Stakeholders at Ghana’s 2024 post-budget forum organized by KPMG in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), called for more private-public partnerships to advance economic stability and sustainable development.
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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will on Saturday launch the Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy of Ghana at the Cop 28, Ghana pavilion at the ongoing climate change conference in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The launch of t…
The German government on Thursday handed over a newly constructed mechanical and electronics training facility to the Ghana Armed Forces' (GAF) Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Technical Training School (EMETTS).
The Centre is equipp…
West Africa is home to a diverse landscape of energy players, from mature petroleum producers to emerging gas frontiers. For established markets, the energy transition requires decarbonizing and optimizing existing operations, while bringi…
By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org)
Consider this paradox: Nigeria has achieved the largest economy in Sub-Saharan Africa, but 45%, or about 85 million, of its residents still live with…
By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org)
To meet their green agendas, the European Union, United States, and China are engaged in the modern-day equivalent of a gold rush.
This time, thou…
Infocus International Group reveals the updated date for the Electric Vehicles & the Grid online workshop, which will be commencing live on 12th June 2024.
Even without the rapid growth of electric vehicles (EVs), our current power sys…
The UK-Ghana Business Council (UKGBC) held its ninth meeting in Accra on 31 January 2024. The meeting was co-chaired by the Vice-President of the Republic of Ghana His Excellency Alhaji, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and the UK Minister for Deve…
Some environmental scientists and experts are advocating robust research, policy framework and the requisite investments to underpin Africa's aspirations on the transition towards net zero emissions.
The journey towards net zero emissio…
H.E. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Vice President of Ghana and Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) convened a significant meeting with Ambassadors from the European Union (EU) alongside some private sector executives at the EU Ambassad…
From eco-friendly roofing and waste collection to AI-powered healthcare and farming, 2024 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation finalists revealed
Four innovators from Kenya, Côte d'Ivoire and Uganda have been selected from a short…
Pentecost University (PU) has graduated 344 students for the 2023/2024 academic year at the second batch of its 15th congregation held in Accra last weekend.
They were awarded Certificates, Post Graduate and Bachelor qualifications acro…
Health experts are sounding an alarm over the dramatic increase in deaths and illnesses caused by Ghana’s growing air pollution.
Air pollution induced illnesses including pneumonia, acute respiratory failure, asthma, heart failure, stro…
Mr Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, Minister of Transport, has called on Bolt and other transport companies to invest in the Electrical Vehicle(EV) space.
He called for partnerships with the private sector to invest in charging stations across the co…
The government will this month begin the construction of electric vehicle charging stations as part of preparations towards the introduction of commercial electric buses in the country.
The Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, who ann…
Ghana has commenced processes to review its climate action plans in compliance with its commitment to build resilience and reduce the impact of climate change in diverse sectors.
Known as the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), th…
Health experts are sounding the alarm over the dramatic increase in deaths and illnesses caused by Ghana's worsening air quality due to pollution.
The biggest culprit is Ghana's aging, a highly polluting fleet of vehicles. The transport…
The introduction of electric vehicles into the country's transportation mix is to help mitigate carbon emissions, save the environment and ensure the long-term health and safety of the citizens.
The Ministry of Transport, with the Natio…
The Minister of Transport, Mr Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, has stressed the importance of instituting well-defined policies to ensure sustainable and efficient transportation system in the country.
He said the transport sector played a crucial…
The UK government is to support science, technology and innovation (ST&I) education in Ghana and Nigeria through its West Africa research and innovation hub initiative.
The £1.9 million programme, which is dubbed; The Sankore Fund, woul…
Research has revealed that a new mineral, Tantalum, has been discovered at Bewadze- Mankoadze in the Kibi-Winneba Belt of southern Ghana.
The mineral is found in large quantities of an igneous rock known as pegmatite.
This is contain…
World leaders from business, government, finance, sports, and the creative arts convened in New York for the third annual “Unstoppable Africa” event today. Organized by the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) (https://GABI.UNG…
The Director General, Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), Prof. Alex Dodoo, has called for urgent action on developing and enforcing national standards to drive sustainable development in Ghana.
Speaking at the 2024 World Standards Day (…
The sale of disposable vapes will be banned in England and Wales from June next year, the government has confirmed.
Ministers in England said the move, first announced in January by the previous government but not enacted before the g…
WSP, a leading global multidisciplinary professional firm, says its Team Project Raptor, which forms part of the Transport & Infrastructure (T&I) division, has completed groundbreaking work for South 32, a globally diversified mining and m…
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has asked world leaders at the ongoing conference of parties (COP29) in Azerbaijan to walk the talk by shifting from mere dialogue to action to help deal with the global climate crisis.
Addressing…
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has asked world leaders at the ongoing conference of parties (COP29) in Azerbaijan to walk the talk by shifting from mere dialogue to tackling global climate crisis.
"As we gather here, we must de…
People’s transport choices are shaped by safety, accessibility and socio-economic factors. Many African countries lack the infrastructure necessary to provide safe, reliable and sustainable public transport systems, leaving citizens with l…
We Green Energy, a prominent Belgian company in the renewable energy sector, is excited to announce its official entry into the African market through a strategic partnership with HMD. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in de…
To complement the government’s efforts towards the advancement of STEM education in the country, a Korean-based company, DB Kim Junki Foundation, has presented four electric vehicles to the University of Environment and Sustainable Devel…
The government has commissioned the first batch of 100 electric buses to augment the fleet of the Metro Mass Transit Limited.
The buses are expected to reduce the cost of operations of the MMT Limited by 40 per cent and minimise the c…
China continues to lead in energy transition with low carbon power China total power generation mix, 2015-40
As the energy landscape rapidly transforms due to decarbonization, electrification, and geopolitical shifts, Wood Mackenzie h…
The Global Cooperation Barometer indicates that international cooperation has “flatlined”, driven by heightened geopolitical tensions and instability, but positive momentum in climate finance, health and innovation offers hope.
In…
Infocus International Group reveals the 2025 date for the Electric Vehicles (EV) Charging & Power Grid online workshop, which will be commencing live on 6th May 2025.
Even without the rapid growth of EVs, our current power systems are …
Ghana is seeking investors to tap into its wind and tidal wave energy potential to bolster its renewable energy portfolio. This initiative aims to increase the country’s total installed capacity, expand access to electricity in underse…
By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (EnergyChamber.org).
While much of our attention at the African Energy Chamber (AEC) concentrates on efforts to industrialize the sub-Saharan regions, as covered in our rece…
President John Dramani Mahama has instructed Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, to urgently address the funding gap created by the suspension of USAID’s international funding programme.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, February…
The Science and Innovation Network in Africa's impact stories in South Africa and Ghana.
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The Royal College of Engineering (RAEng) ran a three-day workshop for partners in Cape Town with the High Commi…
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced an ambitious plan to convert a significant number of traditional fuel stations into electric vehicle (EV) charging centers.
This move, according to th…
The country has only seven public charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs), all located in the capital, Accra, a survey commissioned by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has revealed.
The survey, conducted last yea…
The global demand for rare earth elements (apo-opa.co/3FI1pbZ) is projected to increase four-fold by 2030, driven by the energy transition and increasing investments in industrialization. African nations rich in rare earth minerals…
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Agribusiness, Elizabeth Ofosu-Agyare, has hinted at plans by the government to develop an Automotive Component Manufacturing Development Policy as well as amending the existing law to incorporate elect…
The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, Park Kyongsig, has paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, at his office in Accra.
The courtesy call was to reaffir…
Foreign direct investment (FDI) is under pressure. Slowing global FDI flows, rising capital costs and increasingly cautious investor sentiment are reshaping investment dynamics worldwide, especially in Asia and the Pacific.
Recent s…
AHS Properties, the UAE’s leading ultra-luxury real estate developer, has announced the launch of Casa AHS, a landmark waterfront development valued at $750 million (AED 2.75 billion). Set along the prestigious Dubai Water Canal, the proje…
Stepped up efforts by governments and industries to overhaul electric grid infrastructure will
yield total spending of 200 billion U.S. dollars worldwide on smart grid technologies from 2008 to 2015, a U.S. clean-tech market research fir…
The electronic vehicle industry is catching up in India with the arrival of advanced e-vehicle models in the market.
With superior technologies and an efficiency level of 45 to 50 per cent, e-vehicles are largely preferred by custom…
Leo Motors Inc., a South Korean electric carmaker, unveiled its new vehicles on Friday, which can travel at a maximum speed of 140 kilometers per hour.
The vehicles, originally built by other South Korean automakers, had
their engines…
The world's top economies Tuesday agreed to an action plan to improve efficiency of electricity guzzlers from televisions to cars in a bid to cut energy waste at the first clean energy ministerial, including India here.
The two-day Cl…
U.S. automaker General Motors Co. (GM) will bring its new electric vehicle, the Volt, to South Korea next year for a market test before a possible launch, the top executive for the automaker's
South Korean unit said Wednesday.
"The Ch…
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