Africa

Epiroc, a leading provider of productivity solutions for the mining and infrastructure industries, has launched the Terrah Series, a groundbreaking new family of utility vehicles designed to enhance safety, productivity, and versatility in underground operations. The Terrah Series, born from the successful acquisition of AARD Mining Equipment, leverages decades of …

The Africa Energy Indaba is set to be a pivotal event in 2025, advancing the African energy and utilities sectors through meaningful discussions, partnerships, and networking opportunities. Scheduled from March 4-6 in Cape Town, the Indaba will bring together influential stakeholders, policymakers, industry experts, and investors to address Africa’s energy …

Specialty Rental, a division of Atlas Copco has announced expansion of its rental services into Africa, with East Africa as the first phase of this strategic initiative. The operations are centred in Nairobi, Kenya, where Atlas Copco has been a key player since 1936. Rental equipment is sourced from Sub-Saharan …

With abundant sunshine and wind southern Africa is perfectly positioned to become a global powerhouse in green hydrogen production. As the world shifts towards cleaner energy sources Namibia and South Africa provide favourable conditions and are well situated upon one of the world’s central shipping routes to transport the commodity …

Nairobi, Kenya: African leaders and international partners gathered at COP29 on Tuesday to address the urgent issue of clean cooking, a crisis impacting 1.2 billion people across the continent. The event highlighted the devastating health, environmental, and economic consequences of relying on traditional biomass fuels. “It is unacceptable that women …

The pipeline of gas projects being developed in Africa has never been stronger. However, if the continent is to be competitive in an extremely dynamic international gas market, it must ensure that it offers value. This means shaping an offer that meets the financial and environmental sustainability needs of stakeholders. …

Investing in African Energy, the continent’s premier energy event, is charting a new course, announcing its move to Accra, Ghana, for its 2025 edition. This strategic shift, revealed during the opening session of the 2024 even, reflects a commitment to amplifying AOW’s impact across the African energy landscape. Ghana’s Minister …

Dr. Omar Farouk Ibrahim, Secretary General of the African Petroleum Producers Organisation (APPO), delivered a powerful message at the AOW – Investing in African Energy conference, calling for a unified African front in the global energy landscape and warning against the detrimental effects of the European Union’s planned carbon border …

Ministers and senior energy officials from more than 20 African countries convened today for a closed-door session to address the continent’s pressing energy needs and shape a collective vision for a sustainable energy future. The high-level meeting, held as part of the AOW: Investing in African Energy event, provided a …

With recent geopolitical events highlighting the vulnerabilities of global energy supply chains, Africa is attracting increasing attention as a reliable and promising source of oil and gas. As the world seeks to diversify its energy portfolios and ensure security of supply, investors are recognising the immense potential of Africa’s underexplored …