Henry Myburgh, Strategic Account Manager at Vertiv Africa. Mining remains a cornerstone of economic output across many sub-Saharan African nations, often contributing a substantial share of gross domestic product (GDP). As the global energy transition accelerates, the demand for critical minerals – such as cobalt, lithium and copper – is placing Africa’s mineral wealth under…
Johannesburg — The African Energy Commission (AFREC) has concluded a three-day technical training workshop in South Africa aimed at enhancing the country’s capacity to compile and manage comprehensive national energy statistics, a significant step toward strengthening energy data management in Southern Africa. Held from 30 July to 1 August 2025, the training targeted national focal…
Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe with KTDA chairman Chege Kirundi (left) and KTDA CEO Wilson Muthaura (right). PHOTO UGC. By CHEGE KIRUNDI As Chairman of the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA), I have had the unique privilege of engaging with diverse stakeholders in our tea value chain; from smallholder farmers to international buyers. Over time, one…
For decades, firewood has powered the boilers used to dry tea in our factories. PHOTO/UGC. By CHEGE KIRUNDI As chairman of the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA), I have had the privilege of overseeing Kenya’s tea industry, one of the country’s most vital economic pillars and a global brand synonymous with quality. Yet, as stewards…
Humanity’s quest for clean, reliable, and affordable energy is paramount. While solar and wind power offer solutions, a vast, untapped resource lies beneath our feet: the Earth’s internal heat. Geothermal energy has historically been limited to specific regions, but Quaise Energy, an MIT spin-off, is pioneering a groundbreaking technology set to unlock this potential globally….
New York — Two-thirds of the developing world, or ninety-five out of 143 economies, are dependent on commodities for export value, making up 60 percent of their merchandise exports. For the least developed world, this number rises to 80 percent, leaving entire nation’s revenue vulnerable to price swings, fiscal shocks, and evolving trade compositions. Hidden…
United Nations — As a result of the worsening climate crisis, extreme weather patterns have disrupted nearly all aspects of human life around the world. With the impacts of fossil fuel reliance being more pronounced than ever before, the United Nations (UN) has implored governments and industries to begin adopting more sustainable, renewable energy sources….
New York — At the UN 2025 High Level Political Forum last week, global energy leaders warned that without urgent action in expanding access to clean energy, hundreds of millions will remain vulnerable, and the world will risk falling short of its 2030 SDG deadline. At a packed and tense side event, “Advancing Energy Transition…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on African nations to take control of the pricing and trade of their natural resources, stating that the continent must no longer remain a “price taker.” The president made this declaration in a statement posted via his verified X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday. The remarks come as Nigeria…
Africa has begun experiencing frequent extreme weather events. Extreme weather is defined as the kind of heatwaves, droughts, storms and floods that have historically been rare occurrences for the place and time, and which pose a danger to large numbers of people and the economy. Marina Joubert researches how the public connects with science. She…
