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Counting the cost of informality in Africa.
Emmanuel Okoegwale The technological, financial and structural dynamics of an economy determine how easily businesses can transition from highly fragmented mi...
Malaysia Shuts Door on Global E-Waste Imports in Landmark Environmental Crackdown
Malaysia has announced a comprehensive ban on the importation of electronic waste (e-waste), marking one of the country's strongest environmental policy actions...
Botswana Launches Landmark National E-Waste Strategy
JULY 14 GABORONE — In a decisive step toward tackling one of the fastest-growing environmental challenges of the digital age, the Government of Botswana has of...
$1M Clean Energy Investment to Revolutionize Nigeria’s Cold-Chain Sectors with Eja-Ice
As Nigeria pushes toward sustainable economic growth, the intersection of renewable energy and local infrastructure has never been more vital. In a major boost ...
Nigeria: TCN, AfDB advance battery storage plan to stabilise national grid
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), in collaboration with the African Development Bank (AfDB), has convened a two-day validation workshop in Abuja to adv...
French and African leaders announce $11 B in renewable energy for Africa
French and African leaders have announced more than $11 billion in renewable energy investments across Africa, underscoring the continent's growing importance i...
MAX Secures $8M to Accelerate EV Battery-Swapping Expansion Across West and Central Africa
African mobility technology company Metro Africa Xpress, widely known as MAX, has secured $8 million in funding to accelerate the expansion of its electric vehi...
AXIAN Energy Expands African Renewable Portfolio with New West African Projects and Zambia Solar Acquisition
Pan-African energy company AXIAN Energy is accelerating its expansion across Africa with new renewable energy developments in Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal, alongsi...
South Africa’s Hex Battery Project Powers Africa’s Energy Transition
South Africa has taken a major step in renewable energy storage with the successful deployment of the HEX Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), a 100-megawatt-h...
South Africa Invests R29.9M in EV Battery Manufacturing Hub
In a major move to transition from a raw material exporter to a high-tech processing powerhouse, South Africa has announced a strategic R29.9 million investment...
Ghana to Procure 200MW Battery Storage
The Government of Ghana has announced plans to procure 200 megawatts (MW) of battery energy storage systems (BESS) to strengthen electricity supply during peak ...