DRC offers critical mineral deals to US investors
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has taken a decisive step that could reshape the global critical minerals landscape. On January 20 2026, Kinshasa formally... Read more.
As billions pour into SA’s clean energy, can power grid keep up?
South Africa is at a critical inflection point in its energy transition, with billions of rands flowing into renewable power and investor confidence riding high,... Read more.
African countries move to tighten governance in digital credit products
Regulators are reasserting control over Africa’s digital credit market that has expanded rapidly on the back of mobile money, thin oversight, and unmet demand... Read more.
Largest off-grid solar project in Africa
Angola has reached a meaningful milestone in its energy transition with the commissioning of Africa’s largest off-grid solar and battery energy storage system... Read more.
How permit hoarding, regulatory uncertainty sabotage junior miners
South Africa’s junior mining sector was designed to be a low-barrier entry point for emerging miners, black industrialists and community-scale operations to access... Read more.
EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism enters enforcement phase
The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has become fully operational since January 1 2026, marking a decisive shift in how carbon costs... Read more.
Global popularity of Africa’s Baobab tree raises biodiversity risk
For centuries, the baobab has stood as one of Africa’s most powerful natural provider of food, medicine, water, and cultural meaning. Today, the ancient tree is... Read more.
Western Cape municipality to add 10MW of solar capacity via 20-year PPA
When Swartland Municipality announced plans to procure 10 MW of solar photovoltaic capacity through a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA), the move marked another... Read more.
Zimbabwe kicks off ambitious 600MW floating solar project in 2026
Zimbabwe is poised to break new ground in sustainable energy with the launch of a 600MW floating solar project on Lake Kariba, marking a major step in the country’s... Read more.
Western Cape strengthens biodiversity protection with massive land expansion
The Western Cape has expanded its provincial conservation estate by more than 47 000 hectares, marking one of the largest recent additions to protected land in... Read more.
