African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM) has sold its stakes in three renewable energy projects in South Africa in a deal valued at over R750 million. The transaction marks one of…
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In a strategic move poised to reshape Africa’s energy financing landscape, Sahara Energy Resource Limited—a leading African energy and infrastructure conglomerate—has closed a $225 million unsecured, committed Revolving Credit Facility…
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Meta has taken a bold step toward decarbonizing its AI-driven infrastructure with the help of California-based clean energy firm XGS Energy, inc. While the deal is U.S.-based, its implications are global—especially for Africa, where data infrastructure is growing, but energy access remains uneven and often carbon-heavy.
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President Tinubu to spotlight Nigeria’s energy reform strategy at African Energy Week 2025
by Carlton OlooAfricaEnergy & TransitionNews & AnalysisRenewable energySustainability by Carlton Oloo 235 views 3 minutes readNigeria’s President Bola Tinubu is set to headline the upcoming African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa, where he will showcase a sweeping reform agenda that has already unlocked more than $8 billion in new energy investments. His participation underscores Nigeria’s growing reputation as one of Africa’s most dynamic and reform-driven energy markets.
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Trinasolar unveils resilient solar technology tailored for Africa’s harsh climate
by Carlton OlooAfricacorporate sustainabilityInternational NewsNews & AnalysisRenewable energySustainabilityTechnology by Carlton Oloo 262 views 4 minutes readGlobal solar giant Trinasolar has unveiled a new weather-resilient solar module at the Africa Energy Forum (AEF) in Cape Town, in a move that underscores growing efforts to develop climate-smart energy infrastructure specifically designed for African conditions.
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Africa’s automotive industry faces new climate mandate with global net-zero benchmark
by Carlton OlooAfricaNews & AnalysisRenewable energySustainabilitytransport by Carlton Oloo 174 views 4 minutes readAs the world accelerates toward a carbon-neutral future, the automotive industry, long considered one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions is being urged to overhaul its operations. A…
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Mohamed Hesham appointed CEO of ePointZero, the energy transition platform of 2PointZero Abu Dhabi, UAE – 16 June 2025: In recognition of its importance at the nexus of technology, energy…
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Africa steps boldly into the future of clean energy at the Green Hydrogen Summit 2025
by Carlton OlooA bold new chapter in Africa’s clean energy story unfolded this week in Cape Town, where the continent’s most influential leaders, financiers, and energy experts have gathered for the Green…
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The push for a just transition to renewable energy in Africa
AfricaEnergy & TransitionJust TransitionNews & AnalysisRegionsPan-African by Annancieta Mwololo 495 views 3 minutes readIn Kibiga village, on the southern edge of Kenya’s Buda Forest in Kwale County, Umazi, a janitor at a local elementary school, grapples with energy poverty. His home, like many…
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Practicalities, not technicalities: How habit facilitation and product simplification feed sustainability
by Carlton OlooAfricaEnergy & TransitionOpinionRegionsSustainabilityPan-African by Carlton Oloo 360 views 3 minutes readAccording to the IEA Africa Energy Outlook 2022, over 500 million people across Africa lack access to electricity, underscoring the continent’s significant energy deficit. This energy access gap hampers socioeconomic…