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Inside Zimbabwe’s $455 Million Power Plant Revamp

Zimbabwe has agreed a $455 million, 15-year concession deal with the Africa-focused unit of India’s Jindal Steel for the refurbishment of a 920 megawatt coal-fired power plant, the energy minister.

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Morocco Battery Factory Boosts Africa’s Role in Global Clean Energy

Morocco is set to make history as the host of Africa’s first battery gigafactory — a $5.6 billion project spearheaded by China’s Gotion High-Tech. Located in Kenitra, this facility will.

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Can Africa Actually Save $5 Trillion by 2050 with 100% Renewable Energy?

According to a new report by Power Shift Africa, titled African Energy Leadership: The Case for 100% Renewable Energy, Africa could save between $3 trillion and $5 trillion, an average.

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Ethiopia Inaugurates GERD DAM

Ethiopia has inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Africa’s largest hydroelectric project, marking a milestone in the country’s development ambitions but reigniting tensions with downstream neighbours Egypt and Sudan..

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SDG 7 in Focus: Why Millions Still Live in the Dark

When world leaders adopted the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in 2015, Goal 7 stood out as a powerful pledge: to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy.

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A Decade of Strategic Growth: Refining in Africa’s Energy Transition

Africa’s oil sector is at a historic crossroads. With landmark projects under construction and more than $100 billion in investments projected over the next 25 years, the continent stands on.

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Guterres’ Advocacy Accelerates Africa’s Path to Renewable Energy Leadership

When UN Secretary-General António Guterres declared that “Africa has everything it takes to become a renewable superpower” at the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD), it was more than.

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Congo Explores Strategic Minerals Partnership with the United States

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is advancing toward a strategic minerals agreement with the United States, a move that underscores the country’s ambition to diversify its international partnerships and.

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Hydropower vs. Solar: What’s Africa’s Best Bet for a Green Future?

As Africa strides towards a sustainable energy future, the continent faces a crucial decision: Should it invest more in hydropower or solar energy? Both sources hold immense potential yet differ.

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Africa Energy Indaba 2025: Countdown to Shaping Africa’s Energy Future

Cape Town, South Africa, The 17th edition of the Africa Energy Indaba (AEI) is set to take place from March 4-6, 2025, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Under.

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