Off-grid solar sector starting to mature
While sales figures for the off-grid solar sector are looking great globally, the acual electrification across Africa is still falling short of national targets. Read More at ESI Africa
Latest AutoTrader Data Shows Used Car Market Holding Firm in June
Used vehicle sales grew year-on-year in June 2026, even as month-on-month volumes eased slightly. At a Glance – June 2026 Car Sales Used Cars Sales: 31,363 (-2.7% MoM, +1.1% YoY) Average price: R423,080 (+1.8% MoM, +1% YoY) Top seller (overall): Ford Ranger (1,823 units) Top seller (passenger car): Volkswagen Polo Vivo (1,110) Trend: Used car …
Regulation can unlock energy access and investment in Africa
Across Africa, weak regulation and inconsistent market structures make it harder to attract investment, encourage regional power trade and improve electricity access Read More at ESI Africa
What’s in the Smart Solutions Volume and why it matters now
A study into the opportunities and challenges of digitalisation, IoT, AGI, smart metering and data centres Read More at ESI Africa
Lou Appel’s Auto Spares Stocks Used Engines for Winter in Johannesburg
Winter demand for second hand car parts and used engines keeps the Selby yard busy this July. As the Johannesburg winter sets in this July, Lou Appel’s Auto Spares is reminding motorists across Gauteng that a failed engine or a hard-to-find body part does not have to mean the end of the road for an …
Pawn Your Car for Cash in Under an Hour and Keep Driving It
A one-hour evaluation lets South African owners raise short-term cash against a paid-up vehicle without giving up the keys. Mid-year is often when the pressure on a household budget shows up most clearly. School fees, winter running costs and the ordinary demands of July can stretch even a careful family. For South African motorists who …
The role of battery energy storage systems in Africa’s energy ambitions
By Nyasha Munodawafa and Francesca Manyonyi Read More at ESI Africa
Energy lessons for water sector to attract private sector investment
Growing pressures of climate change, urbanisation and population growth are putting a damper on water security across the continent Read More at ESI Africa
Hydrogen development in Africa needs more than just resources
Meet one the leaders featured in African Power & Energy Elites 2025/6 Read More at ESI Africa
Peachz Gears up South African Drivers for the July Road Trip Season
South African accessories brand Peachz spotlights in-car mounts, cables, and MagSafe charging as drivers prepare for the July winter travel season. Peachz, the South African mobile accessories brand, is heading into the July holiday travel period with a clear message for drivers across the country. As families pack the car for winter getaways and long-distance …
Reforming and developing the Zambia energy sector
The Southern African country is diversifying its energy mix Read More at ESI Africa
Sherwin-Williams Expands Digital Alliance With Square
Square announced that Sherwin-Williams Company has selected Square as its payment solutions partner in the Sherwin-Williams Digital Alliance Program. The curated program connects Sherwin-Williams’ extensive network of PRO+ customers with best-in-class digital tools designed to help grow their businesses and save money through exclusive offers. For professional painters, contractors and designers, running a thriving business extends …
PaintCare Launches AI Product Recognition Tool
PaintCare, the nonprofit organization created by the American Coatings Association to make it easy for households and businesses to recycle leftover paint, recently announced the launch of a new artificial intelligence–powered product recognition tool designed to help paint consumers quickly determine whether their leftover products are accepted at PaintCare drop-off locations. Developed in partnership with …
Sherwin-Williams Announces Grand Opening of Morikis Global Technology Center
The Sherwin-Williams Company recently announced that it hosted a ceremonial ribbon-cutting celebrating the grand opening of the company’s new Morikis Global Technology Center, located in Brecksville, Ohio. “This grand opening marks a bold step forward in how the Company innovates, performs and leads on the global stage and it’s located in our own backyard,” says …
Changan Welcomes South African Media and Dealers to China for an Immersive R&D and Manufacturing Tour
Changan Automobile recently hosted its Africa Media China Tour, welcoming 10 key South African media representatives and dealers to its global R&D and intelligent manufacturing facilities in China. The program provided an in-depth look at Changan’s capabilities in innovation, intelligent manufacturing, vehicle safety and new energy technologies, further strengthening international understanding of the brand’s technological …
U.S. Economy Adds 57,000 Jobs in June
The U.S. economy added 57,000 jobs in June, the smallest gain since February’s decline, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Downward revisions to April and May estimates subtracted 74,000 jobs from previously reported totals. The unemployment rate also dropped to 4.2%, essentially unchanged from June 2025. Wage growth accelerated modestly in June. Average …
NRF Releases 2026 Top 100 Retailers List
The National Retail Federation (NRF) recently released its annual list of the Top 100 Retailers, compiled by Kantar. The 2026 Top 100 Retailers ranks the industry’s largest companies according to 2025 U.S. retail sales. As the largest retailers continue to expand outside of retail revenues, this list focuses only on retail-specific revenues and not overall organizational …
Op-Ed: National Treasury withholds municipal funds to enforce accountability
South Africa’s National Treasury has announced the temporary withholding of July 2026 equitable share transfers to more than 60 municipalities across all nine provinces Read More at ESI Africa
How can South Africa avoid the looming gas cliff?
Southern Africa is facing a looming structural challenge as long-term gas supply contracts approach expiry as domestic production declining Read More at ESI Africa
Loan on Cars Delivers One-Hour Cash Against Paid-up Vehicles This July
Gauteng and Limpopo drivers can raise emergency cash against a fully paid car in about an hour, seven days a week, and keep driving it. Mid-year money pressure rarely waits for payday. For many households across South Africa, July arrives with a cluster of costs all at once, from winter utility bills and mid-year school …
Off-grid solar market figures for 2025 in West and East Africa
Off-grid companies affiliated to GOGLA sold more than 10 million solar energy kits globally in 2025, the highest annual total ever recorded Read More at ESI Africa
Role of knowledge in shaping the energy future of Africa
Africa’s future energy systems will not only depend on infrastructure and technology, but very importantly on the strength of its scientific institutions and human capital development Read More at ESI Africa
Pawn Your Car and Still Drive It Helps Gauteng Drivers Access Cash
The Gauteng-based service lets vehicle owners raise short-term cash against a paid-up car while continuing to drive it every day. As the middle of 2026 brings the usual pressures that come with the South African financial year, more households across Gauteng are looking for practical ways to manage short-term cash needs without giving up the …
Utility transformation and grid expansion in Malawi
Utilities across Africa face growing pressure to modernise infrastructure, improve reliability and support economic growth while managing limited resources Read More at ESI Africa