IFC Invests in Romania’s First Green Bonds

IFC has invested €59.6 million in Romania’s second green bond. The proceeds from the bond will…

TANZANIA: World Bank Approves Funding for ZESTA

World Bank approves funding for ZESTA Project to benefit 400,000 households The World Bank has approved…

World Bank Approves Financing for Increased Energy Access in Zanzibar

The funds are part of the ZESTA project that aims to expand clean energy access. The…

Accelerating Off-Grid Electrification with Natural Gas

  In sub-Saharan Africa, about 600 million people lack access to electricity. For example, in Nigeria,…

A tale of Two Electricity Markets

Across the continent, electricity markets currently deal with rising debt, inadequate generation, poor network infrastructure, and…

BOTSWANA: Minister Calls for Private Sector Participation Electricity Sector

Minister calls for private sector participation Suggests the use of PPP. Botswana’s Minister of Mineral Resources,…

Naija Dey Fall Hand

The popular phrase ‘dey fall hand’ is an unofficial slang to express when someone or something…

SOUTH AFRICA: Government of Western Cape Calls for Embedded Generation

The Government of Western Capetown calls for embedded generation Seeks an alternative to addressing power shortages…

World Bank to Invest an Additional $150 billion in Africa

World Bank to invest in the development of the continent Plans to invest at least $150…

Nigeria Wants an Equitable Energy Transition – Osinbajo

Yemi Osinbajo believes that the transition to clean energy should be just and equitable for developing…