Southern Africa Articles
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Baker McKenzie’s latest report - New Dynamics: Shifting Patterns in Africa’s Infrastructure Funding – outlined how the state of the African...Article -
On March 10, the European Union Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) came into effect. The SFDR requires that asset managers show “...Article -
The highly anticipated list of eight preferred bidders for the South Africa RMIPPP was announced today by H.E. Honourable Gwede Mantashe, Minister of...Article -
Free State, South Africa - The Kruisvallei hydropower plant, a project of Red Rocket reached commercial operations on 25 February 2021.Article -
Given the criticism dam construction has attracted in recent years, it might seem surprising that a hydropower boom is currently taking place in...Article -
Private sector investment in Africa’s power sector is growing rapidly, as James Gavin reports.Article -
Appointment of Cornelius Matthes as CEO of Dii Desert Energy (formerly Desertec Industrial Initiative) per January 1st, 2021Article -
Rashid Ali Abdallah, Executive Director of the African Energy Commission (AFREC), sees the electricity sector as the key driver for economic...Article -
Things are moving in the right direction for renewables in Sub-Saharan Africa, says Gunilla Nilsson.Article -
Africa’s policymakers are becoming increasingly engaged in the implementation of measures to tackle global warming. Ian Lewis reports.Article -
If renewable energy is to drive future growth, Africa will need to do more to attract finance and investment. James Gavin reports on progress.Article -
Digital Dialogue Hosted by Solar Power Europe at aef 2020, during the Digital Energy Festival.Article -
Digital Dialogue hosted by Forum Sponsor Aggreko, at aef 2020 during the Digital Energy Festival.Article -
Masterclass hosted by aef 2020 sponsors Trina Solar, during the Digital Energy Festival.Article -
Damilola Ogunbiyi, CEO of SEforALL and Chairwoman of AEF 2019, answers our questionsArticle -
The Covid-19 epidemic has delayed power projects and thrown future spending plans into doubt across Africa. But those working in the sector say...Article -
Masterclass hosted by 5th Element Group at aef2020, during the Digital Energy Festival.Article -
A target of Sustainable Energy for All before 2030 is well underway, and remains a viable ambition even in spite of the challenges of 2020. Around...Article -
The winners of the Africa Solar Industry Association (AFSIA) Solar Awards 2020 were unveiled during first-of-its kind online eventArticle -
The following article is a transcribed extract from the aef2.0 digital broadcast “Women, Energy and Agriculture”Article -
The Africa Energy Forum will host a special presentation on 21st October at 10am (South Africa time) by EMROD CEO and Founder Greg Kushnir,...Article -
As power cuts take their toll on Zimbabwe’s economy, private companies are finding innovative solutions to keep their businesses going. Tendai Marima...Article -
Renewables are mounting a growing challenge, but thermal energy continues to play an important role in Africa’s power mix. Neil Ford reports on...Article -
Mozambique’s agricultural and industrial sectors hold great potential for growth, but its business environment will remain challenging if reforms are...Article -
Solar companies and solar individuals have responded with great interest to the inaugural AFSIA Solar Awards competition, the African solar industry’...Article -
In this exclusive interview, Dr. Kevin Kariuki, Vice President for Power, Energy, Climate and Green Growth, African Development Bank Group...Article -
Interview with Hans Olav Kvalvaag, SVP of New Ventures, Scatec SolarArticle -
A new record low solar price of 1.35 cents per kWh was created in Abu Dhabi. It gives developers and investors much pressure that translates into...Article -
Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) are an immediate and accessible solution for economic reform and job creation in South Africa, write Kelley Starke...Article -
Green bonds are fast becoming the rage across the continent. Tom Minney reports on recent developments in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa....Article -
Despite myriad challenges, Africa’s uptake of renewable energy is belatedly moving in the right direction. David Thomas examines how the exciting...Article -
How does Sustainability and Climate Finance look today for green energy champions Camco? Geoff Sinclair, Managing Director, discusses how the...Article -
Martin McCann and Felicity Brown point at how the increase of battery storage demand has put the focus on the raw commodity components required...Article -
Reforms designed to open the economy to private enterprise are likely to prove popular, including the privatisation of SEOs, improvements to public...Article -
Fabio Scala is the managing director of Further Markets, a consultancy firm specialising in Southern Africa. Over the last decade, he has...Article -
Capital and expertise from Scatec Solar, KLP and Norfund enabled the construction of Mozambique’s first large-scale solar power plant. The Mocuba...Article -
The impact of energy shortage in Africa is the hardest on African women in agricultural areas. C.D. Glin, from the U.S. African Development...Article -
Africa cannot afford to be left behind in the global transition to renewable energy but many challenges lie in its way, says Dianna GamesArticle -
Dario Musso, co-head of infrastructure finance at Rand Merchant Bank explains why electricity generation by the private sector has never been more...Article -
Board Member and EXIM Leadership Discuss How EXIM Serves as a Strong, Reliable Partner for U.S. Companies Exporting to Sub-Saharan Africa during...Article -
86 MW facility, known as Sirius, expected to produce 217 GWh and lead to abatement of more than 180,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually.Article -
Impending enthusiasm and an increase in the variety of funding seem to be two key factors moving the industry forward.Article -
Recent outbursts of opportunities combined with the readiness of potential investors from overseas are definitely bringing on a formidable momentum...Article -
First grid-connected project supported by REPP to begin full construction. The UK government-funded REPP is set to continue support for country’s...Article -
"We’re seeing countries like Kenya, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, really making a lot of smart decisions to get electricity to as many people as...Article -
A close look at how Altaaqa Global Energy Services is progressively changing the energy landscape with upgraded power technologies and flexible...Article -
A round-up of progress on energy-generating projects around Southern Africa, with updates of schemes that are either in the pipeline or have been...Article
Southern Africa Interviews
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aef TV speaks with H.E. Hon. Fortune Chasi, Minister of Energy & Power Development, Zimbabwe. Click the image below to listen.Read more -
aef TV speaks with Karen Breytenbach, Head of IPP Office, South Africa. Click the image below to listen.Read more -
aef TV speaks with Brian Cunningham, Strategic Wind Development, Building Energy South Africa. Click the image below to listen.Read more
