no easy fix for Africa's energy needs

Philipp Trotter and Sabah Abdullah 31 May 2018

How Tanzania plans to generate 7MW for Mafia Island

Energy & MiningHow Tanzania plans to generate 7MW for Mafia Island

Alawi Masare 29 May 2018

#MFGIndaba: Africa's opportunity to unlock industrial growth potential

Retail#MFGIndaba: Africa's opportunity to unlock industrial growth potential

Lauren Hartzenberg 28 May 2018

Can renewables supply 100% of our energy?

Energy & MiningCan renewables supply 100% of our energy?

25 May 2018

Tanzanian government issues 5,108 mining licences... with a warning

Energy & MiningTanzanian government issues 5,108 mining licences... with a warning

Nelly Mtema 23 May 2018

Creating business communities for African unity

Marketing & MediaCreating business communities for African unity

Bizcommunity.com 21 May 2018

Doing good is good for business: Tiekie Barnard explains the benefits of Shared Value

Marketing & MediaDoing good is good for business: Tiekie Barnard explains the benefits of Shared Value

Shift Social Development 21 May 2018

Finding the connection for power supply in Africa

Energy & MiningFinding the connection for power supply in Africa

Andrew Galbraith 14 May 2018

Millions of urban Africans still don't have electricity: here's what can be done

Energy & MiningMillions of urban Africans still don't have electricity: here's what can be done

Rebekah Shirley 11 May 2018

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Energy & MiningHow children are lured into mining

Syriacus Buguzi 11 May 2018

African Utility Week Industry Awards finalists announced

Construction & EngineeringAfrican Utility Week Industry Awards finalists announced

8 May 2018

De Beers reports significant increase in diamond production

Energy & MiningDe Beers reports significant increase in diamond production

Rebecca Campbell 8 May 2018

Tanzania's new mining laws signal sweeping changes

Energy & MiningTanzania's new mining laws signal sweeping changes

Peter Leon 4 May 2018