Scaling Solar’s Côte d’Ivoire deal has a problem lenders can already see
Op-ed by Aakash Yalamanchili and published exclusively by ESI Africa Read More at ESI Africa
Connie Ochola-Iseme | Value of women in industry
While women are increasingly entering technical and engineering roles, they are significantly under-represented at senior levels Read More at ESI Africa
Subaru’s safety record gives South African families more reason to look beyond the badge
Every year, UNICEF estimates that more than 181,000 children and young people aged 0 to 19 die as a result of road traffic injuries, with more than 90% of these deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries. For Subaru, those figures are a reminder of why vehicle safety matters beyond a specification sheet. While many …
Sherwin-Williams Celebrates 160th Anniversary in China
The Sherwin-Williams Company celebrated its 160th anniversary with an event in Shanghai, China. Guests included government officials from Jing’an District and Jiading District of Shanghai and Nantong, Jiangsu Province, as well as delegates from the U.S. Consulate General in Shanghai and Shanghai Shibei Hi-Tech Group. Representatives from the U.S.-China Business Council, the American Chamber of …
Where are the Elites leaders?
Ten years on, we page back through the African Power & Energy Elites: People and Projects magazine and ask, well, what are these leaders doing now? Read More at ESI Africa
Building out the gas infrastructure pipeline in Africa
While it is generally agreed that building out a gas pipeline across Africa is necessary, the reality is we’re not the only ones l needing the equipment Read More at ESI Africa
Mbiko Banda on market liberalisation and Africa’s energy future
Across Southern Africa an energy renaissance is driving new conversations about regional power trading and the evolution of energy markets to support more resilient electricity systems Read More at ESI Africa
Leaders delivering results across Africa
The review process has started for the 2026/2027 African Power & Energy Elites: Projects and People magazine. Here are the first nominees Read More at ESI Africa
Africa has the resources, now it needs the infrastructure to industrialise
The continent stands at a defining moment in its economic development journey Read More at ESI Africa
LONGi’s expanding role in delivering integrated, end-to-end solar and storage solutions
The solar company also landed a 300MW solar-storage deal with SOLA Read More at ESI Africa
Conlog | Building smarter, sustainable utilities
People often judge electricity and water utilities by whether the lights stay on and water keeps flowing Read More at ESI Africa
Channeling water from Zambezi River
A standout initiative is strengthening water and sanitation infrastructure in one of SADC’s most strategic trade corridors, where Zambia, Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe converge Read More at ESI Africa
OMODA & JAECOO South Africa to expand J5 range with hybrid and fully electric models
Due to arrive in August 2026, the J5 SHS will pair a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine with hybrid assistance, delivering 165 kW and 295 N.m while returning a claimed 5.3 L/100 km on the WLTC cycle. The J5 BEV will bring fully electric propulsion to the South African J5 line-up, using a 58.9 kWh LFP …
Top Chinese Car Brands Publishes Province-By-Province Guide to Changan Dealerships in South Africa
New article maps the Changan dealer network across all nine provinces and explains what buyers should expect and ask before visiting. SOUTH AFRICA — Top Chinese Car Brands has published a comprehensive guide to Changan’s South African dealer network, covering how many dealerships exist, which provinces are served, what services each location offers, and the …
Top Chinese Car Brands Publishes Plain-English Guide to Service Plans, Maintenance Plans and Warranties for SA Car Buyers
New article explains the difference between three commonly confused ownership terms and what each one actually covers at the dealership. SOUTH AFRICA — Top Chinese Car Brands has published a buyer-focused guide explaining the practical differences between a service plan, a maintenance plan and a warranty, three terms that are routinely used interchangeably in South …
Top Chinese Car Brands Publishes Full Breakdown of Changan’s Warranty, Service Plan and Ownership Cover
New article explains exactly what the 5-year / 150,000 km warranty covers, what it excludes, what voids it, and how it compares to key rivals in South Africa. SOUTH AFRICA — Top Chinese Car Brands has published a comprehensive guide to Changan’s warranty and service plan structure, aimed at South African buyers who want to …
Top Chinese Car Brands Publishes Buyer’s Guide to the New Changan Uni-S Mid-Size SUV
New article covers seven things South African family SUV buyers need to know about Changan’s most important local launch to date. SOUTH AFRICA — Top Chinese Car Brands has published a detailed buyer’s guide to the Changan Uni-S, the brand’s newest mid-size SUV and the model Changan’s local distributor has described as pivotal to its …
Standard Bank | Building sustainability into a business
A mobile first, learning platform around the idea of meeting current human needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs Read More at ESI Africa
Utility-scale solar powers up Tanzanian grid
Under the Energy Ministry’s Power System Master Plan 2020–2044, the country wants to raise its installed capacity to more than 10,000MW through new hydropower, gas, coal and renewable plants Read More at ESI Africa
Home Improvement Spending Sustains at Record Levels, HIRI Report Finds
The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) recently released the U.S. Size of the Home Improvement Products Market report for Q2 2026, detailing the total market size of the home improvement products market in the U.S. and forecasted likely spending over the next five years. The report found home improvement repairs and renovations continue to drive …
Cape Storms Prompt Car Insurance Switch for SA Drivers
Western Cape storms prompt SA drivers to discover they’ve been overpaying on car insurance for years Homeowners forced to review their insurance after the June 2026 storm damage found car insurance policies untouched for up to five years — and savings of R200–R600 per month waiting on the table. CAPE TOWN: The severe storms that swept …
Lithium Batteries | Smart energy storage for local markets
Localised energy storage solutions Read More at ESI Africa
São Tomé and Príncipe: Renewable generation for grid stability
Situated next to a thermal power plant, a new solar farm represents a hybridisation of the energy mix as a way to reinforce the tiny island state’s electricity grid Read More at ESI Africa
Residential Building Material Prices Rise in May
Residential construction building materials prices rose in May as energy prices continued to increase, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index. Prices for residential building materials jumped 4.4% year over year and 0.7% month over month in May, reaching the highest yearly rate since January 2023, according to the NAHB. The Producer …