Energy & Utilities

The latest Energy & Utilities sector features, company profiles, and executive interviews from across Africa.

Latest Energy & Utilities Corporate Stories

Rural Electrification Agency : Equalising Energy Access

The Rural Electrification Agency is on a mission to bring power to disadvantaged and remote communities in Nigeria. CEO, Abba Abubakar Aliyu, sheds light on the economic benefits of connecting the population.

Unlocking Business Performance Through Advanced Industrial Software Solutions

Kabeer Sewpersad, Sales Manager for Digital Solutions in Process Industries at ABB South Africa, discusses how digital solutions aid improvement and shape the future of many industries

African Clean Energy Developments (ACED) : Empowering Expansion

As South Africa’s renewable energy sector grows, so does energy and utilities company African Clean Energy Developments. James Cumming, General Manager, tells us more about its recent expansion and vision for the future.

Serengeti Energy : Stewards of the Serengeti

Serengeti Energy has harnessed the power to provide clean and affordable energy, contribute to environmental sustainability, and advance economic development. Chief Technical Officer, Brian Brooks, tells us more.

Lesotho Highlands Development Authority : The Epitome of Dam Expertise

Facilitating a comprehensive synthesis between dam technology and energy production, Tente Tente, Chief Executive at the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority, the implementing agency for Lesotho Highlands Water Project, enlightens us about the project’s most recent developments in hydropower and water transfer. 

MANERGY : Industrialisation Challenge in Africa

Launched by MANERGY at the beginning of this year, IROKO Africa is enabling the development of eco-resilient and competitive industry in Africa. With Managing Director, Emilie Delevallee, we learn more about the group’s first international subsidiary and how it is tackling the challenge of sustainable industrialisation in Africa in line with the Paris Agreement.

IPT PowerTech Group : Strengthening Specialised Systems

With the ability to combine power, telecommunications, and managed services, IPT PowerTech Group is a leading complete solutions provider.

Virunga Energies : Connecting the Congolese Community

As a force for change in the electrical sector and beyond, we speak to Virunga Energies about its high-impact projects centred around nature.

Solarcentury Africa : A Bright Future for Renewable Energy

We speak to Jason De Carteret, Head of Solarcentury Africa, about harnessing the sun’s energy to find greener solutions in Africa.

South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) : Spotlight

The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association is delivering a solar PV powered future. Rethabile Melamu, CEO, weighs up the challenges and opportunities for the solar PV industry.