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Airports and cold chain operations are built around a critical component: uptime. From refrigerated warehouses and distribution centres to food...
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The El Niño–linked drought that parched southern Africa in 2024 emptied one of the most important pieces of energy infrastructure...
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At the Africa Energy Forum being held in Cape Town this week, Inspired Evolution has announced the US$176-million commercial launch...
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Trinasolar, a global leader in smart photovoltaic and energy storage solutions, is participating at the Africa Energy Forum 2026 (AEF...
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Africa’s industrial ambitions are increasingly tied to one critical factor: access to reliable, scalable energy. As policymakers, investors and industry...
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The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and cloud computing is driving substantial capital deployment into Africa’s digital infrastructure. This positions...
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The 4th edition of the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition (NOGC) takes place in Windhoek from 18–20 August...
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British power developer Gridworks recently signed two landmark agreements with the Government of Uganda to begin construction on the Amari...
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Heirs Energies has launched the Agbada Green Corridor Initiative, a tree-planting programme aimed at enhancing environmental sustainability, supporting biodiversity and...
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Tanzania’s energy and chemicals segment is projected to show tremendous growth in the next five years, forming part of the...
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Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has announced the availability of its next-generation BlokSeT low-voltage (LV) switchboard for the...
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As the continent intensifies efforts to close the energy access gap, modernise power infrastructure and drive economic development, power utility...
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History offers a familiar lesson: When global energy markets are disrupted, Africa often bears a disproportionate share of the consequences....
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Across East Africa, momentum is building around grid digitisation. Smart meters, automation and AI-enabled energy management are increasingly positioned as...
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South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) has long been regarded as one of the most successful...
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South Africa's fuel price environment has shifted the electric vehicle (EV) conversation from aspiration to commercial calculus. The April 2026...
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The well-known Richard Mullin quote: “The only man I envy is the man who has not yet been to Africa,...
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Rick Parish, Australian philanthropist and tech entrepreneur, says His Majesty King Charles III’s recent speech has strengthened his commitment to...
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The advantages of edge computing are well-documented, clear and tangible. Many industries today benefit from its reduced latency, improved reliability,...
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For Africa's mining sector, energy security is no longer a background concern. It is a frontline investment consideration. Rising costs,...
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SolarAfrica and Norsk Renewables have announced that SolarAfrica has entered into an agreement to acquire the Nyakallo solar project from...
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The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has recognised Nigerian businessman and industrialist Aliko Dangote as its African Energy Person of the...
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The National Transmission Company of South Africa estimates that rooftop solar power reached 7.345 gigawatts toward the end of 2025....
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Turbines operate for months on end. Slow to start and cumbersome to shut down, these power machines are at their...
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Affordable and renewable energy is shaping the 21st century. South Africans know this from experience. Responding to severe electricity shortages,...
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Southern African solar solutions provider SolarSaver, solar technology manufacturer Sigenergy and distributor Siaac have partnered to simplify the shift to...
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As the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) enters its permanent phase and global buyers tighten emissions disclosure requirements,...
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The recent commissioning of locally owned and managed Amani Africa’s bulk liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) facility has firmly anchored the...
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Inspired Evolution, a specialist pan-African investment firm focused on clean energy infrastructure, energy and resource efficiency growth investments, has announced...
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While solar and battery technology now make renewable power in Africa financially attractive on paper, local investors are not realising...
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ENGIE South Africa has officially inaugurated the Graspan Solar PV plant in the Northern Cape, marking a key milestone for...
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The Eskom tariff increase is changing the way industrial and commercial sectors perceive dependency. While the 8.76% is substantial and...
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South Africa’s position as a gateway for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) into sub-Saharan Africa is widely accepted across the industry....
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From 1 April 2026, diesel prices increased by between R7.37 and R7.51 per litre – among the sharpest monthly adjustments...
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A manufacturing plant needs a steady-state generator set that can power sensitive CNC machines with stable and clean power. A...
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At night, Albert Luthuli Street in Langa is a hive of activity, with traders serving up freshly prepared street food....
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As the Hormuz disruption drags on, large energy users around the world and in South Africa have faced an unprecedented,...
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Ahead of us there is a massive, complex campaign to repair and expand our energy transmission and distribution infrastructure. The...
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Independent power producers (IPPs) should be more than energy suppliers. They should be strategic partners driving long-term sustainability and economic...
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As South Africa’s renewable energy market expands and matures, more companies are turning to private energy infrastructure to manage costs,...
