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

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African Development Bank launches energy portal

African Development Bank launches energy portal

13 Nov 2018

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Wind turbines aren't quite 'apex predators', but the truth is far more interesting

Jeroen Minderman 8 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

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Chris Bredenham

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Women under-represented in the African power sector

Women under-represented in the African power sector

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Changing the face of Africa's mining regulation

Changing the face of Africa's mining regulation

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Mining Minister Winston Chitando. Photo: Bulawayo24

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How we can turn plastic waste into green energy

How we can turn plastic waste into green energy

Anh Phan 2 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

Top 10 nominees for Innovation Prize for Africa 2018 announced

Top 10 nominees for Innovation Prize for Africa 2018 announced

14 Sep 2018

How solar kits and battery lamps are replacing kerosene across Africa

Jörg Peters 6 Sep 2018

Is Africa ready for nuclear energy?

Is Africa ready for nuclear energy?

Laura Gil 30 Aug 2018

Karel Cornelissen, CEO, Energy Partners

Smaller grids may be better to power Africa

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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

Aluminothermic plant

ACF launches aluminothermic plant

30 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

Khi Solar One near Upington. Photo: Wikicommons

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Mercè Labordena 11 Jun 2018

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi Russian President Vladimir Putin. Egypt seems likely to be the next African country with nuclear energy. EPA

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Hartmut Winkler 7 Jun 2018

Selous Metallurgical Complex

Implats releases mining land to Zim government

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Why foreign investment is no easy fix for Africa's energy needs

Why foreign investment is no easy fix for Africa's energy needs

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

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

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How is Africa going to answer its increasing demand for energy?

How is Africa going to answer its increasing demand for energy?

9 Jan 2019

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

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Reppie thermal plant. Photo: Cambridge Industries

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Wind turbines aren't quite 'apex predators', but the truth is far more interesting

Wind turbines aren't quite 'apex predators', but the truth is far more interesting

Jeroen Minderman 8 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

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Women under-represented in the African power sector

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31 Oct 2018

Photo: Solarplaza

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Changing the face of Africa's mining regulation

Changing the face of Africa's mining regulation

Patience Panashe 15 Oct 2018

Mining Minister Winston Chitando. Photo: Bulawayo24

Good times beckon for Zim mining sector

Golden Sibanda 15 Oct 2018

How we can turn plastic waste into green energy

How we can turn plastic waste into green energy

Anh Phan 2 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

Top 10 nominees for Innovation Prize for Africa 2018 announced

Top 10 nominees for Innovation Prize for Africa 2018 announced

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How solar kits and battery lamps are replacing kerosene across Africa

Jörg Peters 6 Sep 2018

Is Africa ready for nuclear energy?

Is Africa ready for nuclear energy?

Laura Gil 30 Aug 2018

Karel Cornelissen, CEO, Energy Partners

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What kind of beast will the African utility of the future be?

What kind of beast will the African utility of the future be?

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Aluminothermic plant

ACF launches aluminothermic plant

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Photo: International Energy Agency

US Gas Roadmap to light up Africa

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New, in-depth African renewable energy report launched

New, in-depth African renewable energy report launched

25 Jun 2018

Khi Solar One near Upington. Photo: Wikicommons

How sub-Saharan Africa can harness its big electricity opportunities

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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi Russian President Vladimir Putin. Egypt seems likely to be the next African country with nuclear energy. EPA

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Implats releases mining land to Zim government

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Why foreign investment is no easy fix for Africa's energy needs

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

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

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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

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

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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

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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