Getting current: New tech giving more Africans access to electricity Published by Charles Feinstein on 3 July 2016 Much work remains to be done to ensure reliable electricity access for Africa’s citizens.
Why Ethiopia is on track to become Africa’s industrial powerhouse Published by Jostein Hauge and Muhammad Irfan on 25 June 2016 Ethiopia seems to be attracting the attention of economists interested in Africa, and for good reason.
Singapore-style urban development in Tanzania Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 June 2016 Singaporean company Hyflux is involved in the development of a new integrated city in Tanzania.
Economic development: Kola Karim says African countries should be more ‘selfish’ Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 June 2016 Businessman believes countries should concentrate on developing their own economies before worrying about greater regional integration.
The unique accounting challenges facing the power sector Published by Tara Smith on 9 June 2016 Potential IPPs incur significant upfront costs in relation to company structures and incorporation, administration, professional advice and feasibility studies.
Seeing power generation as a business opportunity: African CEOs weigh in Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 June 2016 Business leaders – including Tony Elumelu, Adewale Tinubu and John Rice – share their thoughts on the continent’s power sector.
Entrepreneur sees profits in helping businesses reduce electricity costs Published by Kate Douglas on 27 May 2016 Johan Theron is the inventor of PowerGuard, an innovation born from South Africa’s national power cuts.
The innovator who sees opportunity in Africa’s energy woes Published by Kate Douglas on 25 May 2016 Green Tower offers an off-grid solution that can save around 90% in electricity consumption.
Power privatisation: Uganda case study Published by Africa Oil and Power on 19 May 2016 The privatisation and liberalisation of Uganda’s power sector is one of the most complete examples of this type of initiative in Africa.
GE exec on why Obama’s Power Africa has been slow to take off Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 May 2016 ‘If you look today at the number of megawatts that are actually on the grid directly related to the Power Africa initiative, it is very little.’
Power privatisation: Zambia case study Published by Africa Oil and Power on 13 May 2016 As an early adopter of privatisation, Zambia hasn’t been able to overcome endemic problems.
Power privatisation: Nigeria case study Published by Africa Oil and Power on 11 May 2016 We continue to look at the recent experiences of five nations in their missions to increase electricity supply. In this instalment of our series on privatisation in Africa we feature Nigeria.
Four things to know about Africa’s pay-as-you-go solar energy market Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 May 2016 The pay-as-you-go solar model is giving low-income earners in off-grid locations access to electricity.
Power privatisation: Ghana case study Published by Africa Oil and Power on 9 May 2016 We look at the recent experiences of five nations in their missions to increase electricity supply as a part of our series on privatisation in Africa. In this instalment we feature Ghana.
