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Elon Musk's Starlink Blocked from Operating in Namibia
6+ hour, 55+ min ago (49+ words) Elon Musk's Starlink Blocked from Operating in Namibia'nextbillion.net Elon Musk's Starlink Blocked from Operating in Namibia Namibia has rejected an application by Elon Musk-owned Starlink for a licence to provide satellite internet services in the country, dealing the company…...
Press Release: Persistent Launches US $70 Million Persistent Africa Climate Venture Builder Fund and $5 Million Venture Building Facility
1+ week, 2+ day ago (129+ words) Press Release: Persistent Launches US $70 Million Persistent Africa Climate Venture Builder Fund and $5 Million Venture Building Facility'nextbillion.net Press Release: Persistent Launches US $70 Million Persistent Africa Climate Venture Builder Fund and $5 Million Venture Building Facility The Persistent ACV Fund is…...
The Trade-offs in African Energy Access are Real: Why Electrification Efforts Must Prioritise Industrial Use over Household Connections
2+ week, 3+ day ago (248+ words) This dynamic can be seen in electrification policies and programmes across Africa, which continue to use household electricity access as the primary metric for tracking progress toward Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7. As a result, less attention is often given to…...
African Development Bank Approves €6.5 Million Investment in Saviu II to Back Francophone African Tech Start-Ups
4+ week, 6+ hour ago (72+ words) African Development Bank Approves "6.5 Million Investment in Saviu II to Back Francophone African Tech Start-Ups'nextbillion.net African Development Bank Approves "6.5 Million Investment in Saviu II to Back Francophone African Tech Start-Ups The African Development Bank Group's Board of Directors has…...
Igniting the Power Revolution: Africa Energy Indaba Unveils its 18th Edition
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (45+ words) Join the energy revolution at Africa Energy Indaba 2026, the continent's flagship event dedicated to the energy sector. Attend Africa's Premier Energy Event Location: Cape Town, South Africa Dates: March 3, 2026 - March 5, 2026 More Information (link opens in a new window)...
Zimbabwe Bans All Raw Mineral Exports
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (68+ words) Zimbabwe Bans All Raw Mineral Exports'nextbillion.net Zimbabwe suspended exports of all raw minerals from the country in a sudden move that could impact global supply chains that depend on its output of lithium to produce EV batteries. Harare said…...
InfraCredit Backs Africa’s First Solar Panel Manufacturing Plant to Boost Energy Independence
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (49+ words) InfraCredit Backs Africa's First Solar Panel Manufacturing Plant to Boost Energy Independence'nextbillion.net InfraCredit Backs Africa's First Solar Panel Manufacturing Plant to Boost Energy Independence InfraCredit has reached an important milestone by providing a credit guarantee for the development of…...
Press Release: CrossBoundary Access and Anka Close a Landmark Acquisition in Madagascar, Reinforcing Momentum Toward Investment in Mini-Grids for Energy Access Across Sub Saharan Africa
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (115+ words) Press Release: CrossBoundary Access and Anka Close a Landmark Acquisition in Madagascar, Reinforcing Momentum Toward Investment in Mini-Grids for Energy Access Across Sub Saharan Africa'nextbillion.net Press Release: CrossBoundary Access and Anka Close a Landmark Acquisition in Madagascar, Reinforcing Momentum…...
Protecting Solar Investments In South Africa Amid Increasing Hailstorms
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (97+ words) Protecting Solar Investments In South Africa Amid Increasing Hailstorms'nextbillion.net Protecting Solar Investments In South Africa Amid Increasing Hailstorms As South Africa experiences shifts in weather patterns, homeowners and businesses investing in solar power are being advised to focus on…...
The End of Driving Licences as You Know It in South Africa Is Coming
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (56+ words) The End of Driving Licences as You Know It in South Africa Is Coming'nextbillion.net The End of Driving Licences as You Know It in South Africa Is Coming The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) has demonstrated the…...