energy transition

President of S.A has urged G20 leaders to focus on addressing geopolitical tensions

President Cyril Ramaphosa of S.A has urged G20 leaders to focus on addressing geopolitical tensions and rising inequality. Speaking at the G20 foreign ministers meeting in Johannesburg, he emphasised that these issues threaten global stability and require coordinated solutions. Ramaphosa called for stronger financial support for developing nations, particularly in disaster recovery and the just energy transition:

21 February, 2025 49

Business / Economics

Morning Biz News – 17 February 2025

SACU Revenue Decline Expected in 2025 The Bank of Namibia has projected a decline in revenue from the Southern African Customs Union (SACU), dropping from N$28 billion in 2024 to N$21 billion in 2025. According to The Brief, Simonis Storm's Head of Investments, Max Rix, attributes this decrease to global economic conditions and adjustments in SACU’s revenue-sharing formula. This reduction is expected to impact Namibia’s fiscal plans, with potential budgetary […]

17 February, 2025 23

Africa

Mission 300 summit in Tanzania addresses Africa’s electricity access

Leaders from government, development organisations, the private sector, and civil society gathered in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on January 27-28, 2025, for Mission 300: The African Energy Summit. The summit aims to strengthen global efforts to improve electricity access across sub-Saharan Africa. Agence Française de Développement (AFD) Group, CEO Rémy Rioux AFD’s €1 Billion Commitment to Energy Access The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) Group has […]

29 January, 2025 39

Business / Economics

Green Hydrogen Program Accelerates Progress

Jona Musheko, spokesperson for the Namibia Green Hydrogen Program, hailed 2024 as a landmark year for the sector. He highlighted the transition from concept to implementation, with $3.6 billion in commitments and $1.6 billion already injected into Namibia's economy. In an interview with us, he added this:

17 December, 2024 22

Business / Economics

Roland Brown weighs in on Hydrogen hype with Gary Stroebel

Cirrus Capital Co-Founder Roland Brown recently published an insightful article titled "Hydrogen Hype: Balancing the Equation," where he examines the growing excitement around hydrogen as a potential energy source. In an interview with Future Media CEO Gary Stroebel, Brown delves into the critical aspects of the hydrogen economy, offering a balanced perspective on its promises and challenges. Listen to the full interview: https://shorturl.at/tvjhR

7 October, 2024 59

Africa

Nigerian households use a range of energy, from wood to solar – green energy planning must account for this

By Dennis Gabriel Pepple, University of Leicester and Daminabo Pokubo, Nottingham Trent University Low and middle-income countries generally lack access to renewable energy and rely excessively on traditional fuels like firewood and charcoal. In these countries, 2.6 billion people depend mainly on polluting fossil fuels (for electricity) and traditional biomass fuels (such as wood or charcoal for cooking) to meet their daily energy needs. In sub-Saharan Africa, […]

9 September, 2024 15

Africa

DRC is the world’s largest producer of cobalt – how control by local elites can shape the global battery industry

By Raphael Deberdt, Colorado School of Mines and Jessica DiCarlo, University of Utah The mineral-rich Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is often portrayed as a victim of exploitation by China, the US and Europe in their competition for its minerals, which are critical for the energy transition. But our research has found that the DRC can influence the shape of the cobalt market, in which it is […]

5 September, 2024 15

Africa

China’s interests in Africa are being shaped by the race for renewable energy

By Lauren Johnston, University of Sydney China-Africa relations have deepened over the past two decades, characterised by increased economic cooperation, investment and infrastructure development. China is now Africa’s largest trading partner, with partnerships focused on building roads, railways and energy projects. As the ninth Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) kicks off this week in Beijing, a new, green theme is shaping their relationship: the global renewable energy race. […]

2 September, 2024 35

Business / Economics

Namcor urged to focus strategy on Green Hydrogen

Namibia has been encouraged to consider a strategic shift for its National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NamCor) to establish itself as a leader in the burgeoning green hydrogen sector. Following a recent study tour to Belgium, a delegation of ten government officials recommended that the country’s oil company transition to include green hydrogen production. NamCor spokesperson Paulo Coelho expressed the company’s enthusiasm about remaining at the forefront of the emerging […]

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