NJ Ayuk, Chairman, African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org)
Africans at COP27 and beyond need to pay critical attention about Africa's position as a key source of critical minerals. Climate change and energy poverty are tw…
Several powerful megatrends – from young, highly connected travelers to the arrival of electric air taxis – will exert an immense influence on air travel over the next decade, forcing industry, governments, and technology to adapt rapidly.…
Elon Musk is no longer the world's richest man after a sharp drop in the value of his shares in electric car company Tesla this year.
According to both Forbes and Bloomberg, Mr Musk has been overtaken at the top spot by Bern…
Renewable energy sources like solar and electricity have been enjoying a rise in popularity over the last decade when it comes to commercial usage.
However, the last several years, in particular, have demonstrated a marked increase in t…
After successfully hosting COP27 in November 2022, the Egyptian resort city of Sharm El Sheikh is preparing for the African Development Bank Group’s (www.AfDB.org) Annual Meetings in May. A preparatory mission to Cairo and Sharm El Sheikh …
Acting Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Antonio Pedro, has urged African nations to accelerate implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in order to become more resilient and globall…
"Gautrain Management Agency confirmed as a platinum sponsor for the event"
"There is huge potential in the Western Cape's green economy" says Western Cape Premier Alan Winde. The premier's remarks come in the run-up to next week's Afric…
DHL (https://www.DPDHL.com) is pioneering green logistics and cutting-edge, eco-friendly freight solutions as a founding partner of Formula E. The race will include the highly anticipated Gen3, the fastest, most powerful, and efficient ele…
The 2023 edition of the African Refiners & Distribution Association (ARDA) conference– which the African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org), as the voice of the African energy sector, is participating - has kicked off in Cape Town.
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The Institute for Energy Security (IES) says the discovery of lithium could help improve Ghana’s economic fortunes in the next few years.
It has, therefore, called on the Government to engage in the best negotiations with the mining com…
The Caretaker Minister of Trade and Industry, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has commissioned a Volkswagen (VW) vehicle assembly plant in Tema.
With the opening of the €8million facility, the parent company, VW, will take over the vehicle assembl…
New World Bank data finds that infrastructure investments in low- and middle-income countries continued to rebound in 2022. Private participation in infrastructure (PPI) commitments reached $91.7 billion across 263 projects, marking a 23% …
The president of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has called for a significant increase in Japanese investment in Africa, saying the continent is the world’s best investment destination now and in th…
FIAT crowned Best Brand by the leading German automobile magazine readers in “The best brands in all classes 2022/2023" poll.
Fiat electric New 500, Fiat 500 Hybrid and Fiat Panda Hybrid embody the ideal product family for urban susta…
THE Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has warned that it will advocate the suspension or complete withdrawal of the licences of installation and wiring professionals who connive with people to steal power.
This was one of the interven…
Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) has entered into an international partnership with ZeroNox Inc., a sustainable off-highway vehicle electrification company, with the formal signing of a joint venture agreement to provide more electric vehi…
Critical minerals are essential for the development of renewable energy technologies such as solar panels, wind turbines, green hydrogen, electric vehicles (EVs), and battery storage, and Africa’s mineral wealth has the potential to benefi…
At the official press launch for the Tanzania Mining & Investment Forum 2023 (www.TanzaniaMiningInvestmentForum.com) held today in Dar Es Salaam, Honourable Dr. Doto Mashaka Biteko, Minister of Minerals highlighted the unparalleled opportu…
The African Development Bank Group’s (www.AfDB.org) 2023 Annual Meetings officially opened on Tuesday, with a clarion call by African leaders, together with the Bank’s President, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, to ramp up financing to meet Africa’s u…
Safety & Shipping Review 2023: 38 large ships lost worldwide last year – down by more than a third and the lowest total in the report's history. South China Sea region sees most total losses. British Isles sees most shipping incidents.
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Across the globe, there is a persistent and consistent drive within the energy sector to shift from fossil-based systems of energy production and consumption to renewable energy sources such as wind, solar as well as lithium-ion batteries.…
Emission kills people and affects the physical and mental development of children which calls for an urgent need to change to electric vehicles, the Deputy Minister of Energy, Herbert Krampa, has said.
He suggested other alternative mea…
Emission kills people and affects the physical and mental development of children which calls for an urgent need to change to electric vehicles, the Deputy Minister of Energy, Herbert Krampa, has said.
He suggested other alternative mea…
At the heart of Ghana's strategic vision for the future is an initiative capable of driving the nation forward, both figuratively and literally - the Ghana Automotive Development Policy. This ambitious program, designed to solidify Ghana's…
After a four-year absence, delegates and presenters alike were delighted to be back for the 2023 iteration of SAPHILA, the African SAP User Group’s (AFSUG) official biennial conference for SAP users, taking place at Sun City, North West Pr…
The LPG Marketing Companies Association of Ghana (LPGMC) have raised very grave concerns about the planned implementation of the Cylinder Recirculation Model (CRM) come September this year, saying it threatens to kick a lot of their member…
Fires on vessels remain one of the biggest safety issues for the shipping industry as evidenced by a significant increase in recent incidents including the Fremantle Highway, a car-carrying vessel which caught fire this week off the Dutch …
The global shift towards clean energy technologies has sparked an increase in demand for vital minerals, particularly nickel, which enhances the performance, longevity and energy density of Electric Vehicles (EV) and energy storage solutio…
Africa has considerable lithium resources, boasting 5% of the world’s total reserves. Lithium is an essential element for the energy transition and is used in a variety of applications including batteries for electric vehicles and energy s…
Used as an anode material in lithium-ion batteries, global demand for graphite is expected to increase by 500% by 2050 as efforts to scale-up energy storage and electric vehicle adoption intensify.
With some of the highest graphite dep…
Demand for Rare Earth Elements (REE) has surged due to electric vehicles, renewable energy technology and ICT growth.
REEs present unique extraction challenges as they are typically found in dispersed, small amounts and in association …
Ghana’s Mineral Incomes Investment Fund (MIIF), a sovereign minerals fund mandated to maximize the value of the country’s mining dividends and royalties is poised to invest in the first lithium exploitation in the country, a release has sa…
Leaders from global business, investment, government, sports, and the arts gathered in New York on Thursday, 21st September to mark the commencement of “Unstoppable Africa”. The event by the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) (https:…
Sustainable living is a philosophy that aims to reduce human impact on the environment by making conscious choices in everyday life. It encourages individuals and societies to live within their means to promote human and environmental heal…
Kia Corporation in partnership with Rana Motors has taken a proactive step to commence the training of local technicians to operate Electric Vehicles (EVs).
This follows the two companies signing a memorandum of understandi…
The Ministry of Trade and Industry has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with a Danish private limited companyByteblocs International, to explore the opportunity of assembling electric vehicles in Ghana.
The agreement inc…
Below are key highlights of the 2024 Budget, which seeks to advance Ghana on the path toward fiscal consolidation, macro stability and growth
Inflation is expected to remain within the IMF programme’s Monetary Policy Consultation…
The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta presented the 2024 budget and economic policy in Parliament on Wednesday, November 15, 2023.
During the presentation, Mr. Ofori-Atta announced eight tax reliefs government intends …
African countries need to show stronger political will to advance industrialisation, including the adoption of new policies to promote improved productivity and harness the potential of a growing youth population, delegates attending the 2…
PEUGEOT (https://www.Peugeot.com/) will be out in force at the Zurich Motor Show, from 1 to 5 November 2023, where it will be showcasing the latest additions to its electrified range. The all-new PEUGEOT E- 3008 is being presented to the p…
The President of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org), Akinwumi Adesina, called on African business leaders to take advantage of investment opportunities in Africa and decarbonize their industries more quicky during the COP28 global…
In a landmark event attended by a delegation from Ghana led by the President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the Swiss government has signed an authorisation document conferring the Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcome (ITMO) credit…
Mr Mark Amoamah, President of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, (CILT) has emphasized the role Transportation and logistics play in supporting economic growth and facilitating trade.
Notwithstanding, he established t…
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a $1 billion guarantee program in collaboration with the UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), which will allow the Bank to increase …
A number of dedicated events and exhibitions took place in Africa this year to spark discussions and inspiration to see the continent rise. Among them were top energy and infrastructure gatherings that confirmed Africa could become the wor…
Toyota Motor Corporation announced that it will commence sales of its all-new Crown Sport Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) model in Japan today.
SPORT RS (2.5-liter Series Parallel Plug-in Hybrid Model) (Model with options show…
Experts in the environmental sustainability and transport sector have commended government’s proposal for a levy of GHS 100 (USD8.35) annually on owners of petrol and diesel vehicles – vehicles on Internal Combustion Engines (ICE) towards …
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) announced today that it has started production of the new Minicab EV (L100 EV in Indonesia), a kei-car(1) class electric commercial vehicle at PT Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha In…
Mazda Motor Corporation (“Mazda”) today announced an agreement was reached with Tesla, Inc. (“Tesla”) to adopt the North American Charging Standard (“NACS”) for charging ports on the company's Battery Electric Vehicles (“BEVs”) launched in…
Ghana’s MIIF has stepped up efforts to attract North American partners into the Ghanaian mining space. MIIF, the sovereign minerals fund of Ghana, was created by law to manage the equity interests of the Government of Ghana in mining compa…
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