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.
Africa set to double its natural gas market share by 2050 Published by Bonface Orucho on 14 February 2023 According to a report by the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), Africa’s global gas market share is projected to rise from 6% in 2021 to over 11% by 2050.
Starting an electric bus company in Kenya: An entrepreneur’s story Published by Tom Collins on 11 December 2022 An interview with Jit Bhattacharya, co-founder and CEO of Kenyan electric vehicle company BasiGo.
Africa could capture 10% of global green hydrogen market Published by Staff Writer on 15 November 2022 Green hydrogen offers an opportunity for Africa to capitalise on its massive renewable energy endowment.
