Africa

…as test work yields successful results While the modern world simply cannot function without mining and industrial operations, environmental rehabilitation is an essential and sustainable response to the man-made destruction of the natural habitat that is a consequence of these activities. Environmental restoration is an important consideration for Multotec, a …

Metso is introducing to its mill lining portfolio an innovative rubber, Skega™ Life, with up to 25 percent longer wear life compared to the current premium rubber, Skega™ Classic.   The new rubber type is developed in Metso’s own laboratory and validated by field studies. Skega™ Life is a part …

Germany has pledged to invest 4 billion euros in Africa’s green energy until 2030. The announcement was made by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin after meeting African leaders and heads of international organisations including the President of the African Development Bank Group Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, during the G20 Compact …

The Africa Energy Indaba, a leading platform for energy professionals and stakeholders across the continent, is excited to announce the launch of the Solar & Wind Indaba. According to the organisers, the event aims to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy solutions, particularly solar and wind, to address the growing …

A locally-developed online marketplace to trade environmental assets has launched in South Africa in the Green Asset Exchange. The marketplace connects buyer to seller through an online platform that should allow a transparent and efficient way to get economic value from Africa’s green economy. The marketplace is for Renewable Energy …

Day 1 of the Green Energy Africa Summit at CTICC2, Cape Town, saw a range of high-powered speakers and delegates from across the energy sector sharing insights and ideas around how to help pave the way for a just energy transition in Africa. Several Speakers advocated for policy reforms to …

Managing South Africa’s transmission network more strategically could unlock significant amounts of renewable energy capacity, to make more power available to the country, its people and its economy. This was one of the messages emerging from a presentation at the Green Energy Africa Summit on Tuesday by Segomoco Scheepers, Managing …

Issued by: Wood Mackenzie Africa is yet to see anything close to a full return on its massive oil and gas resources. With one-third of the continent – almost 500 million people – still having no access to electricity, ending energy poverty across Africa is among the planet’s most urgent …

Pan-African telco and network services provider, Paratus Group announces that it has entered an agreement as a distributor for Starlink’s high-speed services across the African continent. This agreement will allow Paratus to provide Starlink to its customers across Africa, as operating licenses are awarded to Starlink in those countries.  Initially, …

The key to Africa’s energy transition is connecting investors to the opportunities in the continent’s emerging renewables sector. Foreign direct investment can be the secret to our success. Developing a new global energy mix requires partnerships – at every level. These partnerships can take several forms. They can be interpersonal …