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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
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…
Sun King to Open First African Manufacturing Facility in Kenya, Nigeria to Follow
Solar energy giant Sun King is launching its first large-scale manufacturing facility in Africa, starting in Kenya with…
Spiro Secures Record $100 Million to Power Africa’s Electric Mobility Revolution
Spiro, Africa’s leading electric two-wheeler and battery-swapping company, has raised $100 million in new funding — marking the…
Yango, Bboxx, and Kofa Partner to Accelerate E-Bike Adoption in Ghana’s Delivery Sector
Yango Ghana, in collaboration with Bboxx and Kofa, has launched a partnership to scale up the use of…
Africa Hits 20 GW Solar Milestone, Poised for Record Growth
Africa has passed a symbolic 20 gigawatt-peak (GWp) solar capacity milestone, with momentum building as more than 10…
Namibia In Talks with Russia for Nuclear Energy Cooperation
Namibia’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah met with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yury Trutnev in Windhoek on Tuesday to discuss…