The OPEC+ is expected to approve another increase in oil production when member countries meet on 5 July, signalling a continued shift towards higher crude supply as global energy markets…
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ECOWAS calls for 5% budget allocation to renewable energy as West Africa seeks to strengthen energy security
AfricaAfrican Businessesblue economyCarbon offsetingClimate & EnvironmentEnergy & TransitionEnergy Access & InnovationEnergy PolicyPollution & WasteRenewable energySDGs & National Development Planssupply chainsSustainabilitySustainability partnershipsSustainability reportingWater & Food SystemsWest Africa by Francis Mwangi 707 views 6 minutes readThe Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has urged its 12 member states to allocate at least 5% of their national budgets to renewable energy and…
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Sun King has secured a $4.5 million loan to expand the distribution of off-grid solar products across underserved communities in sub-Saharan Africa, underscoring the growing role of decentralized energy solutions…
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Chinese solar panel exports to Africa rose sharply in April 2026 as manufacturers expanded sales into the continent amid weakening access to Western markets and rapidly growing African demand for…
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CHAN 2024: How African football is driving sustainable infrastructure in East Africa
by Carlton OlooAfricacorporate sustainabilityEnvironmental ResponsibilityNews & AnalysisSustainability by Carlton Oloo 690 views 4 minutes readAs the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024) takes place in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, the tournament is offering more than a showcase of African football talent. It is also highlighting…
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AIIM sells R750 million renewable assets in South Africa amid rising demand for clean energy investments
AfricaNews & AnalysisRegionsRenewable energySouthern Africa by Solomon Irungu 860 views 3 minutes readAfrican 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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Trinasolar unveils resilient solar technology tailored for Africa’s harsh climate
by Carlton OlooAfricacorporate sustainabilityInternational NewsNews & AnalysisRenewable energySustainabilityTechnology by Carlton Oloo 543 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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Meet 18-year old graduate greening informal food stalls
Environmental ResponsibilityinnovationNews & AnalysisYouth by External Source 915 views 3 minutes readGabriella Kisoi may be only 18 but she’s an IT graduate and CEO of a clean-technology company modernizing informal marketplaces in Kenya through efficient, solar-powered vegetable stalls. Together with her…
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Mini-Grids to connect 110 million households to electricity- report
Finance & EconomyMarkets & FinanceNews & AnalysisRegionsSocial ResponsibilityPan-African by External Source 411 views 3 minutes readIn excess of 110 million households in rural sub-Saharan Africa and Asia are expected to be connected to power through mini-grids over the next 10 years, a new report indicates.…
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Nairobi-based solar company Ofgen was founded in 2014 as a spin-off from Strathmore University’s Energy Research Centre. According to the co-founder and director Jibril Omar, the company’s primary goal is…