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Small steps forward for DR Congo, as western backers offer more support

There are pockets of progress in building infrastructure across Democratic Republic of Congo, with commercial operators and development finance institutions supporting a range of projects. But with eastern regions traumatised by violence and an uncertain election looming in December, the country remains as challenging an environment as ever, writes Jon Marks.

Issue 491 - 25 September 2023

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Issue 491 - 24 September 2023

South Africa: Ivanhoe opts for IPP power supply for Platreef mine

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South Africa: Western nations and China offer finance for grids

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Issue 491 - 20 September 2023

DR Congo: Ivanhoe advances hydropower supply to Kamoa-Kakula copper mine

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Lobito Corridor’s extension to Zambia backed by US and EU

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Issue 491 - 12 September 2023

Djibouti’s Red Sea Power wind plant commissioned

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Issue 490 - 07 September 2023

South Africa: Northam to add up to 60MW of solar at Bushveld mines

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Issue 490 - 31 August 2023

South Africa: Vedanta Zinc International signs PPA for mine’s power supply

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Issue 490 - 23 August 2023

Namibia: Uranium miner confirms solar power plant construction start

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Issue 490 - 23 August 2023

Sandfire starts up Botswana copper mine and gains Motheo licence extension

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Issue 490 - 22 August 2023

South Africa: Safripol to double capacity of Sasolburg solar power plant

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Issue 490 - 22 August 2023

South Africa: Harmony Gold commissions three solar power plants

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Issue 490 - 21 August 2023

South Africa: Chemicals producer eyes completion of second solar plant

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Issue 490 - 19 August 2023

Mozambique: Kenmare to spend up to $25m on Moma power infrastructure

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Issue 490 - 18 August 2023

Mauritania’s Tasiast solar/storage plant due online by year-end

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Issue 490 - 14 August 2023

New Balama graphite offtake deals, PV/storage plant complete

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New data illustrates the performance and prospects for renewable energy in Africa

The latest figures from African Energy's Live Data platform show the direction of the continent's on-grid power generation industry over the next five years

North Africa power trends: Renewable energy potential only partially met in gas-addicted region

African Energy has analysed the latest on-grid power generation data for North Africa.

New report suggests SDG7 could be achieved by 2034

African Energy staff led research for the Africa-EU Energy Partnership’s second annual European Financial Flows on SDG7 to Africa report.

Research underlines challenges faced by carbon and renewable credits markets

Almost 50% of respondents to an African Energy survey said the certification of carbon or renewable credits is too costly or time-intensive.

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