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AfDB to support West Africa to meet Paris commitments

The African Development Bank has extended financial support to a project that will strengthen the efforts of West African countries to meet their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) targets under the Paris climate accord.

South Africa’s DBSA launches green bond

The Development Bank of South Africa (DBSA) has announced the launch of its first green bond, a €200mn offering issued through a private placement with the French development finance institution, the Agence Française de Développement (AFD).

Kenya to invest $34mn in combating climate change

Kenya has launched a $34mn project aimed at cushioning the effects of drought caused by climate change, targeting communities living in arid regions of the country.

Sub-Saharan Africa could yield extra 74mn tpy of LNG supply: ACTING

Ethiopian fuel distributors urge government to reconsider cash-based payment system

The Ethiopian Petroleum Dealers Association (EPDA), an industry association representing local fuel distributors, has once again asked Addis Ababa to reconsider its plan to switch to a cash-based payment system.

Savannah strikes CNG deal in Nigeria

IRENA seals new energy transformation agreement for Southern Africa

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Southern African Development Community’s Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (SACREEE) are to work together to boost renewable energy, especially decentralised technology.

Exxaro to stop investing in new coal production

South Africa’s Exxaro Resources is to stop investing in new thermal coal assets, although it will continue to produce and supply coal for domestic and international customers, chief executive Mxolisi Mgojo said.