AI and data centres can boost SA’s capability for renewable projects
Enlit Africa: SA must not focus on being a follower, while it can be the leader in data centre building and hosting. Read More at ESI Africa
Why Do Reforms to South Africa’s Technical Colleges Keep Failing Students and Employers?
South Africa’s 50 public technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges are, in the main, struggling institutions. In many, throughput rates – how many students qualify in the expected time – are low. Some lecturers are under-qualified and under-resourced. Relationships with employers, which are crucial for the type of training that these colleges offer, …
The true cost of Africa’s counterfeit electrical goods trade
Fake goods are a cheap gamble with a high price – choosing safety over savings pays off in the long run Read More at ESI Africa
Power system redundancy is not a flight of fancy
Is there a lesson in power system redundancy from the substation fire that led to the Heathrow Airport power outage incident? Read More at ESI Africa
Building blocks for asset management
Maintenance management is a subset of physical asset management Read More at ESI Africa
Rules for network charges: Wheeling electricity in South Africa
Nersa has publishes regulations for network charges for third-party wheeling of energy in South Africa Read More at ESI Africa
Durban Street Vendors Take Municipality to Court
Street vendors marched to the IPID offices in Durban on 5 March to lay a complaint about Metro police conducting “destructive raids”. More than 80 street vendors are taking eThekwini Municipality to court over permit issues and their planned relocation from the Durban city centre to Centrum Park. Vendors also marched to the mayor’s office …
Oil shock or opportunity? Africa’s investment case faces a new stress test
Rising oil prices from Middle East tensions are tightening Africa’s investor sentiment but the long-term story is far from derailed Read More at ESI Africa
Bin there, done that? Rethinking the recycling numbers in South Africa
Municipalities provide infrastructure for aggregation and/or separation of materials, rather than in recycling infrastructure Read More at ESI Africa
Understanding waste for insight into recycling chain volatility
The composition and quantity of waste varies, affecting eventual recyclability Read More at ESI Africa
The role of coal in future energy and industrial planning
Listen to this podcast with the FutureCoal CEO Read More at ESI Africa
A plan to maneuver female leadership in Ghana’s renewable energy sector
The country is experience a profound paper-to-practice divide with agencies operating in silos and treating gender as a tangential social issue rather than core economic requirement Read More at ESI Africa
Women in the power sector attracted by renewables and inclusive work environment
T&D/storage, oil & gas and nuclear are the three industries with the highest number of female employees with 25 years or more experience Read More at ESI Africa
Southern Africa needs a strategic roadmap for gas and growth to power its future
Southern Africa is a compelling frontier for hydrocarbon exploration, with recent gas discoveries poised to reshape its future Read More at ESI Africa
91% surge in venture debt among the 10 observations in navigating the F&I market
Op-ed into the key areas to keep in mind when venturing into Africa’s finance and investment market Read More at ESI Africa
Solar rollout powers 1,072 Zimbabwe health facilities
By the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Read More at ESI Africa
How Generative AI will shape gender equality in the workplace
It may be evolving at an unprecedented pace, but early studies reveal the impact of GenAI on employment will not be uniform Read More at ESI Africa
What does it take to deliver climate-smart cities in Africa?
Energy efficiency is primary entry point for smart city initiatives: reducing consumption, lowering operational costs and cutting emissions Read More at ESI Africa
Geopolitics and capital flows: How the Middle East conflict could shape investment in Africa
Short-term Middle East conflict may slow investment flows, but will it influence long-term capital into Africa? Read More at ESI Africa
MENA solar manufacturing – potential alternative to Chinese dominance
Planned PV production in the Middle East is expected to serve export markets and regional installations Read More at ESI Africa
Africa: Demand up for solar coupled with energy storage systems
These systems are becoming increasingly accessible, especially in developing regions with limited grid infrastructure Read More at ESI Africa
Battery technology: The numbers behind the IEA’s growth forecast in Africa
Cheaper batteries do not just complement solar energy, they unlock its full potential Read More at ESI Africa
Pitching projects at Africa’s Green Economy Summit
The Pitch Stages are curated platforms where investment-ready green businesses present directly to funders actively seeking scalable climate solutions Read More at ESI Africa
Can the battery minerals market keep up with technological shifts and global tensions?
Capitalising on the interest in Africa’s mineral resources is a matter of timing and insight. Read More at ESI Africa