Britam General Insurance has launched Kenya’s first electric-vehicle (EV) insurance product, tailored to both fully electric and hybrid vehicles, an innovative move aimed at fast-tracking green mobility and strengthening its sustainability agenda in East Africa’s largest economy. This new product is carefully designed for the specific challenges of EV ownership: Battery Protect Cover Extension: Covers…
African Development Bank (AfDB) has signed an $850,000 grant agreement with Invest in Africa (IIA). This funding backs the MicroGREEN project aimed at creating up to 500 green job opportunities in agroforestry, fisheries, and biodiversity conservation across Ghana and Senegal. This grant specifically targets inclusive development, focusing on capacity development and value-chain enhancement to help…
Written By: Faith Jemosop On 11 August 2025, the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) urged South African homeowners and businesses not to proceed with registering their low-voltage rooftop solar PV systems and battery energy storage systems (BESSs), also known as small-scale embedded generation (SSEG), with Eskom or municipalities until the registration requirements are fully rationalized…
Written By: Faith Jemosop In a deal worth more than ZAR 750 million, African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM) has sold its shares in three of South Africa’s major renewable energy projects, Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm, Kalkbult Solar, and Linde Solar. While the exit may raise eyebrows, it’s part of a calculated strategy: cashing out on…
Written By: Faith Jemosop African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM), via its IDEAS Fund, has finalized the divestiture of stakes in three major South African renewable energy projects in a transaction valued at over ZAR 750 million (approximately USD 41.8 million). Most Critical Takeaways Assets sold: AIIM exited a 21% stake in Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm (138 MW, Eastern Cape) and…
Written By: Faith Jemosop Mali’s power grid is on the verge of collapse as a staggering debt of over $94 million (more than 54 billion CFA francs) owed to SOGEM, the regional agency managing the Manantali Dam, threatens to disrupt electricity supply. In a letter dated April 25, SOGEM’s director general warned that the situation…
By Thuita Gatero, City Power, Johannesburg’s electricity utility, is teetering on the edge of collapse, plagued by allegations of mismanagement, fraudulent qualifications, and questionable appointments. Recent investigations have exposed a troubling pattern of systemic failures within the organization, raising serious concerns about its ability to deliver reliable electricity to millions of residents. As the city…
The United States in in talks with the Congolese government for a minerals deal. The announcement, however, has sparked a mix of cautious optimism and deep skepticism, as the DRC’s history with foreign partnerships has often led to exploitation, unfulfilled promises, and accusations of neocolonialism. As the DRC navigates this potential deal, the stakes are…
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 Angola has dramatically increased diesel prices, a move directly linked to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) demands for subsidy reductions,…
HARARE, Zimbabwe – In a move that signals a significant shift in its energy strategy and geopolitical alignment, Zimbabwe has forged a nuclear power partnership with Russia. This agreement, centered on the development of small modular reactors (SMRs), aims to alleviate the nation’s persistent energy crisis and bolster its economic ambitions. However, it also raises…
