Africa's Green Transition Must Make Economic Sense

BasiGo's electric buses recoup costs in under a year with zero subsidies, as Kenya's renewable-heavy grid reshapes Africa's transport economics.

Can Africa Industrialise without regional power markets?

Tanzania built a $2.9bn dam in 42 months, yet Zimbabwe imports emergency power and Egypt can't move its solar to cities. What's blocking Africa's grid.

AEW 2026 to Explore Africa’s Shift from Local Content Participation to Industrialization

Mozambique to Angola, local content laws now target industrial capacity, not just jobs. AEW 2026 unpacks what the shift means for investors.

Which Countries are leading in Africa's new energy era?

Africa added a record 4.5GW of solar in 2025, but 560 million people still lack power. Here's which countries are turning energy into advantage.

Zimbabwe Draws the Line: Critical Minerals Policy Rewrites the Rules of Ownership

On 22 May 2026, Harare formally reclassified 13 minerals as either Critical or Strategic, introduced mandatory state co-ownership through Special Purpose Vehicles, and banned raw mineral exports without approved beneficiation plans. The consequences extend from Chinese battery factories to Western capital markets.

Ethiopia Looks to Djibouti for Energy Pipeline As Dangote Sets Sights on East Africa

Ethiopia's Ogaden gas reserves may finally reach global markets — if a two-phase Djibouti pipeline deal holds. Dangote's $4bn bet changes the calculus.

Are China's EVs transforming transport in Ethiopia?

Ethiopia burns $4.2bn a year on fuel imports. A supply shock forced the government's hand — and 115,000 Chinese EVs followed.

The race for East Africa's $17 billion refinery heats up

Dangote's proposed $17bn East Africa refinery is forcing a high-stakes choice between Tanzania and Kenya — with consequences that will shape the region for a generation.

Middle East Peace Deal Puts Africa's Port and Commodity Gains at Risk

US-Iran ceasefire talks threaten to close Africa's Cape Route window before its ports can capitalise. Here's what the data shows.

Here's how Zimbabwe and Zambia are transforming their energy story

Zimbabwe logs 115 blackout-free days. Zambia targets relief by mid-2026. Here is what is driving the turnaround and what it means for minerals capital.

Bikita’s $400 Million Answer: Zimbabwe’s Lithium Strategy Moves From Policy to Plant

One major Chinese-backed miner has put a concrete timeline against Harare's beneficiation ambitions. But the harder question remains unanswered.

Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates-backed KoBold Metals kicks off $2.5 billion copper project in Zambia

KoBold Metals commits up to $2.5bn to Zambia's Mingomba copper project as the global energy transition drives a structural supply deficit. Here's what's at stake for Africa.

China’s Mineral Monopoly: How Africa Lost Control of Its Own Energy Transition

Why Resource-Rich Africa Powers the World But Lives in Darkness