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30 05 2019 | 15:03

Zimbabwe increases fuel prices as economic crisis deepens.

The latest fuel price increase comes four months after similar rise triggered protests and deadly security crackdown. Zimbabwe has announced a fresh increase in fuel prices, four months after a…

30 05 2019 | 14:42

Ethiopia to receive US $1.8bn to improve electricity transmission.

Ethiopia is set to receive US $1.8bn from the State Grid Corporation of China to improve  electricity transmission and distribution networks across the country. Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed…

29 05 2019 | 13:05

Enel Green Power begins construction on new 140 MW wind farm in South Africa.

Oyster Bay wind farm is located in the Eastern Cape province, and is expected to generate around 568 GWh annually once fully operational, due in the second quarter of 2021.

29 05 2019 | 08:14

Chioma Ogbudimkpa: On Creating Redbutton And Using Green Fashion To Meet The Sdgs Goals.

Chioma Ogbudimkpa is a certified project management professional who has served in different capacities and projects across 5 countries and different industries. She has put in over 9 service years…

29 05 2019 | 08:03

Rapid Urbanization Presents New Problems for Africa.

Africa has become the world's most rapidly urbanizing continent. In sub-Saharan Africa, the urban population has doubled since the mid-1990s, and reached 400 million people in 2016. According to…

28 05 2019 | 08:51

From the scourge of plastic waste pollution in Africa to value addition and improved livelihoods.

The theme for World Environment Day celebrations in 2018 is “Beat Plastic Pollution.” There has been a big focus on the devastating impacts of plastic waste (particularly single-use plastics) on the …

27 05 2019 | 08:55

Construction of eight solar power plants in Gabon begins.

Gabon has announced the start of construction of eight solar power plants in three regions of the country. Solar Power Projects Régis Nzoundou Bignoumba, General Manager of the Deposit and…

27 05 2019 | 08:50

African Development Bank’s Sustainable Energy Fund approves grant to spur renewable investments.

The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), managed by the African Development Bank on 17 May 2019 approved a $995,000 grant to support the roll out of a sustainable procurement framework for…

27 05 2019 | 08:48

US $66m set to be invested in Kenya’s Malindi 52MW solar project.

The Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC Group) is set to invest US $66m in Malindi solar project. British Prime Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jeremy Hunt revealed the plans during his tour in…

24 05 2019 | 15:44

African Summit on Entrepreneurship and Innovation-ASENTI Accra 2019.

African Summit on Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ASENTI) is a non-profit forum that bring SMEs, start- ups and different stakeholders for an intensive interaction, networking and training on…

22 05 2019 | 13:00

Construction of Ghana’s biggest power bulk supply point begins.

Construction of Ghana’s biggest power Bulk Supply Point (BSP) at Pokuase in the Ga West district has commenced. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo cut the sod to mark its beginning. The President…

22 05 2019 | 11:45

What to do about climate change? Ask women – they have the most to lose.

A fight for climate justice is a fight for gender justice. Climate change has always been a political issue. At its root are huge imbalances of power and inequality, which were on display at the…

22 05 2019 | 10:58

Africa Together - 1st June 2019

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22 05 2019 | 10:58

Morocco, Africa’s most attractive country for renewable energy-Report.

Morocco topped African and MENA region countries in the Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index established by British consultancy Ernest and Young. The North African kingdom came 13th…

22 05 2019 | 10:37

Bino And Fino: The Hit Cartoon That Makes You Love Renewables And African Culture.

Black Panther and Wakanda made adults dream, Bino and Fino make kids smarter. How? The popular cartoon made in Nigeria combines education and entertainment and it’s available on Amazon Prime. Forget…

21 05 2019 | 14:47

EU announces about €200 million investment in renewable energies in Nigeria.

The European Union (EU) announced two major investments in Nigeria in the renewable energy sector. The investments include a €30 million from the Electrification Financing Initiative (ElectriFI) and…

21 05 2019 | 13:23

Africa is leading the world in plastic bag bans.

As of June 1, travelers to Tanzania will have to pack very carefully. The country announced the implementation of the second phase of its plastic bag ban on May 16. Visitors are advised to avoid…

20 05 2019 | 08:06

One-million-barrel capacity onshore terminal project in Nigeria approved.

Construction of a one-million-barrel capacity onshore terminal in Nigeria has been approved by the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR).

20 05 2019 | 07:26

EDF puts energy-challenged Africa at the centre of its 2030 development strategy.

Africa is at the heart of French energysolutions provider EDF’s ambition to triple its activity outside of Europe, as well as to double its renewable energy capacity globally, by 2030; however, there…

20 05 2019 | 07:23

Egypt awards contract for construction of US $739m water treatment plant.

The Egyptian government, through the country’s Armed Forces Engineering Authority has awarded Arab Contractors and Orascom Construction a US $739m contract for Engineering, Procurement and…