Kenya’s electric vehicle (EV) market is entering a defining stage shifting from small pilot projects to widespread adoption. Yet, EV affordability and vehicle supply remain the biggest obstacles. Tax breaks and local assembly are beginning to reduce prices, but import duties, limited model availability, and unclear used EV rules still make ownership costly. If Kenya…
Tanzania’s long-dormant Eyasi-Wembere rift basin has returned fresh signs of hydrocarbons, with recent geochemical, seismic, and borehole studies pointing to rocks capable of storing oil. If confirmed by drilling, the find could shift Tanzania’s energy balance boosting domestic supply and drawing new upstream investment even as the country balances gas-export ambitions and clean-energy pressures. Why…
Africa’s green finance moment is accelerating. From sustainable bonds to carbon credits, investors are increasingly aligning profits with purpose. In 2025, Africa’s ESG investment landscape is defined by new financing instruments, growing private equity activity, and stronger sustainability frameworks. These shifts matter because they determine how fast the continent can build clean energy systems, resilient…
A Financial Turning Point That Could Reshape South Africa’s Energy Future For the first time in nearly a decade, Eskom has reported a full-year profit and declared it will pause all new borrowing until 2028. This marks a critical shift for South Africa’s power landscape, one that affects every home, business, and industry connected to…
South Africa’s Eskom is urging African governments, financiers, and regional blocs to create a unified framework for green energy investment. Speaking at African Energy Week 2025, Eskom emphasized that fragmented policies and high capital costs are deterring investors and slowing Africa’s renewable energy transition. The power utility called for harmonized regulations, shared technical standards, and…
The $100 Billion Hole Africa is losing approximately $100 billion every year due to stalled energy and infrastructure projects. Despite ambitious industrialization blueprints, most remain on paper because of chronic underfinancing. The result is delayed power generation, idle construction sites, and millions of missed jobs across the continent. This loss represents not just money left…
QatarEnergy has agreed to acquire a 27% participating interest in the North Cleopatra offshore exploration block in Egypt from Shell, in a deal announced on October 5–6, 2025. Shell will remain the operator with a 36% stake, while Chevron holds another 27%, and Tharwa Petroleum Company, an Egyptian firm, retains 10%. The transaction is subject…
Cooling as the AI Factory’s Hidden Backbone Artificial intelligence has changed the way we think about data centres. In the past, compute was the bottleneck. Now, it’s heat. GPUs used in AI training and inference are doubling in density, with some chips consuming more than 700 watts each. Racks that once drew a manageable amount…
Kenya’s power grid is under mounting pressure as the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) accelerates, pushing electricity demand from charging up by 300 percent in just two years, according to industry estimates. The surge highlights both opportunities and challenges for Kenya’s clean energy transition, especially as the country imports more electricity to stabilize supply. Power…
Africa is enjoying a renewed rush of oil and gas investment: massive offshore finds, export-focused LNG projects and clearer commercial terms in several countries have attracted billions in capital. But while neighbours are cashing in, South Africa is struggling to convert strong domestic demand into bankable projects. This blog compares what Nigeria, Mozambique and Namibia…
