Africa’s economy set for dramatic changes Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 7 August 2014 An interview with Carlos Lopes, the executive secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa.
African oil and energy sector fuelling global investor growth, says DHL Published by Staff Writer on 31 July 2014 While oil and gas activity in West Africa is nothing new, it is the activity in East Africa which is creating a stir amongst exploration companies and of course, their suppliers.
Certain guerrilla tactics required to develop energy projects in Africa Published by Colin Corbishley and Venetia Govender on 2 July 2014 Investec team shares learnings from financing and developing a power project in Mozambique.
Oil and mining to be the backbone of East Africa’s economic growth Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 May 2014 Oil, gas and mining developments could have positive spill-over effects for the rest of the economy.
Notes from the Nigerian frontier Published by Mark Mobius on 19 August 2013 Despite some political and economic instability, Nigeria offers a range of investment and growth opportunities.
Why Africa should have a regional approach to its energy development Published by Ken Opalo on 19 July 2013 A key area that will require greater and smarter investment to fuel the region’s economic growth will be the energy sector.
Why Africa’s electricity generation costs are among the highest in the world Published by Mthuli Ncube on 23 February 2013 Africa’s power sector is facing many challenges, mainly due to insufficient generation capacity, which has limited electricity supply, resulting in low access.
SA’s first wind turbine manufacturer gearing up for production Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 October 2011 How we made it in Africa talks to Thomas Schaal, co-founder of I-WEC, South Africa’s first large-scale wind turbine producer.
China to build power plant in Central African Republic Published by Staff Writer on 25 July 2011 The Central African Republic (CAR) said on Monday it had signed a 14 billion CFA franc ($30.6 million) deal with a Chinese company to complete construction of a 10 megawatt power plant that would increase power supply to the capital.
Uganda looking to lure investors in rural electrification Published by Staff Writer on 4 May 2011 Uganda’s energy minister, Simon D’Ujanga, has revealed the government is toying with the idea of giving special incentives to companies investing in rural electrification.
China to build hydroelectric dam in DRC Published by Staff Writer on 7 February 2011 China’s Sinohydro, the company behind the Three Gorges Dam, will build a hydroelectric dam in the Democratic Republic of Congo in a deal said to be worth $367 million.
Nigeria kicks off road shows to woo energy investors Published by Staff Writer on 19 January 2011 Nigeria on Tuesday kicked-off a series of investor road shows for the planned multi-billion dollar privatisation of its power sector, soliciting interest in electricity distribution companies and power stations.
Actis increases stake in West African power plant Published by Staff Writer on 2 November 2010 Actis, a private equity investor focused solely on emerging markets, has confirmed that its portfolio company, Globeleq, has acquired a majority interest in the Azito gas-fired power plant near Abidjan in Cote d’Ivoire.
US companies to become more active in Africa, says Symbion CEO Published by Claude Harding on 5 October 2010 Paul Hinks, CEO of US energy firm Symbion Power LLC, has said that in recent history, American construction companies have been noticeable by their absence in Africa.