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OPINION: Subsidy removal – What went wrong?

Energy Worth2 years ago2 years ago015 mins

In view of the above and the government’s frequent policy reversals, there is a need to have a close look at the management of subsidy removal by the current administration.

OPINION: Hyperscalers – the mindful expansion into Africa

Energy Worth2 years ago2 years ago04 mins

In South Africa, global cloud service providers (CSPs) like Microsoft, IBM, AWS, Oracle have expanded their cloud data centres which, in turn, has bolstered the hyperscaler market.

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Nigeria’s grid failures call for alternative power solution

Energy Worth2 years ago2 years ago07 mins

In 2022 alone, Nigeria’s grid collapsed at least four times, which authorities blamed on technical problems.

Climate Change: Balancing debt servicing and disaster response

Energy Worth2 years ago2 years ago07 mins

One pressing dilemma that Nigeria faces is how to allocate resources between debt servicing and disaster response in the face of a changing climate.

South Africa’s foreign policy needs to be informed by scientific inputs —Minister Naledi Pandor

Energy Worth2 years ago2 years ago010 mins

South Africa is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world. South Africa’s mega-biodiversity is not only a national and cultural asset but is also a source of socio-economic development for our people through the sustainable use of a wide variety of plants, marine living organisms and wildlife.

Arc of instability threatens Sahel’s upstream, pipeline ambitions

Energy Worth2 years ago2 years ago026 mins

Prior to the coup in Niger, the last few years have seen governments overthrown in and Mali and Burkina Faso—which, although not directly relevant for the upstream oil and gas sector, indicate how instability and violence can proliferate—as well as Sudan, where the army and the paramilitary RSF are battling for power.

How multinationals can drive growth and skills transfer in the African data centre market

Energy Worth2 years ago2 years ago06 mins

It’s this demographic advantage that will fast track Africa’s strengthening role in the global data centre marketplace.

The Energy Loom: Crafting Africa’s Green Transition with Precision

Energy Worth2 years ago2 years ago010 mins

Africa finds itself in a unique position within this global tapestry. The countries that develop a clear and effective strategy in this transition will likely secure substantial gains in a world where carbon becomes increasingly costly and digitalisation amplifies our energy demands.