Namibia Secures next Step in Green Hydrogen Project
January 20, 2022
President Hage Geingob stated in his New Year’s speech that Namibia will receive N$100 million in concession fees from HYPHEN…
AfCFTA’s Protocol on Intellectual Property Rights and its potential effects on Africa’s Economic Growth
January 19, 2022
Intellectual Property Rights in Africa
The 21st century is mainly characterized by its rapid economic development[1] and a …
Understanding the impact of a ‘Net-Zero by 2050’ on African Economies and Livelihoods: Defining a ‘Just Transition’
January 18, 2022
In May 2021, the International Energy Agency (IEA) published a report called ‘Net-Zero by 2050: A Roadmap for the Global …
The Eu’s Plan to Label Natural Gas and Nuclear Energy as Sustainable — is This Move Good for the African Continent?
January 11, 2022
The EU stated on January 1, 2022, that it sees a role for gas and nuclear energy “as a method …
The World’s Largest Wind Farm, Hornsea 2, to Start Producing Power
January 6, 2022
The Hornsea 2 offshore wind farm in the United Kingdom’s North Sea, owned by the Danish energy company Ørsted, has …
Repositioning Africa under the AfCFTA
January 5, 2022
Established in 2018, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), represents perhaps Africa’s biggest opportunity for the next few decades …
Renewable Energy Growth in 2021 and Forecast till 2026
January 5, 2022
In 2021, nearly 290 GW of new renewable power was installed, a 3% increase over 2020’s already exceptional growth. In …
The Role Artificial Intelligence Can Play in Improving Africa’s Energy Situation
December 21, 2021
A huge revolution is taking place in the global energy system right now, and in the decades to come, energy …
Renewable Energy Storage Potential in Africa and How Germany Has Been Able to Use Energy Storage to Improve Its Economy
December 20, 2021
According to World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim. “Battery storage can help countries leapfrog to the next generation …
Key Changes in the Finance Act 2021
December 16, 2021
Introduction
On 8 December, the National Assembly received the 2021 Finance Bill (the Bill) for consideration and eventual passage. As …
Investment Considerations of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA)
December 15, 2021
Background
The AfCFTA was created in March 2018, with the expectation of tying a USD 3 Trillion regional market with …
The EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW): Promoting a Green and Just Transition in Africa’s ‘Hotspots’ such as Mpumalanga
December 14, 2021
Beyond the EU: Aiming for a Just Transition at ‘Global’ Level
The EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW), which …