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Magugua Hydro project in Eswatini

Financial close reached for 13.5MW Lower Maguduza Hydro Power Project in Eswatini

28 Jan 2025

Africa Tech Festival 2024 saw some pushback against the traditional beliefs around affordable connectivity.

How our leaders are solving Africa's smartphone struggle #AfricaTechFestival

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African Development Bank launches energy portal

African Development Bank launches energy portal

13 Nov 2018

Reppie thermal plant. Photo: Cambridge Industries

Africa's bumpy road to sustainable energy

Eleni Mourdoukoutas 12 Nov 2018

#AOW2018: Sudan poised for second boom

#AOW2018: Sudan poised for second boom

Nicci Botha 9 Nov 2018

Wind turbines aren't quite 'apex predators', but the truth is far more interesting

Wind turbines aren't quite 'apex predators', but the truth is far more interesting

Jeroen Minderman 8 Nov 2018

Dr Fatih Birol, executive director, International Energy Agency, and South African Energy Minister Jeff Radebe

#AOW2018: SA "aggressively" pursuing a new refinery with Saudis, Radebe says

Nicci Botha 7 Nov 2018

Corporate content should be part of your DNA

Corporate content should be part of your DNA

Bizcommunity.com 24 Oct 2018

Bizcommunity Recruitment in Africa Focus

Bizcommunity Recruitment in Africa Focus

Bizcommunity.com 23 Oct 2018

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Solar can save Africa

23 Oct 2018

How we can turn plastic waste into green energy

How we can turn plastic waste into green energy

Anh Phan 2 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

Lithium batteries offer renewable energy electricity power storage. Shutterstock/Immersion Imagery

Explainer: why lithium ion batteries could be a game changer in Africa

20 Sep 2018

Top 10 nominees for Innovation Prize for Africa 2018 announced

Top 10 nominees for Innovation Prize for Africa 2018 announced

14 Sep 2018

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How solar kits and battery lamps are replacing kerosene across Africa

Jörg Peters 6 Sep 2018

Namibia launches two solar energy plants

Namibia launches two solar energy plants

24 Aug 2018

Karel Cornelissen, CEO, Energy Partners

Smaller grids may be better to power Africa

Karel Cornelissen 23 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

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

Cryptocurrency to power solar projects

Cryptocurrency to power solar projects

19 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

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

Khi Solar One near Upington. Photo: Wikicommons

How sub-Saharan Africa can harness its big electricity opportunities

Mercè Labordena 11 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

Can renewables supply 100% of our energy?

Can renewables supply 100% of our energy?

25 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

African Utility Week Industry Awards finalists announced

African Utility Week Industry Awards finalists announced

8 May 2018

Laúca Hydropower Plant. Photo: Lahmeyer

Laúca sets milestone as Angola's largest hydro project

25 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

The Shared Value shift: It's time for business to take the lead - for real

The Shared Value shift: It's time for business to take the lead - for real

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African Development Bank launches energy portal

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Reppie thermal plant. Photo: Cambridge Industries

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Eleni Mourdoukoutas 12 Nov 2018

#AOW2018: Sudan poised for second boom

Energy & Mining#AOW2018: Sudan poised for second boom

Nicci Botha 9 Nov 2018

Wind turbines aren't quite 'apex predators', but the truth is far more interesting

ESG & SustainabilityWind turbines aren't quite 'apex predators', but the truth is far more interesting

Jeroen Minderman 8 Nov 2018

Dr Fatih Birol, executive director, International Energy Agency, and South African Energy Minister Jeff Radebe

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Nicci Botha 7 Nov 2018

Corporate content should be part of your DNA

Marketing & MediaCorporate content should be part of your DNA

Bizcommunity.com 24 Oct 2018

Bizcommunity Recruitment in Africa Focus

HR & ManagementBizcommunity Recruitment in Africa Focus

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Photo: Solarplaza

Energy & MiningSolar can save Africa

23 Oct 2018

How we can turn plastic waste into green energy

ESG & SustainabilityHow we can turn plastic waste into green energy

Anh Phan 2 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

Lithium batteries offer renewable energy electricity power storage. Shutterstock/Immersion Imagery

Energy & MiningExplainer: why lithium ion batteries could be a game changer in Africa

20 Sep 2018

Top 10 nominees for Innovation Prize for Africa 2018 announced

ESG & SustainabilityTop 10 nominees for Innovation Prize for Africa 2018 announced

14 Sep 2018

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

Jörg Peters 6 Sep 2018

Namibia launches two solar energy plants

Energy & MiningNamibia launches two solar energy plants

24 Aug 2018

Karel Cornelissen, CEO, Energy Partners

Energy & MiningSmaller grids may be better to power Africa

Karel Cornelissen 23 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

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

Cryptocurrency to power solar projects

Energy & MiningCryptocurrency to power solar projects

19 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

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

Khi Solar One near Upington. Photo: Wikicommons

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

Mercè Labordena 11 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

Can renewables supply 100% of our energy?

Energy & MiningCan renewables supply 100% of our energy?

25 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

African Utility Week Industry Awards finalists announced

Construction & EngineeringAfrican Utility Week Industry Awards finalists announced

8 May 2018

Laúca Hydropower Plant. Photo: Lahmeyer

Energy & MiningLaúca sets milestone as Angola's largest hydro project

25 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

The Shared Value shift: It's time for business to take the lead - for real

FinanceThe Shared Value shift: It's time for business to take the lead - for real

Shift Social Development 23 Apr 2018

Ghanaian startup crowned 2018 Seedstars Global Winner

ICTGhanaian startup crowned 2018 Seedstars Global Winner

16 Apr 2018

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

13 Apr 2018

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ESG & SustainabilityHow local business innovation equips off-grid households with electricity

Patrick Greene 23 Mar 2018

#DesignIndaba2018: Be inspired by problems in Africa

Marketing & Media#DesignIndaba2018: Be inspired by problems in Africa

Louise Marsland 26 Feb 2018

Solar project helps resolve power outages in Malawi hospitals

ESG & SustainabilitySolar project helps resolve power outages in Malawi hospitals

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

Training workers to properly install solar panels at health clinics in Rwanda provides clean energy and creates green jobs. Photo: Walt Ratterman, Sunepi

Energy & Mining#BizTrends2018: Africa's solar era is dawning

10 Jan 2018

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Energy & MiningOff-grid power goes mainstream for financing

13 Dec 2017

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Energy & MiningDrought behind worsening power outages in Malawi

11 Dec 2017

Changing the renewable landscape in West Africa

Energy & MiningChanging the renewable landscape in West Africa

8 Dec 2017