African leaders and international partners have set an ambitious goal to connect 300-million out of the 600-million people that still lack access to electricity in Africa, by 2030, which could... 

The three power purchase agreements (PPAs) that Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) has signed to date will provide the lion’s share of this energy-intensive Rio Tinto group company’s current energy needs.... 

Financial services provider Absa Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) is providing R1.6-billion in facilities to FE Overberg for Phase 2 of the FE Overberg wind project in the Western Cape.... 

As global supply chains diversify and regional value chains strengthen, Africa stands at the threshold of a manufacturing resurgence. The upcoming Manufacturing Indaba, taking place from the 15 –... 

Canada's Teck Resources is weighing options to expand production of germanium, a strategic metal key to chipmaking, and is currently talking with governments, including Canada and the United... 

Diversified mining group BHP has signed four long-term contracts worth about A$1.5 billion with Australian freight company Aurizon to deliver a fully integrated rail, road and port logistics... 

Renewable energy solutions provider SOLA Group has optimised the debt facilities in its corporate and industrial solar PV fund Orionis and streamlined the fund's capital structure as part of its... 

Amid the green energy transition sparking increased global demand for new-energy vehicles (NEVs), naamsa | the Automotive Business Council is embarking on the deployment of public charging... 

The South African Renewable Energy Masterplan (SAREM) is expected to drive localised manufacturing and skills development within South Africa and can also provide a blueprint for the rest of the... 

The World Bank Group is considering financing $500-million of South Africa's participation in a new credit guarantee facility meant to unlock private financing for a massive transmission grid... 

Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George says that making the department’s systems more efficient, transparent and responsive has been a key focus area for him during his... 

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George says his first year in office under the Government of National Unity has laid the foundation for a greener, more inclusive and more... 

An extensive pilot initiative aimed at scaling up hydrogen technology, infrastructure and applications across the length and breadth of China has been announced, shortly before next month’s... 

Minerals explorer and developer Cyclone Metals has marked a substantial derisking milestone at its flagship Iron Bear project in Canada, with a study by global engineering group Hatch confirming... 

In this opinion article, International Finance Corporation (IFC) regional industry director for the infrastructure and natural resources sector in Africa Sarvesh Suri underlines the importance of... 

Australian joint venture NeoSmelt has welcomed federal government support for the pilot plant. 

The Phase 2 project will be integrated with the existing 24 MW Magat battery energy storage system. 

Integrated energy company TotalEnergies, and Saudi developer Aljomaih Energy and Water Company, plan to build a 300 MW solar plant as part of Round 5 of Saudi Arabia's National Renewable Energy... 

The policy of the UK government is to work in partnership with African governments to support the continent’s transition to renewable energy. London believes that this process should be African-led... 

South Africa should initially focus intently on its local green hydrogen market rather than the global market, and progress at its own pace, which has the potential to give it a global lead. Air... 

At 32, Layton Nenzinane is already the CFO at renewables group Seriti Green. He offered some inspiration and insight on leadership, inclusion and opportunity to other up-an-coming professionals at... 

The latest ‘World Investment Report’ from UN Trade and Development (Unctad) highlights a significant rebound in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to Africa. In 2024, foreign investment in the... 

By: Opy Ramaremisa - Head of Client Solutions for SA Corporates and Vuyo Mafrika, Head of Client Solutions for Africa Regional Operations (ARO) Absa CIB Every driver starts a long journey with the... 

It is not a deficit of resources that is holding Africa back but rather a deficit of belief in Africa’s prospects as a formidable player in the global political economy, African Union (AU)... 

South Africa’s energy future is being reshaped by a powerhouse duo:  the  100% South African-owned photovoltaic (PV) manufacturer ARTsolar and global technology leader JA Solar. Together, they are... 

More than 10 GW of new wind energy is possible in the next three years should grid access challenges across Southern Africa be resolved, the ‘2024 South African Renewable Energy Grid Survey’ shows.... 

The government of Namibia has been invited to participate in the Climate Investment Fund’s (CIF’s) $1-billion industry decarbonisation investment programme, the first global concessional finance... 

Chevron said on Tuesday its has acquired on lease about 125,000 net acres in northeast Texas and southwest Arkansas, marking the entry of the US oil major into domestic lithium production. Energy... 

Grid- and energy-optimisation software company Open Access Energy has entered into a new partnership with utility management firm PEC Utility Management as its metering partner. This collaboration... 

In a major boost for sustainable mining and South Africa’s clean energy ambitions, Mzansi Energy Consortium has signed a 12-year power purchase agreement with Palabora Mining Company (PMC) in... 

NeoSmelt, an Australian joint venture (JV) formed to advance lower-emissions steelmaking from Pilbara iron-ore, has secured fresh federal funding and welcomed two new partners to its... 

As Africa seeks sustainable economic growth, the expansion of manufacturing in Sub-Saharan Africa has emerged as a strategic priority. The Manufacturing Indaba, taking place on 15–16 July 2025 at... 

Multinational logistics company DHL Group is investing over €500-million in the Middle East, with the company seeing significant potential especially in the fast-growing Saudi Arabia and United... 

South Africa has been selected alongside six other developing countries to participate in a new $1-billion global investment programme that will provide concessional finance for projects that... 

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) registered 160 new generation facilities, contributing 2 187 MW and representing an investment value of R41.94-billion, in the fourth quarter... 

The European Commission has recognised the Jadar project among 13 new strategic projects related to critical raw materials in Third World countries. 

The World Bank board of executive directors has approved a $250-million credit from the International Development Association as the first phase of a $1-billion Inga 3 Development Program is set to... 

South Africa's first self-build main transmission substation by an independent power producer has been completed and energised. 

With a development pipeline exceeding 53 GW and more than 3.8 GW already contributing to the national grid, South Africa’s wind energy sector is rapidly solidifying its role in the country’s clean... 

Northern Cape-based green hydrogen and ammonia project Prieska Power Reserve (PPR) has received formal approval of a funding grant from KfW Development Bank, in partnership with the Industrial... 

President Cyril Ramaphosa has again underlined the industrialisation potential of green hydrogen, and has stressed that South Africa will use its G20 Presidency as well as its participation in the... 

By: Sakhile Ngcongwane - Business Development Manager at SolarAfrica As the energy landscape shifts and policy signals grow increasingly mixed, many are questioning whether solar still holds value...