Kenya accelerates green drive with new electric mobility policy
As of 2025, Kenya had registered 39,324 EVs, up from 1,378 EVs in 2022, a more than 2,700% increase in just three years Read More at ESI Africa
KETRACO energises Sondu–Homa Bay line as Kenya scales grid expansion
The grid-aligned project was funded by the Government of Kenya and implemented with the involvement of a local contractor Read More at ESI Africa
Using Your Car to Access Short Term Cash in a Practical Way
Table of Contents Toggle How Vehicle Based Lending Works in Simple Terms Why People Use Cars Instead of Other Assets Pawn Based Car Loans Explained Clearly The Role of Car Pawnbrokers Using Your Car Without Giving It Up Common Reasons People Choose This Option Finding Local Car Pawn Options Short Term Loans Using Vehicles Cash …
Understanding Gearboxes and How They Affect Your Vehicle
Table of Contents Toggle What a Gearbox Does in Daily Driving Signs That Should Not Be Ignored Why Maintenance Makes a Difference Repairs and Practical Expectations The Role of Regular Servicing Gearboxes and Vehicle Types Choosing a Replacement Option How Differentials Fit Into the System Real Driving Examples Practical Tips for Everyday Care Final Thoughts …
Francis Agar: Board Member And Engineer, Nuclear Power And Energy Agency (Nupea), Kenya
Agar describes what he calls a “nuclear renaissance 2.0,” as a recent development that he finds thrilling and transformative Read More at ESI Africa
Carbon sinks in the DRC – How climate reporting quantifies impact
The DRC’s forests can generate an estimated $223-$398 billion per year from stored carbon and associated ecosystem services Read More at ESI Africa
Africa: Solar market surges as distributed power reshapes energy transition
The report shows that Africa installed approximately 4.5 GW of new solar PV capacity in 2025, representing a 54% year-on-year increase Read More at ESI Africa
Valentine’s Day Shoppers Face $683 Million in Credit Card Swipe Fees
Credit card swipe fees could cost consumers over $683 million in higher prices this Valentine’s Day, according to The Merchants Payment Coalition. “For restaurants, swipe fees are anything but a love story,” says MPC executive committee member and National Restaurant Association director of technology and innovation policy Brennan Duckett. “On one of the year’s biggest …
Diamond Vogel Celebrates 100 Years
Diamond Vogel is celebrating its 100th year in business this year. Founded in 1926, Diamond Vogel began as a small regional paint company and has grown into the nationally recognized brand it is today. “Reaching 100 years is an extraordinary milestone and a testament to the people who built this company,” says Jeff Powell, CEO …
Saving Rate Drops in November
Personal income rose 0.3% in November 2025, following a 0.1% increase, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis and an analysis from the NAHB Eye on Housing. Higher wages and incomes drove the growth, however, income growth has cooled from peaking in July 2022 at a monthly increase of 1.1% to …
Mogalakwena presses for INEP funding amid rural electrification backlog
Mogalakwena, Waterberg District’s largest municipality with 32 wards, is made up of nearly 200 rural communities and three townships Read More at ESI Africa
Cape Town to pilot electric buses as South Africa accelerates public transport electrification
Electric buses are slowly starting to become more commonplace across some of Africa’s major cities and metropolises Read More at ESI Africa
OMODA C7 announced as South African Car of the Year (COTY) sponsored by Old Mutual Insure finalist
The all-new OMODA C7 is a finalist in the 2026 South African Car of the Year competition. OMODA & JAECOO’s growing influence is reflected in one-third of finalists being Chinese brands and 147% year-on-year sales growth. Positioned between the C5 and C9, the C7 offers premium features, advanced safety tech and strong value from R539,900. …
Elites project: Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam Ethiopia
The GERD in Ethiopia encapsulates a commitment to delivering transformative infrastructure that leaves a lasting and meaningful legacy Read More at ESI Africa
Let us get onboard with the consumer electricity tariff review
Op-ed by George Aluru, CEO of Electricity Sector Association of Kenya (ESAK) Read More at ESI Africa
Why end-to-end storage solutions are shaping solar and storage growth – and what this means for engineers
Across Africa, utilities and developers are increasingly shifting away from standalone equipment procurement toward integrated storage systems Read More at ESI Africa
How technology secures trust in carbon markets
By integrating digital MRV into carbon markets, the sector can strengthen credibility, reduce operational risks and ensure that emission reductions are real, verifiable, and trusted Read More at ESI Africa
iCaur V23 Earns Five-Star ASEAN NCAP Safety Rating Ahead of South African Debut
Advanced crash protection and intelligent safety systems deliver proven peace of mind for drivers and passengers. The iCAUR V23 earned a five-star ASEAN NCAP rating, excelling in frontal, side, and rollover crash tests with strong occupant and battery protection. Its reinforced structure, energy-absorbing components, and six standard airbags work together to manage impact forces and …
South African carbon market on the stock exchange
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) hosts a carbon market in collaboration with infrastructure provider Xpansiv, under a separate legal entity called JSE Ventures Read More at ESI Africa
How EV batteries could stabilise South Africa’s power grid
Examples of new applications include Vehicle-to-Building (V2B), Vehicle-to-Load (V2L), Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) Read More at ESI Africa
Carbon markets’ dirty secret: Why the numbers don’t add up
How can we build trust in carbon markets if we cannot even agree on how to measure and count carbon? Read More at ESI Africa
David Mvura: Technical Director & Partner, Mattla Engineering Solutions
The 10th anniversary edition of African Power & Energy Elites recognises the people shaping the continent’s future infrastructure Read More at ESI Africa
Africa: 10 ways nature-based carbon markets are gaining traction
Africa’s nature-based carbon markets is at an early stage, but programmes are lowering barriers and increasing project readiness Read More at ESI Africa
AfDB backs Mission 300 energy compacts with $3.9m support
Phase II builds on AESTAP Mission 300 Phase I, approved in December 2025, which provided about $1m to establish and strengthen CDMUs Read More at ESI Africa