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Challenges, and Opportunities in SA’s Power Market Reform

By Kesh Mudaly and Adwoa Banful – BCG South Africa Power Sector Experts Q1: What does power market reform entail for South Africa, and what are the main goals? (KESH) Market reform in South Africa involves a fundamental restructuring of the power sector to improve efficiency, reliability, and competition. At its core, reform includes transitioning […]
Southern Africa

Robust Transmission Infrastructure Is the Linchpin for Addressing Africa’s Energy Crisis 

By Sarvesh Suri, IFC Regional Industry Director for Infrastructure and Natural Resources, Africa The progress in power generation across Africa has been encouraging: 26 GW of renewables-based generation capacity added in the last 10 years, according to the Renewable Energy Market Analysis report.  But millions of people remain in the dark as population growth and […]
Southern Africa

South Africa’s Overberg: turbo-charging wind power

South Africa’s Overberg project is set to become the continent’s biggest wind farm. As the final contracts are signed, we look at a potential model for the future of clean, low-cost power in Africa In early June this year, the story of renewables in Africa changed. The finalisation of the second stage of the Overberg […]
Southern Africa

ZEMA Okays Solar Project

ZAMBIA Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) has given approval to Margam Valley Solar (MVS) Energy Corporation Limited to proceed with the development of its 400 megawatts (MW) of solar power plants in Kalulushi district that will cost over US$650 million. It is estimated that the project will initially start with 200MW and will be fully constructed […]
Southern Africa

Standard Bank and NOA unlock capital for energy transition with landmark guarantee Facility on 349MW solar PV project

Innovative financial instruments have an important role to play in helping to unlock and accelerate capital for South Africa’s energy transition and support economic recovery Standard Bank and renewable energy aggregator NOA have reached financial close on the 349MW Khauta South Solar PV project, a flagship renewable energy development that introduces a pioneering financial structure […]
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Mulilo secures Preferred Bidder status in South Africa’s BESIPPPP Round 3

Mulilo, a leading Independent Power Producer (IPP), has been awarded four projects under Round 3 of South Africa’s Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme (BESIPPPP). These projects will deliver a combined 493 MW / 1972 MWh of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) installations under 15-year power purchase agreements with Eskom. All awarded projects […]
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IPP Office Announced as Overall Summit Sponsor of the 2025 Youth Energy Summit (YES!)

The IPP Office, a key institution driving South Africa’s energy transition, has consistently prioritised youth and community development in its work. From delivering large-scale renewable energy projects to fostering job creation and skills development, the Office’s mission goes beyond power generation—it’s about powering people. We’re delighted to announce the IPP Office as the Overall Summit […]
Southern Africa

Press Release: Jonathan Hoffman Confirmed As Chief Executive Officer

LONDON: 31 March 2025: The Board of Globeleq, the leading independent power company in Africa, and its shareholders are pleased to announce that Jonathan Hoffman, currently interim Chief Executive Officer, has been confirmed as the Group’s permanent CEO. The Board undertook a thorough and extensive search process which considered both internal and external candidates. Jonathan […]
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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.
Southern Africa

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.
Southern Africa

Towera Temba-Nkanza, EY Zambia, on Green Bonds, Carbon Credits, and Why Dialogue Between the Public and Private Sector Needs to be Transparent, Candid and Accountable

Towera Temba-Nkanza is currently Associate Director at EY Zambia, providing strategic advice to clients on cross-border tax issues, managing risk and optimising investment structures.   In the course of her career, Towera has worked on both public and private sector projects, advised on international tax transactions in Africa and the Middle East, and worked on some […]
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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 […]

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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 […]
Energy access

AMDA and UNDP Partner to Accelerate Minigrid Deployment Across Africa

Cape Town, 25 June 2025 — The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Africa Minigrid Developers Association (AMDA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in accelerating the deployment of sustainable minigrids across Africa. The MoU was signed on 19 June during the Africa Energy Forum (AEF) held in Cape Town, South Africa. The […]
Battery Storage

Globeleq’s Red Sands Battery Energy Storage Project Reaches Financial Close

CAPE TOWN, 1 July 2025: Globeleq, a leading independent power company in Africa and its project partner, African Rainbow Energy, have reached financial close on the 153 MW/612 MWh Red Sands battery energy storage project (BESS) in South Africa. The project is Africa’s largest standalone BESS facility to reach financial close. Signing of the project […]
Energy access

TDB Group Signs Landmark Agreements With Leading Dre And Clean Cooking Companies To Deliver Clean Energy Access For 3 Million People Within A Year, As Part Of An Initial String Of Deals

The agreements signed on the sidelines of AEF are part of TDB Group’s Regional Energy Access Financing Platform, a first-of-its-kind platform supported by the World Bank’s ASCENT Program under Mission 300 Cape Town, 19 June 2025 – The Trade and Development Bank Group (TDB Group), and its concessional and grant window, the Trade and Development […]

Richard Nelson, Coordinator, Power Africa

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The Energy Debate: Fossil Fuels vs. Renewables in Africa

H.E Honourable Sédiko Douka, Commissioner for Infrastructure, Energy & Digitalisation, ECOWAS
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H.E Honourable Sédiko Douka, Commissioner for Infrastructure, Energy & Digitalisation, ECOWAS

H.E. Honourable Charles Umehai, Deputy Minister for Energy, Republic of Liberia: WA-ECS 2024
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H.E. Honourable Charles Umehai, Deputy Minister for Energy, Republic of Liberia: WA-ECS 2024

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aef 2025: Accelerating Partnerships to Develop Africa’s Energy Markets

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Joseph Anis, President & CEO, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Gas Power, GE Vernova

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Gqi Raoleka, MD, Pele Green Energy

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Ademola Ogunbanjo, Executive Vice President, Oando Clean Energy