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The World Bank Approved a $1 Billion Loan to Help Blackout-Hit South Africa’s Energy Sector
The energy problem has forced the country to lean on its highly polluting coal-fired power stations.
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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BlackRock Fund Backs Renewable Energy Firm in First Latin America Investment
BlackRock-managed fund Climate Finance Partnership (CFP) will make its first foray into Latin America with the acquisition of a minority stake in Brasol, a Brazilian renewable energy firm.
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- Energy, Investing, Technology
- Region
- Latin America
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Namibia Orders Police to Stop Chinese Firm’s Lithium Exports
Namibia's government has accused the Chinese miner for violating the country’s ban on critical raw mineral exports.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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The Energy Transition is Hiding a Human Rights Problem: Due Diligence ‘Takes the Cover Off’
Human rights due diligence reporting requires companies in all sectors to examine their supply chains to see if any business relationships are contributing to human rights abuses.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Global
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Nigeria Taps into the Global Lithium Market
For years, Africa's largest economy relied mainly on oil, but is now placing its bets on its mining industry. Nigeria wants to bank on the booming global lithium market.
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- Energy, Environment, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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New Solar Mini-Grids in Africa to Be Powered by Husk Power Systems’ $103 Million Series D
The capital injection includes $43 million in equity, which Husk Power describes as the largest-ever raise of its kind in the mini-grid industry.
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- Energy, Investing, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Wahu Mobility Secures Strategic Investment from Blue Lion: Accelerating Sustainable Mobility in Africa
Wahu, functioning as a climate-smart innovation hub, is dedicated to revolutionizing urban transportation through mobility solutions.
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- Energy, Investing, Technology, Transportation
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- e-mobility, innovation
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Ghana Greenlights First Lithium Mine with Eye on Electric Vehicle Boom
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources granted Barari DV Ghana Limited a 15-year lease on the mine.
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- Energy, Technology, Transportation
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Tags
- e-mobility, mining
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