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SolarAfrica, Starsight Energy complete merger

SolarAfrica, Starsight Energy complete merger

SolarAfrica's David McDonald recognised among SolarQuarter's 40 under 40 for 2023

SolarAfrica's David McDonald recognised among SolarQuarter's 40 under 40 for 2023

27 Jul 2023

EU electricity demand set to drop to lowest level in 20 years - IEA

EU electricity demand set to drop to lowest level in 20 years - IEA

19 Jul 2023

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Privatisation, productivity and the potential of mini grids

Privatisation, productivity and the potential of mini grids

26 Nov 2018

Not enough being invested to meet energy goals

Not enough being invested to meet energy goals

21 Nov 2018

Renewables won't solve Africa's energy crisis on their own

Renewables won't solve Africa's energy crisis on their own

21 Nov 2018

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

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

Chris Bredenham

#AOW2018: Africa's O&G industry on the up, says PwC report

6 Nov 2018

Women under-represented in the African power sector

Women under-represented in the African power sector

31 Oct 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

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

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

#MFGIndaba: Africa's opportunity to unlock industrial growth potential

#MFGIndaba: Africa's opportunity to unlock industrial growth potential

Lauren Hartzenberg 28 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

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

Rebekah Shirley 23 Apr 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

Solar project helps resolve power outages in Malawi hospitals

Solar project helps resolve power outages in Malawi hospitals

26 Jan 2018

New spotlight on media and digital at African Utility Week Awards

New spotlight on media and digital at African Utility Week Awards

26 Jan 2018

The attempt to replenish Lake Chad's water may fail again. Here's why

The attempt to replenish Lake Chad's water may fail again. Here's why

Adegboyega Adeniran and Katherine Daniell 6 Oct 2017

SA companies explore opportunities in Tunisia, Algeria

SA companies explore opportunities in Tunisia, Algeria

3 Oct 2017

PPPs in power transmission in Africa to be addressed at Future Energy Central Africa

PPPs in power transmission in Africa to be addressed at Future Energy Central Africa

28 Sep 2017

Arebbusch solar power. Image: Republikein

Solar power rising in southern African hotel industry

Vanessa Rogers 16 Aug 2017

Waste-to-energy programmes key in the sustainable circular economy

Waste-to-energy programmes key in the sustainable circular economy

Webb Meko 8 Aug 2017

Sub-Saharan Africa lags in sustainable energy policies

Sub-Saharan Africa lags in sustainable energy policies

16 Feb 2017

Low water levels aid plans for rehabilitation of Kariba Dam

Low water levels aid plans for rehabilitation of Kariba Dam

Tom Nevin 18 Jan 2017

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Privatisation, productivity and the potential of mini grids

Energy & MiningPrivatisation, productivity and the potential of mini grids

26 Nov 2018

Not enough being invested to meet energy goals

Energy & MiningNot enough being invested to meet energy goals

21 Nov 2018

Renewables won't solve Africa's energy crisis on their own

Energy & MiningRenewables won't solve Africa's energy crisis on their own

21 Nov 2018

African Development Bank launches energy portal

Energy & MiningAfrican Development Bank launches energy portal

13 Nov 2018

Reppie thermal plant. Photo: Cambridge Industries

Energy & MiningAfrica's bumpy road to sustainable energy

Eleni Mourdoukoutas 12 Nov 2018

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

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

Nicci Botha 7 Nov 2018

Chris Bredenham

Energy & Mining#AOW2018: Africa's O&G industry on the up, says PwC report

6 Nov 2018

Women under-represented in the African power sector

Energy & MiningWomen under-represented in the African power sector

31 Oct 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

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

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

#MFGIndaba: Africa's opportunity to unlock industrial growth potential

Retail#MFGIndaba: Africa's opportunity to unlock industrial growth potential

Lauren Hartzenberg 28 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

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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

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

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

The attempt to replenish Lake Chad's water may fail again. Here's why

Construction & EngineeringThe attempt to replenish Lake Chad's water may fail again. Here's why

Adegboyega Adeniran and Katherine Daniell 6 Oct 2017

SA companies explore opportunities in Tunisia, Algeria

RetailSA companies explore opportunities in Tunisia, Algeria

3 Oct 2017

PPPs in power transmission in Africa to be addressed at Future Energy Central Africa

Construction & EngineeringPPPs in power transmission in Africa to be addressed at Future Energy Central Africa

28 Sep 2017

Arebbusch solar power. Image: Republikein

Tourism & TravelSolar power rising in southern African hotel industry

Vanessa Rogers 16 Aug 2017

Waste-to-energy programmes key in the sustainable circular economy

ESG & SustainabilityWaste-to-energy programmes key in the sustainable circular economy

Webb Meko 8 Aug 2017

Sub-Saharan Africa lags in sustainable energy policies

ESG & SustainabilitySub-Saharan Africa lags in sustainable energy policies

16 Feb 2017

Low water levels aid plans for rehabilitation of Kariba Dam

Construction & EngineeringLow water levels aid plans for rehabilitation of Kariba Dam

Tom Nevin 18 Jan 2017

Traders selling dangerously dirty fuel across Africa: study

ESG & SustainabilityTraders selling dangerously dirty fuel across Africa: study

19 Sep 2016

#YouthMonth: From humble beginnings to the cover of Forbes Africa

Energy & Mining#YouthMonth: From humble beginnings to the cover of Forbes Africa

Nicci Botha 22 Jun 2016

Zambia's power grid gets $60m cash injection

Energy & MiningZambia's power grid gets $60m cash injection

31 May 2016

SADC fuel channel expansion opens opportunities for logistics partners

Logistics & TransportSADC fuel channel expansion opens opportunities for logistics partners

28 Apr 2016

Lights back on in Zambia after massive blackouts

Energy & MiningLights back on in Zambia after massive blackouts

28 Dec 2015

Landlocked Africa: increased trade needed to meet development goals

Logistics & TransportLandlocked Africa: increased trade needed to meet development goals

7 Oct 2015