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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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What Kenya can do to ensure local people benefit from its oil industry

Melba K Wasunna 10 Oct 2018

Roadmap for Angola: 2019 and Beyond

Roadmap for Angola: 2019 and Beyond

28 Sep 2018

Mineral Resources focuses on gas and oil

Mineral Resources focuses on gas and oil

20 Sep 2018

South Africa is the only African country that has nuclear power. The Koeberg nuclear reactor cooling tower. Shutterstock

Why nuclear energy should be part of Africa's energy mix

Oluwole Olutola 17 Sep 2018

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Why Nigeria urgently needs to grow non-oil exports

Channing Arndt 11 Sep 2018

Photo: Premium Times

Tanzania, Uganda sign gas pipeline deal

27 Aug 2018

President João Lourenço. Photo: Angop

Angolan investment honeymoon looks to be over

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

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

Photo: International Energy Agency

US Gas Roadmap to light up Africa

Njiraini Muchira 27 Jul 2018

Maximising profitability of biogas plants

Maximising profitability of biogas plants

Idan Chiyanzu 16 Jul 2018

New, in-depth African renewable energy report launched

New, in-depth African renewable energy report launched

25 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

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

Doing 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

Finding 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

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

Rebekah Shirley 11 May 2018

African Utility Week Industry Awards finalists announced

African Utility Week Industry Awards finalists announced

8 May 2018

2018 African Infrastructure Project Developers Awards shortlist announced

2018 African Infrastructure Project Developers Awards shortlist announced

24 Apr 2018

Makoma Lekalakala, director for Earthlife Africa, and Liz McDaid, climate change coordinator for Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute (SAFCEI)

Two SA women awarded Goldman prize for halting SA-Russia nuclear deal

23 Apr 2018

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

Rebekah Shirley 23 Apr 2018

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Proper water management key to viability of solar-powered irrigation systems

13 Apr 2018

Shell, ENI accused of negligence over Nigeria oil spills

Shell, ENI accused of negligence over Nigeria oil spills

19 Mar 2018

Special African energy report launched

Special African energy report launched

7 Mar 2018

African energy investment set to grow

African energy investment set to grow

Kieran Whyte 6 Mar 2018

#AEI2018: Closing Africa's energy gaps

#AEI2018: Closing Africa's energy gaps

Danette Breitenbach 22 Feb 2018

Africa's gas market: Primed to boom

Africa's gas market: Primed to boom

2 Feb 2018

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Lydur Skulason/Flickr

Energy & MiningWhat Kenya can do to ensure local people benefit from its oil industry

Melba K Wasunna 10 Oct 2018

Roadmap for Angola: 2019 and Beyond

Energy & MiningRoadmap for Angola: 2019 and Beyond

28 Sep 2018

Mineral Resources focuses on gas and oil

Construction & EngineeringMineral Resources focuses on gas and oil

20 Sep 2018

South Africa is the only African country that has nuclear power. The Koeberg nuclear reactor cooling tower. Shutterstock

Energy & MiningWhy nuclear energy should be part of Africa's energy mix

Oluwole Olutola 17 Sep 2018

Shutterstock

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

Channing Arndt 11 Sep 2018

Photo: Premium Times

Energy & MiningTanzania, Uganda sign gas pipeline deal

27 Aug 2018

President João Lourenço. Photo: Angop

FinanceAngolan investment honeymoon looks to be over

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

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

Photo: International Energy Agency

Energy & MiningUS Gas Roadmap to light up Africa

Njiraini Muchira 27 Jul 2018

Maximising profitability of biogas plants

AgricultureMaximising profitability of biogas plants

Idan Chiyanzu 16 Jul 2018

New, in-depth African renewable energy report launched

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

25 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

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

African Utility Week Industry Awards finalists announced

Construction & EngineeringAfrican Utility Week Industry Awards finalists announced

8 May 2018

2018 African Infrastructure Project Developers Awards shortlist announced

Construction & Engineering2018 African Infrastructure Project Developers Awards shortlist announced

24 Apr 2018

Makoma Lekalakala, director for Earthlife Africa, and Liz McDaid, climate change coordinator for Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute (SAFCEI)

ESG & SustainabilityTwo SA women awarded Goldman prize for halting SA-Russia nuclear deal

23 Apr 2018

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

Rebekah Shirley 23 Apr 2018

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AgricultureProper water management key to viability of solar-powered irrigation systems

13 Apr 2018

Shell, ENI accused of negligence over Nigeria oil spills

Energy & MiningShell, ENI accused of negligence over Nigeria oil spills

19 Mar 2018

Special African energy report launched

Marketing & MediaSpecial African energy report launched

7 Mar 2018

African energy investment set to grow

Energy & MiningAfrican energy investment set to grow

Kieran Whyte 6 Mar 2018

#AEI2018: Closing Africa's energy gaps

Energy & Mining#AEI2018: Closing Africa's energy gaps

Danette Breitenbach 22 Feb 2018

Africa's gas market: Primed to boom

Energy & MiningAfrica's gas market: Primed to boom

2 Feb 2018

Solar project helps resolve power outages in Malawi hospitals

ESG & SustainabilitySolar project helps resolve power outages in Malawi hospitals

26 Jan 2018

New spotlight on media and digital at African Utility Week Awards

Energy & MiningNew spotlight on media and digital at African Utility Week Awards

26 Jan 2018

Energy summit to kick off in Kampala this February

Energy & MiningEnergy summit to kick off in Kampala this February

24 Jan 2018

Key trends and women's advancement in energy at 4th annual conference

Energy & MiningKey trends and women's advancement in energy at 4th annual conference

23 Jan 2018

Hydropower plays a massive role electrifying many countries. Photo: Shutterstock

Energy & MiningNew dams in Africa could add risk to power supplies down the line

Declan Conway 15 Jan 2018

AFP / Ampe Rogerio

Energy & MiningFuel shortage in oil-rich Angola tests new president

28 Dec 2017

Nigerian former minister of petroleum resources, Dan Etete. Photo: Sweet Crude Report

Energy & MiningEni and Shell to stand trial in Italy over Nigeria kickback scandal

Elle Ide 21 Dec 2017

Isabel dos Santos

Energy & MiningAngola oil giant probes Isabel dos Santos graft claims

21 Dec 2017

Vera Songwe, European Union Economic Commission for Africa’s executive secretary

Energy & MiningAfrica needs energy to grow

7 Dec 2017

Photo: Oil Change International

Energy & MiningShell 'liable for rights violations' in Nigeria: Amnesty

29 Nov 2017