Energy

Southern African Independent Power Producer, Sturdee Energy has partnered with Upepo Energy on the 200MW Masaiti Wind project. The collaboration will grow Sturdee Energy’s regional footprint, allowing the IPP to deliver reliable, flexible power. Sturdee Energy is building on its existing 280MW of renewable energy capacity in SADC by entering …

Botswana’s electricity equation is beginning to change, from a country accustomed to supplementing domestic generation with imports to one with ambitions of becoming a net power exporter. New renewable-energy capacity, stronger performance from Morupule B Power Station and a more diversified generation mix are giving the country greater control over …

Angola, Botswana, Mozambique and Zambia delegation heads to US as demand from mining and industrial growth accelerates grid investment Southern Africa’s growing electricity requirements are opening a new commercial front for US energy technology companies, as power-sector decision makers from Angola, Botswana, Mozambique and Zambia travel to the United States …

Botswana is moving to close the gap between energy ambition and investment delivery, with Government stepping up efforts to bring banks, development partners, technology providers and the private sector closer to the country’s minerals and energy agenda. The shift is becoming increasingly visible through a series of engagements over the …

Africa’s energy landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation. In 2025, Standard Bank’s financing for renewable energy power generation outpaced that for non-renewable power generation by a ratio of 8:1, signalling a shift towards cleaner and more sustainable energy systems across the continent. With nearly 600 million people across Africa still …

The African Development Bank Group launched a Mission 300 Progress Tracker, at the African Development Bank Group’s 2026 Annual Meetings in Brazzaville, Congo. According to the financial institution, the public digital platform provides real-time data on electricity access across Africa, it offers project-level visibility into Mission 300 supported operations, enabling …

Southern African solar solutions provider SolarSaver, solar technology manufacturer Sigenergy and distributor SIAAC have partnered to simplify the shift to renewable energy for businesses across Africa, cemented by a 100 MWh corporate agreement. This strategic alliance leverages SolarSaver’s capex-free solar solutions, SIAAC’s robust distribution network, and Sigenergy’s advanced energy storage …

A decisive shift is underway as President Advocate Duma Gideon Boko, currently on a working visit to the Sultanate of Oman, met with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq at Al Barakah Palace to advance high-impact agreements set to reshape the country’s energy and economic landscape. The engagement underscored deepening diplomatic ties, …

A 21MW solar plant is set to power up to 30% of electricity demand at the Motheo Copper Mine, marking a significant clean energy milestone in Botswana’s Kalahari Copper Belt. Through its 100% Botswana subsidiary, Tshukudu Metals, Sandfire Resources has sealed a deal with Release, a subsidiary of Scatec ASA, …

VICTORIA FALLS—The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is set to pivot from regional dialogue to industrial implementation as it prepares to host the 2026 SADC Sustainable Energy Week (SEW) from February 23 to 27. Hosted at the Elephant Hills Resort, the high-level summit arrives at a critical juncture for the …