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Strive Masiyiwa, who sits on Netflix’s board , is Zimbabwe’s only billionaire but has reportedly not returned to his country of birth since 2000. However, earlier this month, he surprised market observers by announcing financing for a 300-hectare hybrid green energy and large-scale data center industrial park that will power AI and logistics operations. Startup owners are thrilled that green energy and big data infrastructure are breaking out of the Big 5 African nations (Ken

Pegasus believes emerging markets, where (as of 2025) electricity demand is expected to grow by 70% by 2050, driven by rising living standards, represents the next frontier of both climate impact and investor returns.

Startups that are not well-suited to venture capital but are hesitant to pursue debt financing can always return to a staple of early-stage financing: angel investors. In several ways, venture capital and angel investing appear similar, but their goals often differ.

Though still modest by global standards, clean tech is taking off in South Africa, and its fortunes are closely tied to the country’s booming renewable energy sector. The Energy Pioneer showcases 5 exciting clean energy tech startups driving innovation across South Africa in 2026. These include compressed air energy storage, high-performance concentrated solar technology, and an intelligence service for land regeneration.

The Zambezi River Authority's Council of Ministers has approved a $220 million equity contribution from both the Zimbabwean and Zambian governments to kickstart a $4.2 billion Batoka Gorge Hydro-Electric project along the Zambezi River. The Zambezi River Authority, which manages the Kariba Dam and the sustainable harnessing of the Zambezi River’s water resources, is governed by a Council of Ministers (COM) consisting of four members.

The use cases for philanthropic capital and the available sources are crucial yet underdiscussed aspects of financing the energy transition. The word most frequently mentioned in discussions of philanthropic capital for this piece was catalyst. Whether the capital is intended to support a company as it scales up or to leverage existing technology in a new space, it should not be viewed by the recipient as an end in itself.

He wears a traditional Indian shirt and a genuine smile, and has an unmistakable amiability and a calm demeanor. His name is Professor Chetan Singh Solanki. He is one of the most unusual climate warriors of our times, and this is a glimpse into his story.

Despite challenges, Mozambique’s green energy revolution is transforming the country’s energy landscape, driven by abundant renewables and government initiatives. With more than 90 percent of electricity generated from clean sources and ambitious targets, Mozambique is poised to serve as a model for Africa’s sustainable growth.

Describing the operational process, he explained that water is first drawn through a borehole, then passes through multi-media filtration for pre-treatment, before undergoing reverse osmosis. The final stage involves pH correction to guarantee water quality. He emphasized that the plant faces the same operational challenges as any conventional desalination unit, except for a simpler and more reliable energy supply, thanks to solar power.

Geographically blessed with mineral-rich neighbours to the east and the Atlantic to the west, Angola occupies a pivotal role, providing a vital transport and energy corridor that connects central and southern Africa to global markets while fostering regional trade, industrial development, and economic influence. Angola is positioning itself as a middle power that is strategically non-aligned, appealing to both Chinese and American investment.

Extreme weather is menacing Tanzania and Kenya, the two ‘tiger economies’ of East Africa. Kenya and Tanzania are neighboring nations with a combined GDP of $250 billion, yet their economies remain vulnerable. As floods and droughts intensify, the damage to coal and hydroelectric power grids is immense.