The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Operations and Technical at the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC), Onasis Kobby, has called on Malaysian investors to seize the opportunity to invest in Ghana’s flagship Petroleum Hub project. Speaking at the PHDC Investor Breakfast Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Mr. Kobby described the project as “one of Africa’s most...
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9th Ghana Energy Awards: Theme and Award Categories Announced
The 9th Ghana Energy Awards (GEA) has officially opened nominations, unveiling this year’s theme: “Repositioning the Energy Sector as a Pillar of National Development.” Organisers say the theme is a call to action for stakeholders to harness Ghana’s energy potential as a driver of industrialisation, while addressing persistent challenges through innovation, reform, and collaboration. Entries...
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Namibia to finalise green hydrogen skills strategy by October
Namibia is expected to finalise a comprehensive skills development strategy for the green hydrogen sector by October, with the Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme (NGH2P) spearheading the effort.Joseph Mukendwa, Head of Policy, Planning and Strategy at NGH2P, said the plan seeks to align training programmes with the country’s emerging industrial opportunities to ensure Namibians are prepared...
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Ghana-China Media Fellowship 2025 Concludes with Strong Call for Balanced Reporting and Cross-Cultural Dialogue
The Ghana-China Media Fellowship 2025, a groundbreaking initiative designed to build the capacity of Ghanaian media professionals in understanding and reporting on Ghana-China relations, officially came to a close on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Organized by the Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA), the 12-week fellowship brought together 15 career journalists from television, radio,...
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De-risking energy projects critical to attracting investments – Deloitte Africa Infrastructure Partner
The Strategy and Transactions Partner at Deloitte Ghana and the Africa Infrastructure and Capital Projects Leader at Deloitte Africa, Yaw Appiah Lartey, has indicated that de-risking energy projects is critical to attracting investment and securing commitments from financial institutions.According to him, the path to bankability lies in blending innovation with risk mitigation, strong partnerships, and...
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DVLA Board Chairman Sets 60% Revenue Growth Target, Cautions Against Corruption at 2025 Mid-Year Review.
The Board Chairman of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Mr. George Spencer Quaye, has challenged the Authority to achieve a 60% increase in revenue by the next Mid-Year Review in 2026. Speaking at the close of the DVLA 2025 Mid-Year Review Conference held at the Tusand Hotel in Ejisu in the Ashanti Region,...
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African Debt and Climate Change: How the ICJ’s Vanuatu Ruling Could be Used for Broader Justice
African sovereign debtors in distress face terrible choices. They are often forced to choose between fully paying their creditors and financing the needs of their populations – health, education, renewable energy, water. Discussions with their creditors focus on financial, economic and contractual issues. The environmental and social impacts ofthe UN Global Compactthe OECD Principles of...
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Why high energy costs could soon impact cement prices.
In recent months, the conversation around the cost of living has been dominated by fuel price hikes and higher electricity tariffs, and the cement industry is not immune to it. Cement production is one of the most energy-intensive manufacturing processes in the country, and every increase in power or fuel costs adds weight to an...
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Cameroon Awards $312m Gas Power Plant Project to Sunon Asogli Power
Cameroon has awarded a $312 million contract to Sunon Asogli Power (Ghana) Ltd, in partnership with China Energy Engineering Corporation Ltd, for the construction of the Limbe Combined-Cycle Gas-Fired Power Plant in the country’s southwest region. The announcement, made on August 20, 2025, marks the end of more than a decade of negotiations after earlier...
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South Africa set to miss its energy target by a country mile
South Africa is far off course on multiple energy milestones, from keeping the lights on today to building the cleaner power system promised for 2030. A review of official targets and real-world delivery shows the country missing by a wide margin on electricity capacity, renewable buildout, and emissions goals even as Eskom rushes out new...