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According to Climate Policy Initiative’s report The State of Climate Finance in Africa: Climate Finance Needs of African Countries the current level of climate finance provided in Africa falls far short of the need.

Financial census of municipalities report released earlier this month show rising prices are hitting consumers hard, and the cost of electricity is no different.

“Those who create the majority of the [climate change] problem should help Africa; they should help us improve our transport systems and end energy poverty,” said Dr Roland Ngam.

With spring comes the start of most of our planning and budgeting for 2023. To assist you in your plans Enlit Africa (African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa's new brand) have released their new rates for the 2023 event taking place on 16-18 May 2023, in Cape Town.

The organisers and advisory board of Enlit Africa 2023 invite you to submit your proposal in the industry-wide call for papers. 

In mid-August, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs surprised the world with a series of announcements. Wang Yi, Beijing’s most senior diplomat, promised extensive debt relief for some of the world’s poorest countries. The announcement was made at the ministerial meeting of the Forum for China Africa Cooperation.