Finance, Leadership, Social

Amith Singh, Head of Energy, Nedbank CIB

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25th Anniversary Africa Energy Forum 2023

Marianna Gavriel and Mawuli Asempa , Mytilineos Energy & Metals

Africa Energy Forum 16 - 19 June 2026

Powering Africa Summit 19 - 20 March 2026

Latest news

William Kamkwamba To Discuss ‘Empowerment And Energy Access’ At The Youth Energy Summit (Yes!)

“Our vision is to empower 100,000 more ‘Williams’ by aef 2029 to close the gap between population growth and energy access. The initiatives are there, the need is there, the entrepreneurs are everywhere and YES! is here to identify them and provide them the tools to succeed…” Harry Gibson, EnergyNet William will be joined by: • Joseph […]

Funds in focus

Attracting institutional investors and pensions funds to Africa’s energy transition remains a challenge in a world in flux. But where there’s a will, there’s usually a way, explains Jackson Foley. The announcement of a new ‘African Energy Transition Bank’ in mid-May has highlighted the problems facing energy financing on the continent. The bank’s two backers, […]

Minister outlines reforms executed in Nigeria’s power sector

By Kabir Yusuf, Accra, Ghana December 2, 2025 According to the Minister, Nigeria now has excess generation capacity, producing only about 6,000 megawatts while capable of generating an additional 8,000 megawatts. Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, on Tuesday outlined major reforms undertaken in the last two years to revive the country’s electricity sector, saying […]

Transmission & Distribution

PPA signed for pioneering Vungu Solar project in Zimbabwe

Harare, Zimbabwe: At a reception held today at the residence of Pete Vowles, British Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Vungu Solar Pvt Ltd signed a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC). As the pilot for the Government of Zimbabwe’s Government Project Support Agreement (GPSA) solar IPP programme, the 30MWac […]

Transmission & Distribution

KETRACO signs landmark Public-Private Partnership with Africa50 and Powergrid Corporation of India to deliver USD311 Million Power Transmission Project

Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) has signed a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreement with a consortium comprising Africa50 and Power Grid Corporation of India, marking a major step in the expansion and modernization of Kenya’s power transmission network. The USD 311 million (KES 40.4 billion) project will be fully financed and implemented by the private […]

Tech & Power Generation

West African Ministers push for deeper energy integration, regional power market

By Kabir Yusuf, Accra, Ghana – December 3, 2025 They spoke during a ministerial roundtable themed “Maximising the Power of Regional Collaboration to Scale Up Energy Development.” The Nigerian Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, on Tuesday joined his counterparts from Ghana, Liberia, and Ghana to call for deeper regional cooperation to address electricity shortages, secure […]

Nigeria targets power supply for entire West Africa – Minister

By Kabir Yusuf, Accra, Ghana – December 3, 2025 The minister noted that regional energy security is tied to Nigeria’s success, noting that the country holds the largest gas reserves in the region and must play a central role in sustaining the West African power market. Although Nigeria is unable to provide regular electricity for […]

Experts seek stronger public-private partnerships to address West Africa’s electricity needs

By Kabir Yusuf, Accra, Ghana – December 3, 2025 The experts examined existing market challenges, identified areas of opportunity, and highlighted the critical role private capital must play in building a modern transmission backbone for the region. Energy experts have called for deeper collaboration between government institutions and private sector players to upgrade national grid […]