Profit-making idea: Fuelling the future using clean energy Published by Nelly Murungi on 13 June 2018 Africa’s challenge of delivering energy to every household could be solved by going off-grid.
The AEC: The new advocate for Africa’s energy sector Published by Press Office on 5 June 2018 The AEC initiative comes as the advancements in Africa’s energy sector, and its revamped development agenda, are at the centre of international investors’ interests.
Stage set for smaller-scale renewable energy players in Africa Published by Dario Musso on 4 June 2018 Advances in renewable energy technology are threatening the status quo of large coal, gas, hydro and heavy fuel generation with their significant lead times and capital commitment.
Russia in Africa: A return to old haunts? Published by Johan Burger on 31 May 2018 Russia is attempting to reclaim its influence in Africa through strategic energy diplomacy, military might and soft power.
Profit-making idea: Old clothes – restyle, reinvigorate, burn Published by Justin Probyn on 9 May 2018 Deepa Dosaja believes there is opportunity in breathing new life into old garments or burning them for energy.
Marubini Raphulu: The inevitability of renewable energy and how South Africa will benefit Published by Marubini Raphulu on 5 April 2018 Hulisani CEO talks renewable energy.
Caroline Kende-Robb: These are the eight reasons why 2018 could be Africa’s year Published by Caroline Kende-Robb on 18 March 2018 Nearly a third of African economies will grow by around 5%, says chief advisor at the Education Commission.
The journey so far: Erwin Spolders, CEO, REDAVIA Published by Justin Probyn on 8 March 2018 ‘Every good business starts with a “bad” idea; no business starts with a fully-baked, perfect product-market-fitted proposition.’
Yvonne Mhango: Things are looking up in Nigeria and Ghana Published by Yvonne Mhango on 7 March 2018 Renaissance Capital economist on the improving macro outlook in both West African countries.
The journey so far: Thomas Gottschalk, CEO, Mobisol Published by Justin Probyn on 1 March 2018 ‘A good CEO should have a genuine interest in the business in its entirety.’
The journey so far: Ron Bills, CEO, Envirofit Published by Justin Probyn on 15 February 2018 ‘Never get so locked into your idea that you are not looking at the indicators around you – change direction and change fast when you need to.’
NJ Ayuk: Natural gas – Nigeria’s lost treasure Published by NJ Ayuk on 9 February 2018 CEO of Centurion Law Group discusses Nigeria’s natural gas potential.
When mobile meets modular: Pay-as-you-go solar energy in rural Africa Published by Jeremy Wakeford on 30 January 2018 This innovative approach to lighting up and powering rural Africa provides an illuminating example of synergistic technological leapfrogging.
Everyone’s a winner? How ‘impact investing’ can make money – and do good Published by Lee Mannion on 23 January 2018 Energise Africa raises funds from individual investors that are then used by solar companies working locally to provide solar kits to rural families in Uganda, Kenya and Mozambique.