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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
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…
Nigeria’s MAX Raises $24 Million to Scale EV Across West and Central Africa
Lagos-based mobility tech firm MAX has secured $24 million in fresh equity and debt to accelerate its pivot…
New Data Positions Africa as the World’s Fastest-Growing Solar Market – Africa Solar Outlook 2026 Report
Africa is no longer a marginal player in the global energy transition. New data from the Africa Solar…
Uber Launches Electric Fleet in South Africa, Eyes 2040 Zero-Emissions Goal
Uber South Africa has rolled out its first batch of electric vehicles in Johannesburg — a key step…
South Africa Pushes Ahead with New Nuclear Build, Revives Modular Reactor Plans
South Africa is moving forward with a new nuclear power plant and restarting its long-dormant modular reactor program,…
Ghana Launches $200M National Clean Energy Program to Expand Rooftop Solar
Ghana has rolled out its National Clean Energy Programme (NCEP) — a $200 million initiative to accelerate rooftop…