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Rwanda Positions Itself as Africa’s Leader in Nuclear Innovation

A March 2026 review mission by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed that Rwanda is making measurable and credible progress towards establishing a nuclear power programme. The rigorous.

Why Standard Bank Group Remains Africa’s Essential Financial Architect

Standard Bank Group closed its 2025 financial year with headline earnings of 49.2 billion rand ($2.97 billion), representing an 11% increase from the 44.5 billion rand recorded in 2024. The.

South Africa’s Energy Transition Gets $350m World Bank Boost

In a significant move to strengthen South Africa’s energy infrastructure, the World Bank has approved $350 million in financing aimed at unlocking large-scale private investment in the country’s electricity grid..

Africa’s Resource and Energy Leaders to Gather in Abuja for AFNIS 2026 to Drive Investment, Policy Alignment and Industrial Growth

PRESS RELEASE   Fifth African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit to convene ministers, CEOs and global investors to advance the continent’s “One Africa. One Resource Vision” and unveil the.

World Bank Guarantees Angola’s $400 Million Debt-for-Education Swap

The Angolan government has secured approval from the World Bank and its insurance arm, the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), for guarantees supporting a landmark debt-for-education swap.   The arrangement.

South Africa Leads Africa’s Battery Storage Revolution

The HEX Battery Energy Storage System, Africa’s first utility-scale facility of its kind, discharges 360 lithium-ion units to power milking motors and cold storage without interruption. This $57.67 million project,.

Record Solar Growth Positions Africa at the Global Energy Frontier

The shift towards renewable energy has gathered decisive momentum in recent years, with solar photovoltaic power now leading global electricity capacity additions. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), solar.

Africa’s Domestic Pools Can Fund Its Development

The Africa Infrastructure Financing Facility (AIFF), recently launched jointly by AUDA-NEPAD and the Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions (AAMFI), the AIFF is designed to channel Africa’s estimated $2.5 trillion.

500 MW Boost Elevates Egypt’s Solar Market Ranking

In 2025, Africa marked its fastest year of solar growth on record, with total solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity additions rising by 54 per cent compared with 2024. Against this backdrop.