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Our “Energy+Power” section focuses on how technology is advancing the energy sector. This section focuses on electricity, solar, wind, and other forms of energy
Spiro Closes $270 Million to Build Africa’s Electric Mobility Machine
The African EV startup has now raised over $415 million, with its latest round drawing Chinese investment capital into a continent-wide battery-swapping bet
South Africa Startup bPOWERd Expands To Nigeria With Its Solar Battery Rental Product
South Africa-born startup bPOWERd lands in Lagos with a solar battery rental model that undercuts generators by 70% — and it's already ahead of schedule
Ghana’s EV Revolution Is Largely Held Back By Lack of Charging Infrastructure
A UNDP-backed study reveals that electric vehicles are arriving in Ghana faster than the infrastructure to power them — and that fixing it will take more than good intentions
Africa EV MAX Mobility Raises $8 Million for Fleet Expansion and Battery Swap Infrastructure
MAX secures debt funding from Dutch impact investor Triple Jump — and it's a signal that institutional money is finally taking African EV infrastructure seriously.
Ghana’s Nuclear Ambition Loses Momentum as Funding Runs Dry
Republished from The Labari Journal ACCRA-Ghana – Ghana is no stranger to grand energy ambitions. For nearly two decades,…
Ghana Sets EV Charging Electricity Rate for First Time
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has introduced a dedicated tariff for commercial electric vehicle charging — the…
EV Startup Spiro Secures $50 Million to Scale Its Operations in Africa
Spiro, Africa’s largest e-mobility operator, has secured $50 million in debt financing to scale its operations. The funding…
Sun King Expands Beyond Solar into Smartphones, Cooling, and Clean Cooking
Sun King, the company that built its name on pay-as-you-go (PAYG) solar kits, is transforming into a full-scale…
SolarAfrica Secures R1.5 Billion to Deliver More Reliable, Affordable Power to South African Businesses
SolarAfrica has secured R1.5 billion in funding to reach financial close on SunCentral 2, a 114 MW utility-scale…
Nigeria Signs MOU with South Korea To Establish Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Plant
On January 30, 2026, the Nigerian Federal Government signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South Korea’s…