Renewable Energy Agency

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The economic benefits of climate action: A path to a sustainable and prosperous future

These jobs are not only in the installation and maintenance of renewable energy systems, but also in manufacturing, research and development, and other related fields.

By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Feb. 2, 2025

The economic benefits of climate action: A path to a sustainable and prosperous future

Africa50, IRENA in joint pact to light up Africa

Africa50 currently has 34 shareholders that include 31 African countries, the African Development Bank, the Central Bank of West African States and Bank Al-Maghrib.

By Business Reporter Jun. 26, 2024

Africa50, IRENA in joint pact to light up Africa

African countries bank on renewable energy to create employment

Statistics shows that Africa has the youngest population in the world, with 70% of sub-Saharan Africa under the age of 30.

By Farai Shawn Matiashe Apr. 18, 2024

African countries bank on renewable energy to create employment

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