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Zimbabwe-Zambia Energy Projects Summit 2024 – Powering a Sustainable Future

Edington Mazambani, Chief Executive Officer of the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA), talks to EnergyNet about the pivotal role of the southern region for Africa, and why now is the time to unlock its potential for growth, innovation, and collaboration. Why is this summit so important? This summit will provide a platform for Zimbabwe and […]

New Thinking On Africa’s Electricity Problems Demands Commitment And Faith

With African electricity supply industries in a state of flux, everyone agrees the infrastructure needed for economic development can only come from the private sector, but the existing financial and commercial models are inadequate – and a desperate need for investment in transmission only makes this financing challenge harder. Some new thinking about how to […]

S.Africa’s Data Hub Future: Clean Energy is Non-Negotiable

Datacentres are poised for major growth – not least in South Africa, where they could help drive regional economic growth and job creation. Richard Doyle, MD, JUWI Renewable Energies, and a speaker at aef24 in Barcelona, explains why embracing clean energy solutions will be essential. Data centres are quickly becoming pivotal to South Africa’s economic […]

African Countries’ Key Takeaways From The Indian Power Sector

Africa added more than 26 GW of renewable energy capacity and had an average of USD 5 BN in investments between 2010-2020 (while USD 0.5 BN average investment was made from 2000-2009), according to a study by International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)1. Despite this growth, only 2% of global investments in renewable energy over the […]

Relyez And Veers Group Announce Strategic Joint Venture To Address South Africa’s Energy Challenges

[Shenzhen & Cape Town & Barcelona, 26 June 2024] – RelyEZ, a Bloomberg Tier 1 provider of innovative energy storage solutions, and Veers Group, a pioneer in South Africa’s renewable energy sector, are proud to announce at the African Energy Forum 2024 the formation of a strategic joint venture to address the pressing energy challenges […]

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Atidi Supports Globeleq’s 35 Mw Menengai Geothermal Project With Rlsf Cover

BARCELONA, June 25, 2024 – On the first day of the Africa Energy Forum (aef), the African Trade & Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI) and Globeleq Africa Limited, jointly liquidity cover via the Regional Liquidity Support Facility (RLSF). RLSF, a joint initiative of ATIDI, the KfW Development Bank and the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad), is […]

How Africa Can Lead The Global Race For Green Hydrogen Production

In December 2022, a renewable energy development company announced plans for two major green hydrogen projects in Morocco, starting with the AMUN project which will combine 15GW of wind and solar generation with the production of green hydrogen and ammonia. These two projects further expand Africa’s green hydrogen portfolio, which also includes operations in Mauritania […]

Atidi – Understanding Markets And De-Risking Africa

Obbie Banda, Underwriter & Acting RLSF Coordinator at the African Trade & Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI), on Egypt, encouraging private sector involvement, unlocking local currency finance and changing the perception of risk. With Egypt set to become an ATIDI member, this will boost the country’s opportunity to trade with other African nations. Will energy be […]

Milele Energy – Sustainable Energy Solutions, Enduring Relationships And Transformational Projects

Erik Granskog, CEO Milele Energy, has originated, acquired, developed, and financed over 4,600MW and $5.3BN of renewable and conventional energy investments worldwide. He spoke to EnergyNet about plans, projects, and partnerships. You recently expanded your infrastructure team in Nairobi – are there new projects in the pipeline? At Milele, we are developing a portfolio of […]

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Holger Rothenbusch, British International Investment (Bii), On Keeping People Connected And Why Energy Transition Is A Process, Not A Step Change

With over 25 years of experience in development finance in emerging markets including Africa, Holger Rothenbusch leads BII’s infrastructure and climate finance program. He spoke to EnergyNet about supporting economic growth in a new era where infrastructure investments are more challenging and private capital is ever more needed, the importance of collaboration, and what governments […]

Power Pools: A Possible Solution To Africa’s Power Conundrum

In the realm of energy infrastructure, Africa stands at a pivotal juncture. The continent, with its ever-expanding population and growing economy, faces a pressing need for reliable and sustainable energy sources. To give a deeper understanding of the present condition of utilities in Africa, as of 2022, an estimated 600 million people, or about 43% […]

DEG – Patient, Long-Term Investors For Africa

Andreas Cremer, Director of Infrastructure and Energy at DEG, leads the debt financing of renewable energy, green hydrogen and infrastructure projects in Africa and Latin America, with a loan portfolio of over US$ 1 billion. He spoke to EnergyNet about challenges, de-risking, innovations in financing and moving towards a self-sustainable energy sector for Africa. What […]

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Mission 300 races against time to transform African economies

June 2025 | Africa Energy Forum Mission 300’s ambitious drive to connect 300 million Africans to electricity by 2030 took on new urgency as development leaders warned they are in “a race against time” to deliver economic transformation alongside energy access. The session, moderated by GEAPP’s Chianda Njogu, revealed how the initiative is fundamentally reshaping […]

Turning the Tide on a Sector Stagnation

Energising Energy, Continent-Wide June 2025 | Ministerial Town hall, Africa Energy Forum “Energy needs to be the driver of the economy, but right now is not being given a chance on the continent, despite Africa having the richest abundance of natural resources.” This stark assessment of the power industry in Africa from H.E. Honourable Ibrahim […]

Ruvyironza Hydropower Project Now Operational in Burundi

August 2025 – Gridworks is pleased to share that the Ruvyironza Hydropower Project, a 1.65MW run-of-river plant in south-central Burundi, is now fully operational. Developed by Songa Energy, a subsidiary of Anzana Electric Group (formerly Virunga Power), the project was officially commissioned in April 2025 with national partner REGIDESO, the state-owned electricity and water utility. […]

Capital Pulse – Woodhall Capital July 2025 Edition

Tracking Growth, Policy, and Opportunity Nigeria’s economic story in Q1 2025 is one of cautious but tangible progress. GDP expanded by 3.13% year-on-year, powered by a resilient services sector, renewed industrial activity, and a marginal recovery in agriculture. The rebased GDP figures reveal a larger, more dynamic economy than previously estimated—₦372.82 trillion in 2024—underscoring Nigeria’s […]

Schneider Electric – the Future is Digital

Ifeanyi Odoh, Country President East Africa, Schneider Electric, spoke to EnergyNet about the new energy landscape, sustainability, the significance of data centres for East Africa, and the importance of digital infrastructure in powering the future. What is the New Energy Landscape, and what does it mean for sustainability? The New Energy Landscape is a new […]

TAQA Arabia – Pioneering CNG Solutions for East Africa

EnergyNet spoke with Adly Kafafy, Vice President Africa & New Ventures, TAQA Arabia, to find out about Tanzania’s first integrated CNG filling station and conversion centre, the country’s new LNG Virtual Pipeline, and the role of natural gas for the future. You have launched Tanzania’s first integrated compressed natural gas (CNG) filling station and conversion […]

PRESS RELEASE: How the East African Community (EAC) is set to Catalyse Digital Infrastructure and Regional Energy Integration

With data centres set to account for 20% of global energy use by 2050, is East Africa on the precipice of a global gold rush as it showcases a wealth of bankable businesses and unparalleled new energy potential? In 2024, following EnergyNet’s Powering Africa Summit in Washington DC, USA, Mara Holdings signalled their intent to […]

ATIDI Approves Liquidity Support for Songa Energy’s 1.65 MW Hydro Project in Burundi

Nairobi, 14 November 2024 – The African Trade & Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI) announced its approval to provide support via the Regional Liquidity Support Facility (RLSF) for Songa Energy’s 1.65 MW run-of-the-river hydroelectric project on the Ruvyironza River in Burundi. The project, which has been financed at a total cost of USD 7.72m, was developed […]

A Personal Reflection on Nigeria’s Indigenous Women Mining Sector

Travelling to Abuja, Nigeria, was more than just a work assignment, it was an inspiring and deeply moving experience that highlighted both the challenges and the strengths of women in the artisanal mining sector. As an organisation, EnergyNet was proud to support the Nigerian Indigenous Women in Mining and Natural Resources (NIWIMNRO) at their launch […]

How NIWIMNRO is Transforming the Sector for Women

EnergyNet spoke to Felicia Dairo from the Nigerian Indigenous Women in Mining and Natural Resource Organisation (NIWIMNRO) prior to their upcoming launch that is taking place on the 15th July in Abuja, Nigeria about NIWIMNRO and what they hope to achieve in the future. What inspired the creation of NIWIMNRO? It all began with a […]

ARM-Harith: Mobilising Capital at Scale for Africa

With a new fund accelerate Africa’s transition to sustainable energy, EnergyNet spoke to Rachel Moré-Oshodi, CEO of ARM-Harith Infrastructure Investment, about de-risking investments, identifying opportunities, and catalyzing local capital at an unprecedented scale. Congratulations on the anchor investment from AfDB into your Fund for Sustainable Infrastructure announced in December! How did this come about […]

Green Bonds Usher in a New Era for African Energy Finance

The successful placement of green bonds by Zambia’s Copperbelt Energy Corporation widens the pool of capital for sustainable energy projects in Africa In December 2024, amid Zambia’s worst energy crisis in decades, the Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) achieved something unprecedented in African energy finance: the successful issuance of a $150 million, 15-year green bond to […]

Dr Snowy Khoza: A Passionate Advocate for Energy Access

On the brink of the Zimbabwe-Zambia Energy Projects Summit, Dr Snowy Khoza, the internationally acclaimed pioneer, business leader, and human rights activist, spoke to EnergyNet.

Unlocking Opportunities and Driving Progress: Zimbabwe-Zambia Energy Projects Summit

The Zimbabwe-Zambia (Zim-Zam) Energy Projects Summit will take place from November 18-20, 2024, in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, and could not be more timely. With the governments of both countries making innovative structural changes to make energy projects more bankable, appetite for investment is high. This is the opportunity to secure a more sustainable energy future for both Zimbabwe and Zambia.

Professor Joseph Mutale, ZARENA, on Driving the Transition to Sustainable Energy, Zambia’s Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), and Innovations in Zambia’s Energy Sector

Zambia Renewable Energy Association (ZARENA) is empowering Zambia to build a sustainable energy future. Professor Joseph Mutale, Chairman, spoke to EnergyNet about the importance of knowledge sharing, capacity-building initiatives, the role of the private sector and the innovations that are positioning the country as a leader in the renewable energy transition. ZARENA is driving Zambia’s […]

The Africa Energy Forum 2025

The Africa Energy Forum 2025

Aadil Cajee, Standard Bank | Africa Energy Forum 2025

Honourable Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu | Africa Energy Forum 2025

Honourable Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu | Africa Energy Forum 2025

Dario Mapsanganhe, GETInvest | Africa Energy Forum 2025

Dario Mapsanganhe, GETInvest | Africa Energy Forum 2025

From Biogas to Breakthroughs – Smart Energy for Smart Growth with Cobus van Schalkwyk, Rolls-Royce Solutions Africa

Expanding Solar in the Middle East & Africa: A Conversation with Weiwei Du at Tongwei Solar

Gas-to-Power in Africa: Reliability, Hybrid Models & Investment with Dietmar Siersdorfer, Siemens Energy

South Africa’s Electricity Market Liberalisation: A Conversation with Alexandra Cluver at Bowmans