South Africa has secured a landmark R7.6 billion loan from the Agence Française de Développement (AFD)…
Category: Southern Africa
Midvaal to Replace Eskom Electricity Supply with Private Company
The Midvaal municipality in Gauteng is in the process of dumping Eskom in favour of a…
South Africa’s Mining Sector Eye Opportunities in Renewable Energy and AI
South Africa is uniquely positioned to leverage emerging trends in renewable energy, artificial intelligence (AI) and…
Teraco Launches 120MW Solar Project in South Africa
Data centre operator Teraco has started constructing its 120MW utility-scale solar PV power plant in the…
AFD Invests €4 Billion to Support South Africa’s Shift to Renewable Energy
The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting South Africa’s energy transition…
ENGIE Lands $81.7M to Power Solar Growth in South Africa
ENGIE has received $81.7 million from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to accelerate its renewable…
ACF Expands Partnerships to Drive Africa’s Green Economy and Climate Resilience
The African Climate Foundation (ACF) is making significant strides in advancing Africa’s green economy through strategic…
South Africa Seeks $2.6 Billion for Emission Cuts Amid Energy Crisis
South Africa pledged to cut emissions at its coal-fired power plants to secure $2.6 billion (R460…
Kriel Power Station Not on Fire’ As Load Shedding to Move Down to Stage 5
Eskom has confirmed that a video being circulated on social media showing a fire purportedly at the…
Africa’s Green Economy to Unlock 3 Million Jobs by 2030
According to an FSD Africa and Shortlist report, Africa will create millions of green jobs by…