Backed by significant oil and gas resources, market-driven regulation and a drive for an Africa-focused energy transition, Angola continues to make significant progress to improve energy access and security in Africa. Led by the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Petroleum, the national oil company (NOC), Sonangol, and the national regulator, the National Agency of Petroleum, […]
South Africa: Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development welcomes proclamation of 12 May as Annual International Day of Plant Health
Download logo The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) welcomes the announcement by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly that it has (on the 29 March 2022) adopted the resolution proclaiming 12 May as the annual International Day of Plant Health (IDPH). The Department views this as a positive step towards addressing […]
Approved Solar System at Mozambique’s Balama Mine Reflects Priority of Energy Transition for Mining in Africa
Download logo Momentum is growing in the opening quarters of 2022 for hybrid power solutions catered to the mining industry in Africa. The approval of a solar and battery system at the Balama Graphite Operation in Mozambique reflects a move towards cost savings and sustainability given increasing risks associated with global energy supply chains. The […]
South Africa: Water and Sanitation on decline in country’s water levels
Download logo A weekly status of reservoirs report released by the Department of Water and Sanitation this week demonstrate a minimal decline of water levels compared to the same period last week. This week, the overall storage capacity of the country’s water level sits at 95.4%, a slight decline from last week’s 96.2%, and a […]
Corteva Agriscience invests in Africa Middle East seed treatment capability
Corteva Agriscience (www.Corteva.com) today officially opens its Centre for Seed Applied Technologies (CSAT) (https://bit.ly/3kIPYTW) laboratory in Rosslyn, Pretoria, one of only six worldwide. This modern facility will utilise industry-leading equipment and focus specifically on recipe development and safety testing of seed applied solutions. The site will also be integrated into Corteva’s global CSAT network and […]
Cameroonian activist wins Wangari Maathai Forest Champions’ Award 2022
Download logo Activist Cécile Ndjebet, of Cameroon, today won the 2022 Wangari Maathai Forest Champions Award in recognition of her outstanding contribution to preserving forests and improving the lives of people who depend on them. Presented by the Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF), which is chaired by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United […]
Upstream Investment and Development at the Forefront of the Energy Week Agenda in Cape Town
The African Energy Chamber (AEC), the voice of the African energy sector, in partnership with public and private sector organizations, regulatory authorities, investors and energy market stakeholders, will be hosting an upstream forum at African Energy Week (AEW) (AECWeek.com), Africa’s premier event for the oil and gas sector – taking place from 18 – 21 […]
Namibian Hydrogen Commissioner James Mnyupe to Drive Green Hydrogen Dialogue and Multi-Billion Dollar Hydrogen Projects at African Energy Week (AEW) 2022
With Namibia’s burgeoning oil and gas sector set to take the spotlight during the continent’s premier energy event, African Energy Week (AEW) (https://AECWeek.com) 2022 – taking place from October 18-21, 2022, in Cape Town – recent speaker confirmations by industry leaders across the Namibian energy space consolidate the event’s position as the primary platform for gathering information, […]
Integrating Africa’s Power Pools and Making Energy Poverty History
With making energy poverty history by 2030 representing a central theme at the continent’s premier energy event, African Energy Week (AEW) (https://AECWeek.com) 2022, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) spoke with Stephen Dihwa, Executive Director, Coordination Center, of the South African Power Pool, in an exclusive interview, about the role of Africa’s power pools, energy addition […]
Regtech Africa Conference to Bolster Africa’s Role in the Global Economy in Partnership with Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
RegTech Africa (https://RegTech.Africa) is set to enhance Africa’s digital future through improved collaboration to unlock greater potential for technology innovation. It is pioneering this move by bringing together regulators, leading industry experts, decision-makers and government officials among others for the maiden edition of its immersive Africa-focused conference (https://bit.ly/3sdjUvc) taking place between the 25th and 26th […]