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The funding partners of the Covid-19 Off-Grid Recovery Platform have announced an additional $20 million in funding. The programme aims to support the recovery of the off-grid solar power sector, …
AFRICA: Green Off-Grid Support Mechanism Extended With $20m Read More
In a new report by the World Bank, researchers recommend investing $127 billion in green mini-grids to provide access to electricity for half a billion people in developing countries, particularly …
AFRICA: $127bn Investment Needed To Unlock Potential of Green Mini-Grids Read More
The Government of Ethiopia signalled its readiness to issue license for a United States company to commence the long awaited gas and oil production. This is indicated by Eng. Takele …
Ethiopia to Allow US Company Produce Gas and Oil Read More
Ethiopia has announced a discovery of 7 trillion cubic feet of natural gas in the Ogaden. An American based petroleum property analysis and consulting firm, Netherland, Swell & Associates, verified …
Ethiopia Discovers 7 Trillion Cubic Feet of Natural Gas in Ogaden Read More
According to the UN, up to 20 million people in East Africa are currently facing famine as a result of drought caused by delayed rains. While startups like Virridy work …
Virridy collaborates to improve water security in Africa through a model based on climate finance. Read More
With the aim of serving 100 million people by 2030, Majik Water has developed a clever method to extract water from the atmosphere, even in desert areas. By utilising this …
The Kenyan Startup “Majik” Creates Clean Drinking Water out of Thin Air. Read More
In Uganda, the solar energy provider Aptech Africa is commissioning an 8.5 kWp solar PV system to recharge the batteries of electric motorbikes belonging to the Kampala-based green mobility start-up …
Aptech Supplies Solar Power to Zembo’s Electric Motorbikes Read More
Toyota Kenya has acquired a 35% stake in solar installation company Ofgen for an undisclosed value, deepening the auto firm’s interest in the growing clean energy market and offering an …
Toyota Kenya Acquires 35pc Stake in Solar Installation Firm Read More
President William Ruto was sworn in as the 5th president of the Republic of Kenya. In his address soon after being sworn in as president, he reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to …
President William Ruto Reaffirms Kenya’s Commitment to Transition To 100% Clean Energy By 2030 Read More
The government of Rwanda is launching the pilot phase of the “Green City Kigali” project. Conceived in 2020, but interrupted by Covid-19, the initiative will enable the implementation of sustainable …
RWANDA: Green City Kigali Pilot Phase for A Green Capital Is Launched Read More