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Zambia advances 40mw wind power project as country moves to reduce hydropower dependence and strengthen energy security
6+ hour, 57+ min ago (700+ words) Africa Sustainability Matters Zambia advances 40mw wind power project as country moves to reduce hydropower dependence and strengthen energy security Zambia has taken a step towards diversifying its electricity generation mix after selecting Noubeg Power & Co. to prepare a 40-megawatt wind…...
Solar-plus-storage investment in Tanzania signals new shift toward reliable clean energy for African industries
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (668+ words) Africa Sustainability Matters Solar-plus-storage investment in Tanzania signals new shift toward reliable clean energy for African industries Tanzania’s industrial sector is seeing growing interest in private renewable energy solutions as businesses seek more reliable and affordable power sources to support…...
Malawi’s climate resilience investments transform agriculture, roads, schools and community infrastructure amid growing climate risks
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (182+ words) During the rainy season, poor road conditions often disrupted access, leaving farmers without timely information on planting decisions, pest control and climate adaptation measures. Lead farmer Mwandida Mukhuli says the absence of reliable extension services affected farmers’ ability to respond…...
Dangote’s $20 billion-scale refining ambition expands to Kenya as Lamu project targets East Africa’s fuel security
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (709+ words) Africa Sustainability Matters Dangote’s $20 billion-scale refining ambition expands to Kenya as Lamu project targets East Africa’s fuel security Dangote Industries has unveiled plans to finance its proposed 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Kenya through a combination of internal cash flows, bond financing…...
South Africa secures Africa’s largest electrolyser deal as Phelan Green advances 800mw green aviation fuel project
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1069+ words) Africa Sustainability Matters South Africa secures Africa’s largest electrolyser deal as Phelan Green advances 800mw green aviation fuel project South Africa has taken a significant step towards positioning itself as a global supplier of sustainable aviation fuels after Phelan Green Group…...
TotalEnergies integrates solar power into Mozambique LNG project to lower its carbon footprint
1+ week, 1+ day ago (709+ words) Africa Sustainability Matters TotalEnergies integrates solar power into Mozambique LNG project to lower its carbon footprint French energy major TotalEnergies is moving to integrate renewable energy into one of Africa’s largest natural gas developments by constructing a 7.1-megawatt (MW) solar power…...
AEW'S Power Africa today to spotlight energy’s role in strengthening industrial competitiveness
1+ week, 4+ day ago (190+ words) The policy conversation across Africa is shifting from basic electrification toward interconnection and industrial enablement. More than 600 million people in sub-Saharan Africa still lack access to electricity, but the emerging focus is on ensuring that connected grids can support manufacturing,…...
Angola’s AMUFERT appoints new board to accelerate strategic fertiliser project and strengthen food security
1+ week, 4+ day ago (814+ words) Africa Sustainability Matters Angola’s AMUFERT appoints new board to accelerate strategic fertiliser project and strengthen food security Angola’s fertiliser development company AMUFERT has formally inaugurated a new Board of Directors, marking a significant governance milestone as the country advances one…...
Zimbabwe endorses SAEIS 2026 to accelerate Southern Africa’s green infrastructure investment and energy transition
1+ week, 6+ day ago (731+ words) Africa Sustainability Matters Zimbabwe endorses SAEIS 2026 to accelerate Southern Africa’s green infrastructure investment and energy transition Zimbabwe is positioning itself at the centre of Southern Africa’s sustainable infrastructure agenda after the Ministry of Energy and Power Development formally endorsed the…...
South Africa urges ‘Source-to-sea’ ocean conservation as plastic pollution threatens blue economy and climate resilience
2+ week, 11+ hour ago (542+ words) Africa Sustainability Matters South Africa urges ‘Source-to-sea’ ocean conservation as plastic pollution threatens blue economy and climate resilience South Africa is calling for a fundamental shift in how governments, businesses and communities protect marine ecosystems, arguing that safeguarding the country’s…...