Posted in Power Southern Africa
Although 37% of Zimbabweans have access to electricity, which is in excess of the 31% African average, the gap between installed capacity and peak demand in Zimbabwe is approximately 1,200MW.
Posted in Power Renewables Infrastructure Northern Africa Southern Africa Central Africa Western Africa Eastern Africa
The African continent is enormous. By virtue of its size, the implementation of renewable energy projects and distribution of power faces inevitable challenges.
Posted in Transport Southern Africa
In 2003, SARS Customs began the colossal task of re-writing the South African Customs legislation.
Posted in Western Africa Oil and gas Power Renewables Transport Mining Infrastructure Agriculture
With effect from 24 April 2017, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will allow investors to engage in foreign exchange trading at rates set by the buyers and sellers.
Posted in Blog post Renewables Southern Africa
Norton Rose Fulbright has advised Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) on the expansion and rehabilitation of the Kariba South hydro power and Hwange coal-fired power plants.
On 21 April 2017 a new International Arbitration Billwas presented to South Africa’s parliament.
Posted in Renewables Northern Africa Southern Africa Central Africa Western Africa Eastern Africa Blog post
Lack of available energy is one of the biggest problems facing Africa. This problem needs a solution. History to date has shown that inward investment is needed to create solutions to this problem.
Posted in Infrastructure Mining Agriculture Northern Africa Southern Africa Central Africa Western Africa Eastern Africa
A particular type of insurance - index based insurance - has evolved to address the needs of smallholders in regions most at risk from drought.
Posted in Mining Renewables Southern Africa
The matter of Earthlife Africa Johannesburg v The Minister of Environmental Affairs and others is South Africa’s first judgment relating to climate change impact.
Posted in Power Renewables Infrastructure Mining Transport Northern Africa Southern Africa Central Africa Western Africa Eastern Africa
The vision of non-polluting hydrogen fuel cell transport meeting the world’s needs still seems a long way off.
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