How to win in Africa’s EV race
Electric buses and motorcycles have found a winning formula in Africa, while electric personal cars and battery-aided pedal bikes are stuck in the slow lane.
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EVs show why Africa needs different climate solutions
Tech is the same the world over. But how it’s used and sold varies greatly. Here is how things (should) work on the continent.
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Media Monitoring, Friday 13 October
African Development Bank funds Burundi's water resilience project. Proparco loans €1.5 million for solar mini-grids in Chad. HDF Energy plans Kenyan green hydrogen power plant.
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Media Monitoring, Friday 6 October
Netherlands to invest €300M in Ivory Coast's infrastructure, AfDB backs Madagascar with $3.32M for water resilience, and Ghana's $550B plan for energy shift begins.
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Media Monitoring, Wednesday 4 October
Zambia considers dropping import tax for electric vehicles and charging gear. Sasol sees green hydrogen leading by 2035. Japan pledges support for South Africa's hydrogen economy and emission reduction goals.
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Media Monitoring, Monday 2 October
Namibia commences constructing Africa's inaugural green hydrogen refuelling station. Kenya plans Africa's largest wind farm. The IMF grants $1.32 billion to Morocco, fortifying climate resilience and risk mitigation.
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Media Monitoring, Thursday 28 September
Nigeria embraces solar power to tackle electricity challenges, while South Africa and Japan join forces for decarbonization and hydrogen initiatives. African agrifoodtech sees a surge with startups securing $1.76 billion in investments over the past decade
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Media Monitoring, Tuesday 26 September
Africa's energy landscape is evolving, with hydrogen surpassing solar capacity. Kenya advances sustainable mobility with a $60 million deal, while Egypt focuses on sustainable development and infrastructure at AIIB meetings.
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Media Monitoring, Thursday 21 September
Hydrogen initiatives advance in South Africa. WTO predicts a tripled food import by 2025 for African nations. Solar power boosts Mozambique. EV project set for Cape Town. Legal experts advocate fair carbon distribution.
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