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South Africa has the best starting point in years, with three clear priorities ahead
5+ hour, 3+ min ago (1161+ words) Green Building Africa promotes the need for net carbon zero buildings and cities in Africa. We are fiercely independent and encourage outlying thinkers to contribute to the #netcarbonzero movement. Climate change is upon us and now is the time to…...
Eskom’s two faces: Public assurances, continued litigation and the credibility gap
17+ hour, 20+ min ago (1335+ words) For months, South Africans have been told that Eskom has "paused" or "stayed" its legal challenge against the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) over the granting of electricity trading licences to five private electricity traders. The message, conveyed…...
Nigeria and South Africa plan to boost fossil fuel production, risking their climate change pledges
19+ hour, 34+ min ago (821+ words) The Nigerian government's latest short-term fossil fuel production targets show that it wants to almost double oil output over the next five years, aiming to produce three million barrels per day by 2030. Nigeria also aims to increase gas production by…...
Masdar signs first power purchase agreement in Angola for 150 MW solar project
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (182+ words) The Quipungo Solar project becomes the first contracted project under Angola's planned 500 MW Project Royal Sable. The agreement supports grid strengthening, job creation and long term clean power supply in southern Angola. The Quipungo project is the first site to…...
Scatec signs landmark 1.95GW solar and battery power agreement in Egypt
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (306+ words) Scatec ASA has signed a major Power Purchase Agreement with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company for the development of large scale solar and battery energy storage projects in Egypt, marking a significant milestone for the African renewable energy sector. The…...
IRENA Assembly 2026 opens year with focus on renewable energy and shared prosperity
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (252+ words) The sixteenth International Renewable Energy Agency Assembly will take place in Abu Dhabi from 10 to 12 January 2026, marking the first international energy meeting of the year. Key discussions will address regional energy transitions and critical enablers such as electricity grids, energy…...
Zambia and Zimbabwe step up joint power investments to strengthen energy security
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (179+ words) Zambia and Zimbabwe are accelerating joint investments in power generation and transmission infrastructure as part of a coordinated strategy to strengthen energy security, enhance system resilience and deepen regional electricity trade. Regional transmission development also featured prominently, with Mr Chikote…...
South Africa appoints new Presidential Climate Commission for 2026 to 2030 term
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (354+ words) President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the appointment of a new cohort of commissioners to the Presidential Climate Commission for the 2026 to 2030 term. The appointments were made in terms of the Climate Change Act of 2024 and follow the conclusion of the…...
Cameroon moves closer to 30 MW solar plant with storage in Ngaoundéré
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (759+ words) Green Building Africa promotes the need for net carbon zero buildings and cities in Africa. We are fiercely independent and encourage outlying thinkers to contribute to the #netcarbonzero movement. Climate change is upon us and now is the time to…...
Zambia and Zimbabwe commit US$400 million to revive 2400MW Batoka Gorge Hydropower Project under a public private partnership model
1+ week, 3+ day ago (251+ words) " Zambia and Zimbabwe each pledge 200 million dollars to advance the Batoka Gorge hydropower development." Governments adopt a public private partnership model to unlock financing and accelerate implementation." Project seen as critical to easing power shortages and strengthening regional energy security....