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Local EV startup Zimi gets R6m backing to pioneer vehicle-to-grid tech in SA/in /by
<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2504/770895.png" width="240" height="135" alt="Local EV startup Zimi gets R6m backing to pioneer vehicle-to-grid tech in SA" align="left"><p>Zimi, a local provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions for fleets, has received R6m in grant funding from the EEP Africa Trust Fund to support its V2G Integration of Electric Vehicles in South Africa project, an initiative aimed at unlocking the potential of EVs to supply power back to homes, businesses, and the national grid.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/local-ev-startup-zimi-gets-r6m-backing-to-pioneer-vehicle-grid-tech-in-sa-470299a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Request/SendToEmailRedirect.aspx?ct=1&ci=256985">Email</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
First close of Airnergize Capital at R2.4bn in support of sustainable infrastructure for Africa/in /by
<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2504/770643-240x135.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="Source: © Genesis Water Tech The Clean Technology Fund, has recently launched and secured an initial commitment of R2,4 Billion ($120 million) under Airnergize Capital Fund I, which aims to drive and advance sustainable clean technology investments across Southern and broader Africa" align="left"><br><span >Source: © Genesis Water Tech [[https://genesiswatertech.com/ Genesis Water Tech]] The Clean Technology Fund, has recently launched and secured an initial commitment of R2,4 Billion ($120 million) under Airnergize Capital Fund I, which aims to drive and advance sustainable clean technology investments across Southern and broader Africa&lt;/span><p>The first close of Airnergize Capital, the fund focused on accelerating clean technology solutions in renewable energy, gas, and water infrastructure across South Africa, has been announced.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/first-close-of-airnergize-capital-at-r24bn-in-support-of-sustainable-infrastructure-for-africa-814683a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Request/SendToEmailRedirect.aspx?ct=1&ci=256919">Email</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
Prisma boosts skills at Angola’s largest diamond mine/in /by
<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2504/770527-240x135.jpg?11" width="240" height="135" alt="Source:" align="left"><br><span >Source: [[unsplash.com]]&lt;/span><p>Prisma has partnered with a South African engineering group to deliver specialised training for local employees at Angola's largest diamond mine, enhancing skills for safe and efficient operations.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/prisma-boosts-skills-at-angola-largest-diamond-mine-through-innovative-training-partnership-814033a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Request/SendToEmailRedirect.aspx?ct=1&ci=256889">Email</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
Powering Africa’s energy path with green hydrogen innovation/in /by
<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2504/769583-240x135.jpg?2" width="240" height="135" alt="Julien Karambua, Country Manager at Workforce Staffing Namibia says green hydrogen could power Africa's path to energy independence (Image supplied)" align="left"><br><span >Julien Karambua, Country Manager at Workforce Staffing Namibia says green hydrogen could power Africa's path to energy independence (Image supplied)&lt;/span><p>Across sub-Saharan Africa millions of people rely on costly and polluting diesel generators or go without electricity altogether as reliable electricity remains a significant challenge. Off-grid solar solutions have emerged as a transformative tool in bridging this energy gap.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/powering-africa-energy-path-with-green-hydrogen-innovation-258647a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Request/SendToEmailRedirect.aspx?ct=1&ci=256630">Email</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
EU awards Strategic Project status to Sibanye-Stillwater&amp;#x2019;s Keliber lithium and GalliCam projects/in /by
<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2503/768947-240x135.jpg?2" width="240" height="135" alt="Source: © Sibanye-Stillwater The European Commission has designated Sibanye-Stillwater’s Keliber lithium project in Finland and GalliCam project in France as 'Strategic Projects' under the EU Critical Raw Materials Act" align="left"><br><span >Source: © Sibanye-Stillwater [[https://www.sibanyestillwater.com/ Sibanye-Stillwater]] The European Commission has designated Sibanye-Stillwater’s Keliber lithium project in Finland and GalliCam project in France as 'Strategic Projects' under the EU Critical Raw Materials Act&lt;/span><p>The European Commission has designated Sibanye-Stillwater&#x2019;s Keliber lithium project in Finland and GalliCam project in France as 'Strategic Projects' under the European Union (EU) Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA).</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/eu-awards-strategic-project-status-to-sibanye-stillwaters-keliber-lithium-and-gallicam-projects-814753a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Request/SendToEmailRedirect.aspx?ct=1&ci=256459">Email</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
9th Global Gas Outlook 2050 highlights Africa&amp;#x2019;s natural gas potential/in /by
<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2503/767389-240x135.jpg?2" width="240" height="135" alt="Source: © Mozambique Mining Journal Africa is set to lead global natural gas demand growth at a rate of 3% annually – the fastest worldwide." align="left"><br><span >Source: © Mozambique Mining Journal [[https://mozambiqueminingjournal.com/ Mozambique Mining Journal]] Africa is set to lead global natural gas demand growth at a rate of 3% annually – the fastest worldwide.&lt;/span><p>With Africa&#x2019;s urbanisation rate expected to reach 68% by 2030, natural gas is positioned to drive technological innovation, economic growth and regional cooperation.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.africa/article/9th-global-gas-outlook-2050-highlights-africas-natural-gas-potential-703082a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Request/SendToEmailRedirect.aspx?ct=1&ci=256022">Email</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
Angola ramps up mining projects to unlock its industry potential/in /by
<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2503/767381-240x135.jpg?1" width="240" height="135" alt="Source: © First Mining DRC-Zambia The Longonjo Mining Project in Angola, one of the projects the government is promoting investment into" align="left"><br><span >Source: © First Mining DRC-Zambia [[https://fmdrc-zambia.com/ First Mining DRC-Zambia]] The Longonjo Mining Project in Angola, one of the projects the government is promoting investment into&lt;/span><p>With 34 of the 54 critical minerals recognised by the European Union across its mineral-rich basins, Angola is ramping up exploration, production and downstream projects to unlock its industry potential.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.africa/article/angola-ramps-up-mining-projects-to-unlock-its-industry-potential-814183a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Request/SendToEmailRedirect.aspx?ct=1&ci=256019">Email</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
Africa shows great potential in sustainable energy milestones/in /by
<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2503/767161-240x135.jpg?1" width="240" height="135" alt="Jean-Pascal Tricoire, global chairman of Schneider Electric, says Africa's energy transition must not only focus on increasing the supply of green energy but also on transforming demand (Image supplied)" align="left"><br><span >Jean-Pascal Tricoire, global chairman of Schneider Electric, says Africa's energy transition must not only focus on increasing the supply of green energy but also on transforming demand (Image supplied)&lt;/span><p>Africa continues to show great potential to enhance grid efficiency, energy storage, and resilience, which is why investment in infrastructure and technology should become a major agenda point.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.africa/article/africa-shows-great-potential-in-sustainable-energy-milestones-921764a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Request/SendToEmailRedirect.aspx?ct=1&ci=255954">Email</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
Morocco banks on green hydrogen to reach energy goals/in /by
<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2503/767074-240x135.jpg?5" width="240" height="135" alt="Morocco banks on green hydrogen to reach energy goals" align="left"><p>A Moroccan government committee on Thursday approved green hydrogen projects aiming to produce ammonia, steel and industrial fuel worth a total of $32.5bn. The Moroccan committee picked the United States' Ortus, Spain's Acciona and Germany's Nordex to produce green ammonia, the prime minister's office said in a statement without giving further details on the deadlines or sources of funding.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/morocco-banks-on-green-hydrogen-to-reach-energy-goals-365148a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Request/SendToEmailRedirect.aspx?ct=1&ci=255923">Email</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>
Oil steady; market eyes OPEC+ output increase, US tariffs/in /by
<p><img src="https://biz-file.com/c/2503/766823.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="Oil steady; market eyes OPEC+ output increase, US tariffs" align="left"><p>Oil prices steadied on Wednesday after hitting multi-month lows in the previous session, but remained under pressure as the market eyed plans by major producers to raise output in April as well as US tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.</p><br> <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/oil-steady-market-eyes-opec-output-increase-us-tariffs-476619a">Read more...</a> | <a href="https://www.bizcommunity.com/Request/SendToEmailRedirect.aspx?ct=1&ci=255855">Send to a friend</a></p><div style="clear:left"></div>