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Zimbabwe’s energy laws and policies need updating to attract investment

As Zimbabwe’s general election approaches, experts are complaining that its energy laws and policies are outdated and need extensive review to promote increased investment in renewable energy.

Issue 486 - 04 June 2023

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Zimbabwe: President Mnangagwa’s date with the electorate

Issue 486 - 04 June 2023

Angola/ DR Congo: US-backing for Lobito corridor, as port developments move ahead

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Issue 486 - 04 June 2023

Zimbabwe: President Mnangagwa’s date with the electorate

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Inauguration of Nigeria's Presient Tinubu

Issue 486 - 30 May 2023

Nigeria: President Tinubu announces end to fuel subsidies as he takes office

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Issue 485 - 30 May 2023

Total’s positive security report could prompt restart of Mozambique LNG

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Nigeria: Dangote refinery progress could point to a better future

The timing of the official commissioning of the 650,000 b/d Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemical Plant on 22 May said as much about local political sensitivities as it did about the facility’s undoubted importance for the Nigerian energy sector.

Issue 485 - 25 May 2023

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Nigeria: Tinubu faces challenge of falling output and regulatory gripes

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Issue 485 - 29 May 2023

Vulnerable Indian Ocean states make strides with renewable energy

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Issue 485 - 28 May 2023

Zimbabwe: Economic malaise threatens Zanu-PF’s hold on power as election approaches

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Issue 485 - 28 May 2023

Can Africa play the fiscal card in the global battle for E&P investment?

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Issue 485 - 28 May 2023

Zimbabwe: Electricity supply is a key election issue

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Issue 485 - 25 May 2023

Ghana agrees debt restructuring deal: History in the making or Groundhog Day?

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Issue 485 - 25 May 2023

Nigeria: Dangote refinery progress could point to a better future

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Issue 485 - 24 May 2023

DR Congo tries to drum up interest in onshore oil blocks amid doubts over export routes

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Issue 485 - 22 May 2023

South African National Petroleum Company moves slowly forward

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Issue 485 - 21 May 2023

South African government to procure 17GW of new power

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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.

Sub-Saharan African power generation trends: East Africa leads the way

African Energy has analysed the latest on-grid power generation data for sub-Saharan 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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