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Event highlights opportunity to transform
14th February 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

With a rapidly expanding population and increasing urbanisation, Africa’s energy demand is projected to soar, requiring innovative solutions, sustainable practices and significant investments to... 


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Energy conference advances collaboration, innovation and inclusion
17th January 2025

Leading energy conference and exhibition, the Africa Energy Indaba – being hosted from March 4 to 6, 2025, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre – is set to unite global and African... 


Unlock Powerful Networking and Business Opportunities at the Africa Energy Indaba 2025
2nd December 2024

The Africa Energy Indaba, scheduled to take place from 4 - 6 March 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, is set to deliver an unparalleled networking and business experience for... 


BW8 last under IRP 2019, nuclear ambitions not a pipe dream – Mantashe
22nd March 2024 By: Irma Venter

Bid Window 8 of government’s Renewable Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme will be the last bid window under the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2019, says Mineral Resources and Energy... 


MOZAMBIQUE-SECUNDA PIPELINE
Rompco operates the 865 km pipeline linking Mozambique’s gas fields to markets in Mozambique and industrial operations in Secunda
Pipeline progress enhances Southern Africa’s energy market, capacity
16th February 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Gas is a key enabler for economic growth and social development in the Southern Africa region, and a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels, says joint venture (JV) Republic of Mozambique Pipeline... 


LATEST ITERATION
The 2024 iteration of the Africa Energy Indaba reflects a comprehensive strategy designed to address both immediate and future energy challenges
Event aims to catalyse change, progress in next decade
16th February 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

With a focus on long-term sustainable development and innovation, African energy sector-focused event Africa Energy Indaba (AEI) aims to catalyse change and progress over the next decade. The 2024... 


Mantashe says SA must not ‘walk away from coal’ as Greenpeace disrupts his Indaba speech
17th March 2023 By: Irma Venter

Greenpeace Africa last week disrupted Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe’s opening speech at the Africa Energy Indaba in Cape Town by staging a silent protest in front of the... 


NUM backs Mantashe on pro-coal stance
10th March 2023 By: Donna Slater

Labour union the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) has expressed its support for Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe’s pro-coal stance, alleging “coercion” efforts to move away... 


Renewables and hydrogen infrastructure
Namibia stresses green hydrogen ambitions, plans
9th March 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

The south west African Republic of Namibia sought to become the sustainability hub of Africa and aimed to become the first carbon-neutral country on the continent. This was highlighted on Wednesday... 


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Mantashe affirms commitment to coal as Greenpeace disrupts his Indaba speech
7th March 2023 By: Irma Venter

Greenpeace Africa on Tuesday disrupted Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe’s opening speech at the Africa Energy Indaba in Cape Town by staging a silent protest in front of the... 


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Returning in-person Indaba to host Africa energy discourse
10th February 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

The fifteenth edition of the Africa Energy Indaba (AEI) – which will be hosted from March 7 to 9 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, in the Western Cape – will be hosted as a fully... 


More investment needed to finance energy projects in Africa
10th February 2023

Raising capital for energy projects and building sustainable pipelines is complex in a market that is challenged by demand for fossil fuels, while simultaneously trying to satisfy carbon-neutral... 


Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe
Mantashe wants to ‘refocus’ just energy transition debate as DMRE moves to finalise own policy
1st March 2022 By: Terence Creamer

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe indicated on Tuesday that his department will seek to “refocus” South Africa’s just energy transition debate as it prepares to finalise its... 


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Indaba ties in with city’s energy plans
25th February 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

With the City of Cape Town being an emerging leader in the new energy space in South Africa, Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says hosting the Africa Energy Indaba (AEI) at the Cape Town... 


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EPC company a gold partner at Indaba
25th February 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Engineering procurement and construction (EPC) company Lesedi is participating at this year’s Africa Energy Indaba (AEI) as a gold partner, says Lesedi business development executive Shane Pereira.... 


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Power Quality the focus at AEI
25th February 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

The National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) aims to raise awareness of the importance of Power Quality in the manufacturing industry at this year’s Africa Energy Indaba (AEI).... 


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Indaba to focus on increasing need for energy access
25th February 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

This year’s Africa Energy Indaba (AEI) will focus on the growing need for energy access throughout Africa, says exhibitions company Siyenza MD Liz Hart. The event will be held at the Cape Town... 


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Council to coordinate content at Indaba
25th February 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

The South African Electrotechnical Export Council (SAEEC), supported by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC), is collaborating with the Africa Energy Indaba (AEI) to profile... 


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Law firm to provide insight on energy laws
25th February 2022 By: Sabrina Jardim

Law firm Norton Rose Fulbright will participate at this year’s Africa Energy Indaba as a partner, providing a legal perspective on energy sector laws. The global law firm provides a business law... 


AEI Indaba set to take place in March
4th February 2022

The Africa Energy Indaba (AEI) conference, now in its fourteenth year, combines the hybrid model of virtual discussion and debate from March 1 to 3 with an on-site in-person exhibition from March 1... 


South Africa urged to play to strengths as its plots role in lithium-ion battery value chain
South Africa urged to play to strengths as its plots role in lithium-ion battery value chain
3rd March 2021 By: Terence Creamer

A newly released study of the potential for developing a lithium-ion battery value chain in South Africa concludes that the country should prioritise minerals beneficiation and mining, as well as... 


De Ruyter urges greater industrial policy integration with renewables roll-out
De Ruyter urges greater industrial policy integration with renewables roll-out
1st March 2021 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa would be foregoing an “extraordinary opportunity” should it fail to develop local manufacturing capacity around its large-scale and multidecade deployment of renewable energy, Eskom... 


RESILIENT INDUSTRY
The renewables sector is proving its resilience in the midst of a crisis
Rising demand underpins renewables’ importance
19th February 2021

As demand rises for more accessible renewable energy, the Africa Energy Indaba conference discussions are set to underscore various new avenues for innovative financing to steer Africa’s... 


SHAKING UP THE INDUSTRY 
Energy storage technologies are viewed as a potential game-changer for widespread adoption of renewable energy generation throughout Africa
Storage high on the agenda for emerging economies
19th February 2021

Energy storage coupled with renewable energy ensures less intermittent supply of power, thereby solving balancing and system reliability issues, the Africa Energy Indaba stated in a January press... 


OPPORTUNITIES GALORE 
There is no doubt that Africa remains open for exploration by oil and gas companies
Unpacking opportunities in Africa’s gas sector
19th February 2021

Africa’s oil and gas potential will grow significantly over the next two decades, driven by population growth, urbanisation and the emergence of a wealthier middle class in Africa, according to the... 


Future electricity system will have to be ‘conducted in an orchestra’
20th March 2020 By: Kim Cloete

Companies and governments have been urged to embrace disruptive technology, as it can contribute to decarbonising energy and make it cleaner, greener and more accessible. Executives and experts... 


Koeberg power station
Lesedi keen to retain nuclear skills built up over years in SA
20th March 2020 By: Kim Cloete

South African engineering, procurement, construction and maintenance company Lesedi is keen to use its nuclear expertise and skills in South Africa and other African countries and is also looking... 


IRP to be reviewed frequently, says DMRE
IRP to be reviewed frequently, says DMRE
13th March 2020 By: Kim Cloete

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) says it has started with its work to implement the Integrated Resources Plan (IRP) 2019 from a policy and regulatory point of view. A Section... 


eSwatini long-term energy master plan unpacked
eSwatini long-term energy master plan unpacked
13th March 2020 By: Kim Cloete

The Kingdom of eSwatini, previously called Swaziland, is confident it is on the right track by developing its renewable energy sector to help reduce its reliance on its neighbours for power.... 


LIZ HART The Africa Energy Indaba 2020 will shed light on what is required of municipalities
Indaba to shape Africa energy policies
31st January 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

The Africa Energy Indaba conference provides a yearly programme that shapes energy policies for the continent. The conference will take place this year from March 3 to 4 at the Sandton Convention... 


Renewable Sector Prepares Just Transition Roadmap for Declining Coal and Gold Mining Regions
28th October 2019

South Africa’s renewable energy sector has revealed the preparation of a transition roadmap that seeks to speed up and assist the mobilisation of wind and solar energy in regions where gold and... 


AfDB power, energy, climate and green growth complex VP Amadou Hott
AfDB optimistic about Eskom’s turnaround prospects
19th February 2019 By: Terence Creamer

The African Development Bank (AfDB), which has extended billions of rands in loans to Eskom, says it is optimistic the actions being taken to turnaround the embattled South African power utility... 


Energy Minister Jeff Radebe
Radebe says IRP to be finalised in March and promises to address IPP issues soon
19th February 2019 By: Terence Creamer

Energy Minister Jeff Radebe listed the finalisation of the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for electricity as South Africa’s main energy priority and indicated on Tuesday the policy should be... 


AFRICA’S ENERGY FUTURE The Africa Energy Indaba will take place at the Sandton Convention Centre, in Johannesburg, from February 19 and 20 this year
Event set to dissect the future of African energy
15th February 2019 By: Paige Müller

The eleventh edition of the Africa Energy Indaba – which will take place at the Sandton Convention Centre, in Johannesburg, from February 19 to 20 this year – will focus on the future prospects and... 


A CHANGING FUTURE Several disruptive forces are set to threaten the traditional power utility business model
Power utility business models set to change
15th February 2019

According to Africa Energy Indaba organiser Siyenza, African power utilities must respond appropriately to impending forces to prevent being surpassed by technological and market change. The... 


DEMAND SPIKE
Africa is still undergoing rapid urbanisation, further contributing to its economic development and energy consumption demands
Continent’s energy demands increase
15th February 2019

Africa’s demand for energy is steadily increasing and solutions to meet this growth have become a major concern amongst the energy sector leaders of the continent. Key factors contributing to this... 


ADEQUATE GENERATION 
The Africa Energy Indaba Conference will discuss, debate and seek solutions to enable adequate energy generation across the continent.
What to expect from 2019 Africa Energy Indaba
15th February 2019

The Africa Energy Indaba Conference is the definitive energy conference for Africa providing an annual programme that shapes energy policy for the African continent. Key issues that impact the... 


UPDATING INFRASTRUCTURE The ECIC is aiding Mozambique State utility Electricidade de Mocambique in a project to finance the rehabilitation of the country’s electricity infrastructure in northern Mozambique and in Maputo
Energy capacity shortfalls stunting Africa’s industrialisation efforts
15th February 2019 By: Paige Müller

Insurance company the Export Credit Insurance Corporation of South Africa (ECIC) says there are significant shortfalls and backlogs in Africa’s installed energy capacity, which is stunting the... 


GAS ON THE RISE There has been and increase in the development of gas-fired power stations throughout Africa
Renewable grids present investment opportunity
15th February 2019 By: Paige Müller

The recent trend towards the development of renewable energy, including those based on smart grids and microgrids in Africa, has encouraged the establishment of a new renewable energy equity fund.... 


MITIGATING EMISSIONS 
NCPC-SA’s South African Industrial Energy Efficiency (IEE) project has mitigating about 3.7-million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions
Technical workshops to address energy efficiency
15th February 2019 By: Paige Müller

The Department of Trade and Industry’s National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) programme states that it will host technical workshops at this year’s Africa Energy Indaba. NCPC-SA... 


AFFORDABLE ENERGY
For the first time, South Africa is seeing a real opportunity to buck the trend of ever-increasing electricity tariffs
Renewables ensure cleaner national energy
15th February 2019 By: Paige Müller

The wide-scale adoption of renewable energy projects throughout South Africa will result in a more cost-effective and cleaner national energy supply, says renewable-energy development and... 


Africa Power Vision to Form Integral Component of Africa Energy Indaba 2019
1st November 2018

The annual Africa Energy Indaba 2019 will cover a wide range of topics pertinent to Africa’s energy industry. The Africa Power Vision is amongst these topics and will be conveyed through a... 


Mozambique President inaugurates 120 MW gas-fired power station
4th March 2016 By: Anine Kilian

The mass deployment of often-overlooked mini, or small-scale, hydropower projects to complement existing energy generation in Africa emerged as a key theme during a panel discussion at the Africa... 


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