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Source: Brics Competition Law and Policy Centre.

Brics and China unite for a groundbreaking commodities exchange system

19 Sep 2024

A view shows solar panels at the green hydrogen proof-of-concept site in Vredendal. Source: Reuters/Esa Alexander

$1.3bn fund launched to build transmission lines across Southern Africa

By Wendell Roelf 5 Mar 2024

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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

Inaugural Africa Blue Economy Forum to coincide with World Oceans Day

Inaugural Africa Blue Economy Forum to coincide with World Oceans Day

30 Apr 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

Zim puts wind energy plans on hold

Zim puts wind energy plans on hold

Martin Kadzere 16 Apr 2018

Zimbabwe's ousted president, Robert Mugabe. Photo: Bulawayo24

Where did Zimbabwe's diamond money go?

Sebastian Mhofu 12 Apr 2018

By JonStrand, CC BY-SA 4.0,

How local business innovation equips off-grid households with electricity

Patrick Greene 23 Mar 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

#DesignIndaba2018: Be inspired by problems in Africa

#DesignIndaba2018: Be inspired by problems in Africa

Louise Marsland 26 Feb 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

Training workers to properly install solar panels at health clinics in Rwanda provides clean energy and creates green jobs. Photo: Walt Ratterman, Sunepi

#BizTrends2018: Africa's solar era is dawning

10 Jan 2018

Unki Mine. Photo: Amplats

Amplats close to completing $62m smelter in Zimbabwe

Allan Seccombe 27 Dec 2017

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Investors turn against fossil fuels at Paris climate summit

13 Dec 2017

Dramatic rise of African consumer power driving development

Dramatic rise of African consumer power driving development

17 Nov 2017

Three key trends for African economic growth in 2018

Three key trends for African economic growth in 2018

16 Nov 2017

SA companies explore opportunities in Tunisia, Algeria

SA companies explore opportunities in Tunisia, Algeria

3 Oct 2017

Zim looks at solar power

Zim looks at solar power

12 Sep 2017

Alison Chikova, acting Sapp CC manager

Sapp powers ahead of targeted capacity

8 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

David Williams

#AfricaMonth: Internal trade barriers show signs of falling

Ilse van den Berg 30 May 2017

Pricing scandal hits Zimbabwe's Mbada Diamonds

Pricing scandal hits Zimbabwe's Mbada Diamonds

1 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

Zimbabwe responding to limitations of hydro power

Zimbabwe responding to limitations of hydro power

James Shepherd 15 Dec 2016

Image by 123RF

Big business opportunities ahead for Africa - McKinsey

16 Sep 2016

Zim reviews mining fees

Zim reviews mining fees

12 Sep 2016

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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

Inaugural Africa Blue Economy Forum to coincide with World Oceans Day

ESG & SustainabilityInaugural Africa Blue Economy Forum to coincide with World Oceans Day

30 Apr 2018

2018 African Infrastructure Project Developers Awards shortlist announced

Construction & Engineering2018 African Infrastructure Project Developers Awards shortlist announced

24 Apr 2018

Image source:

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

Rebekah Shirley 23 Apr 2018

Zim puts wind energy plans on hold

Energy & MiningZim puts wind energy plans on hold

Martin Kadzere 16 Apr 2018

Zimbabwe's ousted president, Robert Mugabe. Photo: Bulawayo24

Energy & MiningWhere did Zimbabwe's diamond money go?

Sebastian Mhofu 12 Apr 2018

By JonStrand, CC BY-SA 4.0,

ESG & SustainabilityHow local business innovation equips off-grid households with electricity

Patrick Greene 23 Mar 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

#DesignIndaba2018: Be inspired by problems in Africa

Marketing & Media#DesignIndaba2018: Be inspired by problems in Africa

Louise Marsland 26 Feb 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

Training workers to properly install solar panels at health clinics in Rwanda provides clean energy and creates green jobs. Photo: Walt Ratterman, Sunepi

Energy & Mining#BizTrends2018: Africa's solar era is dawning

10 Jan 2018

Unki Mine. Photo: Amplats

Energy & MiningAmplats close to completing $62m smelter in Zimbabwe

Allan Seccombe 27 Dec 2017

Image source:

ESG & SustainabilityInvestors turn against fossil fuels at Paris climate summit

13 Dec 2017

Dramatic rise of African consumer power driving development

Marketing & MediaDramatic rise of African consumer power driving development

17 Nov 2017

Three key trends for African economic growth in 2018

Marketing & MediaThree key trends for African economic growth in 2018

16 Nov 2017

SA companies explore opportunities in Tunisia, Algeria

RetailSA companies explore opportunities in Tunisia, Algeria

3 Oct 2017

Zim looks at solar power

Energy & MiningZim looks at solar power

12 Sep 2017

Alison Chikova, acting Sapp CC manager

Energy & MiningSapp powers ahead of targeted capacity

8 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

David Williams

Marketing & Media#AfricaMonth: Internal trade barriers show signs of falling

Ilse van den Berg 30 May 2017

Pricing scandal hits Zimbabwe's Mbada Diamonds

Energy & MiningPricing scandal hits Zimbabwe's Mbada Diamonds

1 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

Zimbabwe responding to limitations of hydro power

Construction & EngineeringZimbabwe responding to limitations of hydro power

James Shepherd 15 Dec 2016

Image by 123RF

Marketing & MediaBig business opportunities ahead for Africa - McKinsey

16 Sep 2016

Zim reviews mining fees

Energy & MiningZim reviews mining fees

12 Sep 2016

Zimbabwean miner launches graduate training programme

Energy & MiningZimbabwean miner launches graduate training programme

17 Aug 2016

SADC fuel channel expansion opens opportunities for logistics partners

Logistics & TransportSADC fuel channel expansion opens opportunities for logistics partners

28 Apr 2016

Zimbabwe seizes unlicensed diamond mines

Energy & MiningZimbabwe seizes unlicensed diamond mines

23 Feb 2016

Landlocked Africa: increased trade needed to meet development goals

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

7 Oct 2015

Zimbabwe company inks USD1.1bn thermal power deal with China

Energy & MiningZimbabwe company inks USD1.1bn thermal power deal with China

27 Jul 2015

Platinum miners express concern over export levy

Energy & MiningPlatinum miners express concern over export levy

3 Feb 2015

Unicef's David Anthony says that education and investing in children are vital components in Africa's struggle to survive and develop its huge consumer market potential. Image: Unicef

FinanceCould Africa become like China?

Jana Marais 19 Aug 2014

Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies is confident that the Africa Growth and Opportunities Act will be renewed and that the local production of movies in South Africa will increase. Image: GCIS

GovernmentPostive results likely from US-Africa summit says Davies

13 Aug 2014

President Barack Obama has announced the establishment of the Washington Nelson Mandela Leadership Initiative which will allow young African leaders to study at some of the USA's top universities. Image: Wikipedia

GovernmentAfrica must look for partnerships

Chris Bathembu 5 Aug 2014

AECI's Mark Dytor is looking for opportunities in other parts of the world because of strikes in SA and the weak state of the economy. Image: AECI

ManufacturingAECI plans to reduce its reliance on a weak SA

Nick Hedley 30 Jul 2014