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In 2025, solar energy overtook fintech and the services sector as Africa’s leading destination for investment. A new report shows that capital flowed more heavily into clean energy than in previous years, reflecting a clear shift in investor focus.
In January alone, Nigeria recorded two nationwide grid collapses. Despite billions poured into the power sector over the years, the national grid remains fragile and unreliable. This report examines why that is the case.
Despite much talk to the contrary, Africa is more likely to back fossil fuel projects than renewables this year. From Nigeria to Senegal to Congo, the continent’s policy direction points to expanding oil and gas development as a pathway to industrialisation and economic growth.
A new Eskom report has confirmed that South Africa’s renewable energy adoption is not gaining momentum as expected. After nearly three years of stalled green transition, the utility signals continued reliance on coal.
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Kenya launched an initial public offering of its state owned pipeline infrastructure, aiming to raise more than $800 million. This write up examines the key details of the offering.
South Africa isn’t moving away from coal anytime soon. Even after Eskom’s recovery from debt and reduced load-shedding, the government’s focus has shifted to reviving old coal plants. Investors, too, now prioritize coal projects over renewable energy initiatives.
Renewable energy is gaining ground fast in Africa. A new report shows that falling costs, supportive government policies, and other incentives are making it a more appealing option than gas for generating power.
Nigeria’s big businesses are abandoning its unreliable national grid, creating a huge revenue gap for the electricity sector. Meanwhile, mid-tier firms and low-income consumers are left to shoulder the rising cost of power.
