10x growth: Seeing opportunity in South Africa’s energy crisis Published by Staff Writer on 20 February 2024 Private equity firm Adenia Partners has made two investments in South Africa’s renewable energy sector.
From solar power to luxury roses: Investor discusses opportunities in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 February 2024 Alexis Caude, managing partner of Africa-focused private equity firm Adenia Partners, shares his investment insights.
The business of selling electricity in rural Nigeria with William Brent Published by Terser Adamu on 13 October 2023 Terser Adamu talks to William Brent of Husk Power Systems, a provider of renewable electricity solutions to rural communities and businesses.
Charcoal from grass: Ghana’s next business opportunity? Published by Staff Writer on 11 August 2023 A new production method to convert savannah grass into charcoal has been developed.
Natural gas vehicles slowly gaining traction in Africa Published by bird story agency on 30 July 2023 Natural gas-powered vehicles are becoming increasingly popular across Africa.
Financing climate-friendly equipment for SMEs in Africa with Mélanie Keïta Published by Terser Adamu on 15 June 2023 Terser Adamu talks to Mélanie Keïta, co-founder and CEO of Melanin Kapital.
Dangote launches Africa’s biggest oil refinery – how it will affect Nigeria Published by Nnaemeka Vincent Emodi on 28 May 2023 Nigeria’s new Dangote petroleum refinery is Africa’s biggest – it will produce 650,000 barrels a day, giving it the potential to address the country’s energy supply crisis.
South Africa: ‘Load shedding is an opportunity’ for private equity Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 May 2023 A closer look at private equity investment in South Africa’s power sector and emerging prospects within the industry.
Africa investor upbeat about e-mobility and affordable construction equipment Published by Jeanette Clark on 25 April 2023 Investor shares his perspective on the growth potential in e-mobility, construction equipment distribution, warehousing, and gold mining.
Building an electric motorcycle battery-swap network in Uganda Published by Powering Renewable Energy Opportunities on 30 March 2023 Unpacking the business model of Zembo, a company that seeks to own Uganda’s largest battery swapping network aimed at motorcycle taxis.
Zimbabwe: How this entrepreneur built an off-grid solar company Published by Alois Vinga on 29 March 2023 The off-grid solar company Zonful Energy has powered over 30,000 homes and currently has a subsidiary business in Mozambique as part of its regional expansion strategy.
Europe’s growing interest in Africa’s green hydrogen potential Published by Conrad Onyango on 15 March 2023 Europe is setting its sight on Africa’s yet-to-be-developed green hydrogen industry.
Demand for cooling is hot in Nigeria. Here’s why Published by Alison Buckholtz and Santiago Canete on 9 March 2023 In Nigeria, there is increasing demand for cooling solutions that can keep food safe.
Commercial and industrial segments boost African solar energy Published by Bonface Orucho on 3 March 2023 The commercial and industrial solar segment registered year-on-year growth of 61.5% in 2022.