Omar Farouk Ibrahim, Secretary General of the African Petroleum Producers' Organisation, is pleased that a little over two years after announcing the creation of the Africa Energy Bank, it is now at the point where it just needs ratification from one other country to be launched.

Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe clarified at a press conference during #AfricaOilWeek that the @DMRE_ZA remains intact as a government department until March 2025, albeit with two ministers until then.

This morning, during the Day 2 Opening Address of Africa Oil Week, Director-General in the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) Jacob Mbele said, "Ensuring energy security is a priority for us while dealing with sustainability and access issues.” #AOW #AfricaOilWeek

Taking the stage at Africa Oil Week, Priscillah Mabelane, Chairperson of the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA), said Africa’s energy transition does not reflect the global north’s energy transition. “It is about using our resources, including gas… while

A wholesome thread that will restore your faith in humanity 🧵 1. This made my day 🥹❤️

The best thing about attending events is getting to meet the ESI Africa 'fans', our supporters who are as thrilled to meet the team behind the news, views, and analysis. #power #energy #water #Mobility

The team is attending the Southern Africa Oil & Gas Conference today. Keep a watch on the website to find out why we have aligned the brand with this sector event. Side note: It's great to see the hearing impaired taken into consideration during the keynote address. #SAOGC2025

The #SAOGC2025 is officially underway. Day 1 sets the tone for the rest of the conference as the focus is on enabling development for sustainable energy future #OilAndGasLeadership

Why do African countries receive low credit ratings despite recovery rates aligning with global peers? Join me and my guest speakers from the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) and ISS. Register with ESI Africa lnkd.in/dvrDASBQ #CreditRisk #AfricaFinance #Webinar

Smart grids require strategic planning and digital solutions. youtu.be/zD43QGJFbWQ?si…

Always a pleasure speaking with The Kenya Power & Lighting Company Plc. experts. youtu.be/U0DRuq_OtHk?si…

Are Africa’s green hydrogen ambitions achievable or just hype? Our editor-in-chief Nicolette Pombo 🌍 explores the challenges and promises of hydrogen development on the continent. Read here: vukagroup-media.com/ESIAfrica2025H…

Don't miss this discussion on the promise of water meters. It's free to attend but registration is a must to secure your attendance. Where? Online StreamYard When? 7 August at 2pm SAST Ready to get involved? Sign up now: streamyard.com/watch/3UihgFMA…

No country can treat water as an infinite resource! Botswana took note and turned to metering to help shift to a more sensible, proactive #water management stance. Join me for this conversation and add your insights lnkd.in/dATkFPhj

As the ESI Africa editorial team plans for the 2026 content calendar, I’d love to hear from you! Your insights help us focus on the sectors that matter most. So, please take our ONE-Question poll to indicate which ones you are most interested in. menti.com/al3qtyzjot6a

A broken ecosystem guarantees a broken water system, and municipalities cannot carry this burden alone; nor should they, writes Nicolette Pombo 🌍. Read it here: vukagroup-media.com/ESIAfrica2025W…

Back in 2017, I visited Nairobi to chat with experts operating in East Africa. Today, the market is very different, but this ESI Africa #throwbackthursday video with Daniel Brose is still relevant. youtu.be/juiwujllp-Q?si…

Back Contact solar cells came onto the market 50 years ago. They've evolved into some of the most efficient solar modules on the market. The tech makes perfect sense, so why did it take 5 decades to trend? This piqued my curiosity. streamyard.com/watch/4Vq94Dei…

The link to the Solar & Storage Industry Insights is in the video description. youtu.be/QGktel7PQ0k?si…

Just finished Robert Gold crime mystery, Eleven Liars. Such a good read. Thank you Robert Gold for the hours and hours that went into writing it.