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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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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

Lydur Skulason/Flickr

What Kenya can do to ensure local people benefit from its oil industry

Melba K Wasunna 10 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

Flickr/Tom Albinson

Oil discoveries in Turkana six years ago haven't delivered benefits for women

Kennedy Mkutu 2 Aug 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

SA companies explore opportunities in Tunisia, Algeria

SA companies explore opportunities in Tunisia, Algeria

3 Oct 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

Losses loom in Kenya's stalled crude export plan

Losses loom in Kenya's stalled crude export plan

Edwin Okoth 3 Jul 2017

Stephen du Preez

Is industrial IT the next wave for Africa?

Stephen du Preez 15 Mar 2017

Sub-Saharan Africa lags in sustainable energy policies

Sub-Saharan Africa lags in sustainable energy policies

16 Feb 2017

Kenya's blackout was monkey business

Kenya's blackout was monkey business

10 Jun 2016

SkyPower to invest $2bn in Kenyan solar projects

SkyPower to invest $2bn in Kenyan solar projects

28 Jul 2015

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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

Lydur Skulason/Flickr

Energy & MiningWhat Kenya can do to ensure local people benefit from its oil industry

Melba K Wasunna 10 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

Flickr/Tom Albinson

Energy & MiningOil discoveries in Turkana six years ago haven't delivered benefits for women

Kennedy Mkutu 2 Aug 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

SA companies explore opportunities in Tunisia, Algeria

RetailSA companies explore opportunities in Tunisia, Algeria

3 Oct 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

Losses loom in Kenya's stalled crude export plan

Energy & MiningLosses loom in Kenya's stalled crude export plan

Edwin Okoth 3 Jul 2017

Stephen du Preez

ICTIs industrial IT the next wave for Africa?

Stephen du Preez 15 Mar 2017

Sub-Saharan Africa lags in sustainable energy policies

ESG & SustainabilitySub-Saharan Africa lags in sustainable energy policies

16 Feb 2017

Kenya's blackout was monkey business

Energy & MiningKenya's blackout was monkey business

10 Jun 2016

SkyPower to invest $2bn in Kenyan solar projects

ESG & SustainabilitySkyPower to invest $2bn in Kenyan solar projects

28 Jul 2015