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IRENA 15th Assembly: ZESA courts clean power investors amid energy crisis

The country is currently grappling with punitive power cuts, with some areas going for up to 18 hours a day without electricity.

By Kennedy Nyavaya Jan. 17, 2025

IRENA 15th Assembly: ZESA courts clean power investors amid energy crisis

‘Urgency key to attainment of net-zero target’

To keep global warming below more than 1.5°C – as called for in the Paris Agreement – emissions need to be reduced by 45% by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050.

By Kennedy Nyavaya Jan. 13, 2025

‘Urgency key to attainment of net-zero target’

IRENA to host global energy coalition secretariat

In his invitation to IRENA, Silveira acknowledged the strong role that the agency played during the discussions surrounding the launch of the coalition.

By Kennedy Nyavaya Jan. 12, 2025

IRENA to host global energy coalition secretariat

‘Collaboration, innovation key to Africa’s clean energy transition’

“But to deliver on the promise of sustainable development agenda and change the trajectory of climate change by 2030, markets alone cannot do it.”

By Kennedy Nyavaya Oct. 14, 2024

‘Collaboration, innovation key to Africa’s clean energy transition’

Lawmakers urged to remove policy barriers stifling renewable investment

He said modernising and expanding the infrastructure is one of these barriers and a pressing priority for the coming years.

By Farai Shawn Matiashe Apr. 17, 2024

Lawmakers urged to remove policy barriers stifling renewable investment

Need to push for renewables as Africa’s new energy route

However, given the environmental impact of GHG emissions, the emphasis is shifting toward renewable energy.

By Enos Denhere Aug. 4, 2023

Need to push for renewables as Africa’s new energy route

How Africa is building a different energy path

Adnan Amin, the director-general of IRENA, says a lot of countries in Africa are increasingly embracing renewables as an enabler to leapfrog to sustainable energy future.

By raphael Obonyo Oct. 2, 2022