Written By: Faith Jemosop South Africa’s power crisis has become a defining challenge of its time. What was once an occasional inconvenience has evolved into a daily disruption, with Eskom’s Stage 2 load shedding now a grim fixture in homes, schools, hospitals, and businesses. These scheduled blackouts lasting hours at a time are not just…
Written by ; Faith Jemosop. Several African nations are taking bold steps toward electrifying their transportation sectors. In January 2024, Ethiopia became the first country globally to ban the import of gasoline and diesel vehicles, aiming to reduce reliance on costly fuel imports and promote environmental sustainability. But with just half the population connected to…
By Faith Jemosop writer at Africa Digest News. The Kenyan government has scrapped a 25% excise duty on imported electric transformers and their parts, a move anticipated to reduce power connection fees for households across the country. This decision aims to alleviate the financial burden on consumers and accelerate the nation’s electrification efforts. In late…
By Faith Jemosop a writer at Africa Digest News. Kenya is rapidly transforming its energy landscape, making significant strides toward universal electricity access, clean cooking solutions, and renewable energy development. With a blend of strategic policies, innovative technologies, and substantial investments, the nation is positioning itself as a leader in sustainable energy within Africa. As…
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by Faith Jemosop. In a significant development for Southern Africa’s sustainable development, private equity investments are increasingly focusing on clean energy and digital infrastructure. These sectors are vital for addressing the region’s energy deficits and bridging the digital divide, thereby fostering economic growth and resilience. Also Read: Could $150M Be the Key to Greening 30,000…
By Thuita Gatero, In a bold step toward sustainable development in Africa, Scalar International and Mergence Investment Managers Ltd. have announced an ambitious plan to raise up to $150 million through a private equity fund. The initiative aims to transform 30,000 buildings across the continent by enhancing energy efficiency and installing renewable-energy systems. This groundbreaking…
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Written By: By Jemosop Faith, Faith specializes in energy, climate, and renewables, transforming complex policy discussions into accessible, everyday conversations, she is a writer at Africa Digest News backed by 2+ years of focused experience Africa is rich in energy but poor in electricity. Despite being endowed with vast natural resources sunlight, wind, water,…
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By Jemosop Faith, The reverberations of President Trump’s aggressive tariff policies are sending shockwaves across the African continent, threatening to dismantle decades of carefully cultivated trade relationships and plunge already fragile economies into deeper uncertainty. At the heart of this looming crisis lies the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a 25-year-old pact that has…
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By Thuita Gatero, Africa’s energy policies are steering the Africa power sector toward sustainable development, balancing a 250 GW Africa power generation capacity with a rising Africa electricity consumption that’s set to double by 2040, per the International Energy Agency (IEA). With 600 million Africans off-grid, these regulations are shaping a greener, more equitable energy…
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By Thuita Gatero, International funding is a lifeline for Africa’s energy projects, fueling the Africa power sector as it grapples with rising Africa electricity consumption and a modest 250 GW Africa power generation capacity. With 600 million Africans—43% of the continent—still off-grid, global investment is driving progress toward universal energy access. From massive dams to…
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