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Gwede Mantashe delivered the opening keynote of the Ministerial Symposium at AOW

#AOW2024: Energy ministers kick off oil conference behind closed doors

Source: © 123rf Standard Bank Group and Meridiam hosted an event, Unlocking public infrastructure investment in South Africa, to unlock investment opportunities in alternate energy infrastructure on the continent

Standard Bank and Meridiam team up to to boost opportunities in Africa’s energy infrastructure

30 Sep 2024

A view shows part of Dangote oil refinery in Ibeju Lekki district, on the outskirts of Lagos. Source: Reuters/Temilade Adelaja

Second fuel price hike in Nigeria in as many weeks

By Camillus Eboh 17 Sep 2024

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Minister of state for petroleum resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu and president of Dangote Industrie Limited, Aliko Dangote.

Government wants Dangote refinery online

1 Aug 2017

Former Nigerian oil minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke. Photo: Premium Times Nigeria

Nigeria's ex-oil minister battles slew of graft cases

25 Jul 2017

Libya's NOC sees 1.25m bpd oil output by year-end

Libya's NOC sees 1.25m bpd oil output by year-end

20 Jul 2017

Losses loom in Kenya's stalled crude export plan

Losses loom in Kenya's stalled crude export plan

Edwin Okoth 3 Jul 2017

Getting the energy balance right

Getting the energy balance right

30 Jun 2017

By Murky1 – , CC BY-SA 2.0

Tanzania to speed up hydropower project on UNESCO site

29 Jun 2017

Chad leader says Glencore oil contract was irresponsible

Chad leader says Glencore oil contract was irresponsible

27 Jun 2017

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DRC seeks joint Chinese-Spanish offer to build dam

15 Jun 2017

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Tenders to open for second phase of Lesotho water project

Charlotte Mathews 14 Jun 2017

Chad settles tax dispute with foreign oil firms

Chad settles tax dispute with foreign oil firms

12 Jun 2017

Anti-corruption groups raise red flag over Nigeria refinery deal

Anti-corruption groups raise red flag over Nigeria refinery deal

7 Jun 2017

Powering up Africa with technology

Powering up Africa with technology

5 Jun 2017

Wayne Lindeke

LNG's potential as an African power source

Wayne Lindecke 23 May 2017

Marius Oosthuizen, lecturer: strategic foresight (leadership, strategy & ethics) at the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)

#AUW2017: Trends shaping the future of utilities

Sindy Peters 23 May 2017

Technology transforming energy landscape in Africa

Technology transforming energy landscape in Africa

10 May 2017

Mozambique's gas boom dream under threat

Mozambique's gas boom dream under threat

Susan Njanji and Adrien Barbier 9 May 2017

PAUWES masters programmes open for admissions

PAUWES masters programmes open for admissions

9 May 2017

Startups can help Africa meet its energy needs. But they need to be encouraged

Startups can help Africa meet its energy needs. But they need to be encouraged

Fred McBagonluri 5 May 2017

Zelda la Grange. Image source:

2017 African Utility Week Industry Awards finalists announced

2 May 2017

Dan Etete, Nigeria's former minister of petroleum resources

Two oil giants could face trial in Italy over Nigerian deal

Jan-Philipp Scholz 20 Apr 2017

Kagera River. Source: wikipedia

80mw power project to benefit three countries

Alvar Mwakyusa 18 Apr 2017

African shifts towards small-scale power generation

African shifts towards small-scale power generation

28 Mar 2017

Solar technology applied in an ingenious way

Solar technology applied in an ingenious way

27 Mar 2017

Stephen du Preez

Is industrial IT the next wave for Africa?

Stephen du Preez 15 Mar 2017

Future Energy to address Africa's power potential

Future Energy to address Africa's power potential

24 Feb 2017

Dr Kandeh Yumkella, UN under-secretary-general and former special representative of the secretary-general and CEO, Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All), won the Lifetime Achievement Award last year.

New categories added to African Utility Week Industry Awards

20 Feb 2017

Sub-Saharan Africa lags in sustainable energy policies

Sub-Saharan Africa lags in sustainable energy policies

16 Feb 2017

Switch your radar on

Switch your radar on

Danette Breitenbach 3 Feb 2017

Africa needs to manage food, water and energy in a way that connects all three

Africa needs to manage food, water and energy in a way that connects all three

Agathe Maupin and Mercy Mwanikah Ojoyi 23 Jan 2017

Firms push envelope with bright ideas to deliver energy to Africa

Firms push envelope with bright ideas to deliver energy to Africa

Tsakane Ngoepe and Tine Henriksen 11 Jan 2017

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Minister of state for petroleum resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu and president of Dangote Industrie Limited, Aliko Dangote.

Energy & MiningGovernment wants Dangote refinery online

1 Aug 2017

Former Nigerian oil minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke. Photo: Premium Times Nigeria

Energy & MiningNigeria's ex-oil minister battles slew of graft cases

25 Jul 2017

Libya's NOC sees 1.25m bpd oil output by year-end

Energy & MiningLibya's NOC sees 1.25m bpd oil output by year-end

20 Jul 2017

Losses loom in Kenya's stalled crude export plan

Energy & MiningLosses loom in Kenya's stalled crude export plan

Edwin Okoth 3 Jul 2017

Getting the energy balance right

Energy & MiningGetting the energy balance right

30 Jun 2017

By Murky1 – , CC BY-SA 2.0

ESG & SustainabilityTanzania to speed up hydropower project on UNESCO site

29 Jun 2017

Chad leader says Glencore oil contract was irresponsible

Energy & MiningChad leader says Glencore oil contract was irresponsible

27 Jun 2017

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Construction & EngineeringDRC seeks joint Chinese-Spanish offer to build dam

15 Jun 2017

Image source:

Construction & EngineeringTenders to open for second phase of Lesotho water project

Charlotte Mathews 14 Jun 2017

Chad settles tax dispute with foreign oil firms

Energy & MiningChad settles tax dispute with foreign oil firms

12 Jun 2017

Anti-corruption groups raise red flag over Nigeria refinery deal

Energy & MiningAnti-corruption groups raise red flag over Nigeria refinery deal

7 Jun 2017

Powering up Africa with technology

Energy & MiningPowering up Africa with technology

5 Jun 2017

Wayne Lindeke

Energy & MiningLNG's potential as an African power source

Wayne Lindecke 23 May 2017

Marius Oosthuizen, lecturer: strategic foresight (leadership, strategy & ethics) at the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)

Construction & Engineering#AUW2017: Trends shaping the future of utilities

Sindy Peters 23 May 2017

Technology transforming energy landscape in Africa

Energy & MiningTechnology transforming energy landscape in Africa

10 May 2017

Mozambique's gas boom dream under threat

Energy & MiningMozambique's gas boom dream under threat

Susan Njanji and Adrien Barbier 9 May 2017

PAUWES masters programmes open for admissions

ESG & SustainabilityPAUWES masters programmes open for admissions

9 May 2017

Startups can help Africa meet its energy needs. But they need to be encouraged

Construction & EngineeringStartups can help Africa meet its energy needs. But they need to be encouraged

Fred McBagonluri 5 May 2017

Zelda la Grange. Image source:

Construction & Engineering2017 African Utility Week Industry Awards finalists announced

2 May 2017

Dan Etete, Nigeria's former minister of petroleum resources

Energy & MiningTwo oil giants could face trial in Italy over Nigerian deal

Jan-Philipp Scholz 20 Apr 2017

Kagera River. Source: wikipedia

Energy & Mining80mw power project to benefit three countries

Alvar Mwakyusa 18 Apr 2017

African shifts towards small-scale power generation

Energy & MiningAfrican shifts towards small-scale power generation

28 Mar 2017

Solar technology applied in an ingenious way

AgricultureSolar technology applied in an ingenious way

27 Mar 2017

Stephen du Preez

ICTIs industrial IT the next wave for Africa?

Stephen du Preez 15 Mar 2017

Future Energy to address Africa's power potential

Construction & EngineeringFuture Energy to address Africa's power potential

24 Feb 2017

Dr Kandeh Yumkella, UN under-secretary-general and former special representative of the secretary-general and CEO, Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All), won the Lifetime Achievement Award last year.

Construction & EngineeringNew categories added to African Utility Week Industry Awards

20 Feb 2017

Sub-Saharan Africa lags in sustainable energy policies

ESG & SustainabilitySub-Saharan Africa lags in sustainable energy policies

16 Feb 2017

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Marketing & MediaSwitch your radar on

Danette Breitenbach 3 Feb 2017

Africa needs to manage food, water and energy in a way that connects all three

ESG & SustainabilityAfrica needs to manage food, water and energy in a way that connects all three

Agathe Maupin and Mercy Mwanikah Ojoyi 23 Jan 2017

Firms push envelope with bright ideas to deliver energy to Africa

Energy & MiningFirms push envelope with bright ideas to deliver energy to Africa

Tsakane Ngoepe and Tine Henriksen 11 Jan 2017

WAIPEC Steering Committee

Marketing & MediaSteering committee selected for WAIPEC

22 Dec 2016

The world's largest powerships are helping to electrify Africa

Energy & MiningThe world's largest powerships are helping to electrify Africa

28 Nov 2016

ASEAN market seeks to increase bilateral trade with Africa

Logistics & TransportASEAN market seeks to increase bilateral trade with Africa

11 Nov 2016

Algeria urges OPEC decision to stabilise oil price

Energy & MiningAlgeria urges OPEC decision to stabilise oil price

26 Sep 2016

Libya oil chief fears 'financial collapse' unless exports rise

Energy & MiningLibya oil chief fears 'financial collapse' unless exports rise

23 Sep 2016

Paul Muhato, Managing Director of Engen in Tanzania shakes hands with the Prime Minister of Tanzania.

Marketing & MediaEngen Tanzania pledges support for disaster recovery

22 Sep 2016

Resolve, SJS Energy partnership to optimise fuel industry supply chain

Logistics & TransportResolve, SJS Energy partnership to optimise fuel industry supply chain

5 Sep 2016

Time for Africa oil and gas to change

Energy & MiningTime for Africa oil and gas to change

23 Aug 2016

The future of underwriting: Innovation and Africa

FinanceThe future of underwriting: Innovation and Africa

Nicci Botha 4 Aug 2016

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Energy & Mining#AfricaMonth: Bujagali hydro project: Poster child or white elephant?

Nicci Botha 30 May 2016