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NAMIBIA: a desalinated water bottling plant inaugurated at Henties Bay

NAMIBIA: a 25 MWp solar project to be developed under PPPs in Windhoek

AFRICA: Call for participation of start-ups in “Smarter Mobility Africa Live”

LESOTHO: construction of the Mafeteng solar power plant will begin in 2021

SOUTH AFRICA: Perdekraal East wind farm to deliver 110 MW in 4 weeks’ time

SOUTH AFRICA: BioTherm commissions 2 solar power plants in the Northern Cape

BOTSWANA: Mystery surrounds the sudden death of 356 elephants in the north of the country

SOUTH AFRICA: Sasol and AEPW join forces against plastic waste

SOUTH AFRICA: Eskom to buy 6.8 GW of clean energy from IPPs from 2022 onwards

SOUTH AFRICA: Sawea and Sapvia train in the field of renewable energies

SOUTH AFRICA: A new initiative to strengthen the protection of rhinos

SOUTH AFRICA: Bokamoso PV solar power plant (68 MWp) goes into operation

NAMIBIA: Walvis Bay wants to recycle wastewater into drinking water for its population

SOUTH AFRICA: BioTherm Energy connects its Excelsior wind farm (33 MW) to the grid

SOUTH AFRICA: The government has its plan to fight climate change

SOUTH AFRICA: Cape Town to host the International Waste Congress in 2024

SOUTH AFRICA: IFC and FMO Fund SME Green Projects through FirstRand

NAMIBIA: IFC launches “Edge” for green building certification

SOUTH AFRICA: Stanlib invests in Mulilo, a renewable energy producer

NAMIBIA/BOTSWANA: Authorities fast-track solar PV mega-project of 5 GWp

DRC: Chinese companies to head consortium for Inga III dam

SOUTH AFRICA: Water infrastructure to be built in the Eastern Cape

SOUTH AFRICA: Randfontein wastewater treatment plant reactivated

SOUTH AFRICA: Rosatom introduces new solution for water purification

SOUTH AFRICA: Rhino poaching falls by 50%, but remains alarming

SOUTH AFRICA: Eskom invites tenders for electricity storage

SOUTH AFRICA: Sasol invites tenders for 10 MWp solar power plants

LESOTHO: Results of phase 2 of the Highlands Water Project expected in 2026

NAMIBIA: Green bond raises $4 million for clean energy

ESWATINI: GoParity co-finances off-grid solar power plant at Siteki Hospital

SOUTH AFRICA: Coca-Cola launches returnable bottles in three provinces

SOUTH AFRICA: Solareff to supply solar energy to Hyprop’s shopping centres

SOUTH AFRICA: Plastics Pact registers six new members

NAMIBIA: ANIREP becomes majority shareholder in 2 solar energy companies

BOTSWANA: Investigation on mysterious death of more than 350 elephants lags

SOUTH AFRICA: Veolia and TheMakerSpace launch third place for circular economy

SOUTH AFRICA: ArcelorMittal calls for tenders for several solar power plants

SOUTH AFRICA: Government opens dumping ground in Greater Kokstad

NAMIBIA: Government allocates US$12 million for wildlife management

AFRICA: Pele Green Energy plans to scale up wind and solar projects

BOTSWANA: BPC will designate an IPP for its 100 MWp solar PV project in September

AFRICA: Building Energy joins forces with Evolution II for renewable energies

SOUTH AFRICA: Electrolux and PowerOptimal join forces for solar water heaters

SOUTH AFRICA: Sasol bidding for renewable energy/power plants

SOUTH AFRICA: Vaal River clean-up project to be completed in June 2020

SOUTH AFRICA: Hexicon and Genesis join forces to explore offshore wind energy

ESWATINI: AfDB finances feasibility studies for several dams in the Kingdom

SOUTH AFRICA: MIGA grants $116 million in guarantees for 4 renewable projects

SOUTH AFRICA: Evaluation and R4AWM install waste recovery containers in Grandwest

SOUTH AFRICA: Municipalities to be energy independent soon

SOUTH AFRICA: AIIF2 sells its shares to IDEAS in 2 renewable energy projects

SOUTH AFRICA: Talbot to manage gypsum from mine waste water treatment

NAMIBIA: $63.23 million invested in environmental preservation over 5 years

SOUTH AFRICA: Covid-19 jeopardizes national green energy plans

SOUTH AFRICA: Exxaro buys out Tata Power’s shares held in Cennergi joint venture

NAMIBIA: Salini Impregilo puts Neckartal irrigation dam into operation

NAMIBIA: Conservation icon Garth Owen-Smith is no more…

SOUTH AFRICA: GreenCape launches investment fund for green SMEs

ANGOLA / NAMIBIA: Concluded agreement for Baynes dam construction in 2021

SOUTH AFRICA: Scatec Solar puts latest solar power plant into service

SOUTH AFRICA: Juwi to run Touwsrivier concentrating solar power plant

NAMIBIA: Veolia takes 58% stake in Ujams wastewater treatment plant

SOUTH AFRICA: Government releases ZAR25M for drought mitigation plan in Western Cape

SOUTH AFRICA: Multotec builds solar power plant for its Spartan plant

NAMIBIA: AfDB lends US$ 121.7 million for drinking water and sanitation programme

NAMIBIA: Nedbank and Sunref finance green projects for local businesses

With the Africa-France 2020 Summit

SOUTH AFRICA: Standard Bank raises $200 million in green bonds; a record

With the Africa-France 2020 Summit

NAMIBIA: Government approves 4 wind power projects in Tsau//Khaeb Park

With the Africa-France 2020 Summit

NAMIBIA: Caterserve acquires a 200 kWp solar off-grid

SOUTH AFRICA: Scatec Solar connects its second solar power plant to Upington

SOUTH AFRICA: Cape Town to host hydropower forum in April 2020

SOUTH AFRICA: Waste disposal site under construction in Mossel Bay

SOUTH AFRICA: The future of electric mobility to be discussed in March

NAMIBIA: Kunene region gets 150 kWp solar power plant

NAMIBIA: Effects of drought lead to food shortages for nearly 350,000 people

SOUTH AFRICA: Scatec Solar connects Sirius 86 MWp solar power plant

LESOTHO: IDA grants 40 M$ for electricity production from renewable energies

NAMIBIA: Government wants to speed up Walvis Bay desalination project

AFRICA: African Marine Waste Network to meet in April 2020 in Port Elizabeth-SA

April 20-23, 2020, Port Elizabeth

AFRICA: ACCF provides $4.7 million for climate change adaptation

SOUTH AFRICA: Cenfura and C4D will provide mini-grids to 6,500 communities

SOUTH AFRICA: MTN wants to use 100% green energy to feed its grid

AFRICA: Successful Africa-UK summit on green energy sector

SOUTH AFRICA: Government highly controversial Boulders wind project

SOUTH AFRICA: SolarSaver set up mini-solar power plant on Lynnwood Lane

SOUTH AFRICA: Sola Group to supply 8.7 MWp of solar energy to Anheuser breweries

BOTSWANA: Rhinos in the country could be extinct in a year or two

AFRICA: France co-finances 20 projects ahead of the Sustainable City Summit

NAMIBIA: Government gives land for 44 MW Diaz Wind Farm

SOUTHERN AFRICA: Food security facing drought in 2020

AFRICA: Solar Show Africa 2020 will focus on solutions and innovations

March31-April 1, 2020, Johannesburg

AFRICA-FRANCE: 1,000 entrepreneurs invited to the 2020 Sustainable City Summit

SOUTH AFRICA: Ecology and environment laboratory in place

BOTSWANA: Government issues elephant hunting permits

SOUTH AFRICA: Government will invest $61.4 billion for drinking water over 10 years

LESOTHO: Government launches construction project for Polihali dam

IVORY COAST: Lifiled wins 2019 EDF Pulse Africa Award

NAMIBIA: NamPower to invest $68 million to develop 2 wind energy projects

SOUTH AFRICA: Enel launches construction of Karusa and Soetwater wind farms

AFRICA: AfDB completes establishment of Adaptation Benefits Mechanism

SOUTH AFRICA: Averda will manage waste from ArcelorMittal for 3 years

ESWATINI: 13 IPPs pre-selected for an 80 MW solar and biomass project

NAMIBIA: CPBN launches call for tenders for a 20 MWp solar power plant in Omburu

BOTSWANA: Over 100 elephants die of hunger and thirst due to drought

AFRICA: Speak Up Africa aims to train journalists on sanitation issues

SOUTH AFRICA: Electricity production will be more eco-friendly in 2020-2030

GHANA: Climate Chance Summit calls for more action on climate change

NAMIBIA: Drought-stricken Zambezi region receives $1.33 million for water

AFRICA: AfDB requests research to promote creation of “green” banks

NAMIBIA: Cronimet installs off grid (1.13 MW) on shopping centre rooftop

NAMIBIA: Sertum Energy puts Trekkopje solar power plant (5 MW) into operation

SOUTH AFRICA: Liquid Telecom’s headquarters now has a 1.2 MW DPA solar off grid

NAMIBIA: GCF invests $8.4 million for climate change resilience

SOUTH AFRICA: Dhybrid and Blockpower install off grid in Kruger Park

SOUTH AFRICA: GDT partners with Volco to set up 5 recycling plants for tyres

AFRICA: Two winners of the UN Climate Action Award are Africans.

SOUTH AFRICA: Eskom launches major tender for electricity storage

SOUTH AFRICA: Plentify wins EDF Pulse Africa tour

AFRICA: AFD launches call for proposals to develop off-grid energy

ZAMBIA: Planning to import 300 MW of electricity from South Africa

SOUTH AFRICA: Exxaro, coal king, acquires Cennergi and its wind farms

SOUTH AFRICA: New liquid waste not permitted in landfills

SOUTH AFRICA: Pilot project for building a road out of recycled plastic

NAMIBIA/BOTSWANA: Partnership for 5,000 MW solar megaproject

SOUTH AFRICA: PPA Company equips Nelson Mandela University with solar off-grid

SOUTHERN AFRICA: Green Climate Fund provides $56 million to support eco-finance

SOUTH AFRICA: Training on wastewater treatment as of September 2019

SOUTH AFRICA: Reinforcement project for Clanwilliam dam to be completed in 2023

SOUTH AFRICA: Xina Solar 1 power plant (100 MW) in Abengoa is serviceable.

NAMIBIA: New solid waste management strategy in force

SOUTH AFRICA: UKCI invests some $17 million in two wind projects

BOTSWANA: Solar backpacks for students in remote areas

SOUTHERN AFRICA: Sola Group obtains $26 million to supply off-grid to companies

SOUTH AFRICA: Nissan, BMW and Volkswagen intend to invest in the electric car market

NAMIBIA: Nampower to invest $338 million in renewable energy by 2022

AFRICA: “Rhino bonds” to be issued by 2020 to protect black rhinos

SOUTH AFRICA: Research programme on plastic waste to be launched soon

SOUTH AFRICA: Kangnas wind farm to be commissioned by end 2020

SOUTH AFRICA: MIGA issues $98 million guarantee for 100 MW solar power plant

AFRICA: Scientists initiate SafeWaterAfrica for wastewater treatment

MOROCCO: Ongoing discussions with AfDB on implementing “Desert to Power”

IFAT Africa: the growing show reaches Southern Africa

Africa faces a ‘waste tsunami’ if landfills are not urgently regulated

NAMIBIA: IBC Solar and 3 German universities thrive for rural mini-grids

BOTSWANA: Bidding for 100 MW of solar energy to be launched soon

SOUTH AFRICA: Zandvliet wastewater treatment plant extension project on track

South Africa: Oldenburg partners with Buffalo City in to tackle climate change

IFAT Africa: aspiring Engineers compete in the University Challenge Africa

IFAT Africa: how cleaner cities will help us meet the Sustainable Development Goals

IFAT Africa: experts gather in Johannesburg to solve environmental challenges

SOUTH AFRICA: Vestas to build Wesley-Ciskei wind farm for EDF

SOUTH AFRICA: Enel begins Garob wind farm construction (140 MW)

ESWATINI: South African Concon will develop a 10 MW power plant

NAMIBIA: Natura Energy to build 50 MW solar power plant in Arandis

BOTSWANA: Over 500 vultures found dead after massive poisoning

SOUTH AFRICA: GBN consortium launches water project in Limpopo Province

AFRICA: Nine research projects on sustainable cities, promoted by LIRA 2030 Africa

NAMIBIA: Alten and partners commission Mariental solar park

SOUTHERN AFRICA: Germany invests €10 million in climate research

NAMIBIA: Wild animals on sale as a result of severe droughts

SOUTH AFRICA: Government sued for “deadly pollution”

NAMIBIA: Coca-Cola sets up off-grid on rooftop at Windhoek plant

SOUTH AFRICA: Globeleq Africa acquires a number of renewable power plants

BOTSWANA: Environmentalists oppose resumption of elephant hunting

SOUTH AFRICA: Enel starts Oyster Bay wind farm construction (140 MW)

SOUTH AFRICA: Carbon Tax Act comes into force in June 2019

SOUTH AFRICA: Mainstream speeds up wind projects in Perdekraal and Kangnas

NAMIBIA: Solar Water equips UNAM with solar desalination unit

ESWATINI: ESERA launches bidding for 80 MW renewable energy

SOUTH AFRICA: Soltrain initiative delivers two solar heating systems

SOUTHERN AFRICA: SADC and USAID join forces for transboundary water management

NAMIBIA: Suntrace, selected as technical consultant for Groot Glass’s solar project

SOUTH AFRICA: Radisson Blu Hotel in Cape Town sets up desalination plant

SOUTH AFRICA: Nedbank issues green bonds for renewable energy

Vedanta, to be sued in London for pollution by Zambia’s subsidiary

LESOTHO: SCLC Polihali will build 2 water diversion tunnels to dams

AFRICAN UTILITY WEEK: Climate change and sustainable growth issues

Cape Town, May, 14-16 2019

BOTSWANA: State promises massive investments in renewable energy

SOUTH AFRICA: Eighty percent against coal, in favour of renewable energies

SOUTH AFRICA: IFAT Africa, the leading trade fair for an emerging waste market

SOUTH AFRICA: Eskom negotiates import conditions for electric cars

SOUTH AFRICA: State allocates $24 million to rehabilitate wastewater treatment plants

SOUTH AFRICA: BRICS supports Eskom and renewable energies

NAMIBIA: 5 companies vying for EIAs related to desalination in Bethany and Grünau

WINDHOEK: Trapped between deserts, city transforms wastewater into drinkable water

In partnership with VEOLIA

SOUTH AFRICA: Juwi designs solar-wind hybrid power plant for Orion Minerals

SOUTH AFRICA: Enel launches construction of 140 MW wind farm in Nxuba

SOUTH AFRICA: Shell aims to launch electric car charging stations

SOUTH AFRICA: Sanccob rescues 2,000 pink flamingo babies

SOUTH AFRICA: New concentrated solar power plant in Kathu by Engie

SOUTH AFRICA: Zayed Awards for Sustainable Development recognise two students

AFRICA 2019: Hydroelectricity and water storage professionals will be in Windhoek

2-4 April 2019, Windhoek

IFAT Africa, the environmental exhibition, benefits from the beverage industry fair

CAMEROON: Government plans to train 450 young people in solar energy

NAMIBIA: InnoSun Energy inaugurates phase one of Ombepo’s wind farm

SOUTH AFRICA: Woolworths plans to eliminate plastic bags in all its stores

NAMIBIA: Germany Funds Treatment Plant in Arandis School of Mines

Water Show Africa: Water professionals will focus on climate impact

March 26-27, 2019 - Johannesburg

AFRICA: Coca-Cola invests $38 billion for plastic waste recycling

SOUTH AFRICA: Karoshoek solar power plant already operational

SOUTH AFRICA: Solar project in North Cape receives AfDB funding

NAMIBIA: Inhabitants, with State support, bring water back to 2 northern villages

NAMIBIA: Altereo and NamWater partner for water management in Keetmanshoop

COOPERATION: Namibia and Angola launch transboundary water project

NAMIBIA: Decentralisation for better water and sanitation management

SOUTH AFRICA: United States promotes energy storage development

SOUTH AFRICA: Eskom launches technology to store energy

SOUTH AFRICA: French company Séché Environnement to acquire Interwaste

SOUTH AFRICA: Students produce urine-based bricks

SOUTH AFRICA: Vestas to build 2 wind farms for Enel in Western Cape

SOUTH AFRICA: Towards the creation of a green bank

NAMIBIA: Salini Impregilo completes construction of Neckartal dam

SOUTHERN AFRICA: Regional renewable energy centre established in Namibia

SOLAR SHOW AFRICA, African operators in solar energy to meet in Johannesburg

march, 26-27 2018, Johannesburg

IFAT AFRICA 2019: the trade fair for water and waste professionals in South Africa

July 9-11, 2019 - Johannesburg

SOUTH AFRICA: Symposium on sustainable cities scheduled for November 2018

November 5-6, 2018 - South Africa

AFRICA: EDF and Gibb create joint venture specialised in renewable energy

ESWATINI: AfDB Extends PPPs in new energies sector

AFRICA: €44 billion from EU for renewable energy in sub-Saharan Africa

SOUTH AFRICA: Energy storage project receives UK funding

SOUTH AFRICA: Nordex to supply turbines for two wind projects in Cape Province

SOUTH AFRICA: Biodiversity economy could create 162,000 jobs

SOUTH AFRICA: ELB-KCC to build a 25 MW biomass power plant in Mpumalanga

SOUTH AFRICA: German Juwi to build three 250 MW solar power plants

SOUTH AFRICA: ABSA releases $1.5 million for 12 renewable energy projects

SOUTH AFRICA: Biomass at the centre of discussions in Johannesburg

AFRICA: IDEAS Fund acquires majority share in 9 solar and wind energy projects

SOUTH AFRICA: Old Mutual launches its off-grid wastewater recycling system

SOUTH AFRICA: Vantage Capital invests $144 million in six wind and solar projects

SOUTH AFRICA: SRS certified “Responsible Recycling” for electrical waste

SOUTH AFRICA: Enel Green Power completes 700 MW wind power funding

SOUTHERN AFRICA: USAID to provide $32 million for drinking water and sanitation

AFRICA: COMESA’s solution for private investment in renewable energies

SOUTH AFRICA: Lucky Star inaugurates 2 desalination plants built by ImproChem

NAMIBIA: Cronimet to build a photovoltaic plant for Chobe Water Villas

SOUTH AFRICA: Organic Matters turns restaurant waste into compost

SOUTH AFRICA: New Development Bank grants $300 million for renewable energy

SOUTH AFRICA: CEF and Acwa Power co-finance Redstone solar power plant

SOUTH AFRICA: Siemens Gamesa to deliver 109 wind turbines in the Cape Town region

SOUTH AFRICA: The Zebra salt battery, suitable for storing renewables

NAMIBIA: JA Solar to supply half-cell modules for solar power plant

SOUTH AFRICA: An irrigation system that reduces water consumption by 70%

SOUTH AFRICA: Japan commits to cooperation in water management

SOUTH AFRICA: Producing urine-based fertilizers thanks to waterless urinals

SOUTHERN AFRICA: BBOXX and DC Go join forces to electrify the townships

SOUTH AFRICA: Mainstream raises $520 million for the construction of 2 wind farms

SOUTH AFRICA: Desalination plant running on solar energy soon

SOUTH AFRICA: Averda to use RFID chips to track hospital waste

SOUTH AFRICA: Pretoria launches a call for tenders for green energy contracts

SOUTH AFRICA: World Bank assures Lekela Power for 360 MW of wind turbines

NAMIBIA: Towards the construction of a new seawater desalination plant

ECOAFRIBUILD 2018, the green and sustainable building exhibition

SOUTH AFRICA: Diverting Icebergs to solve the drinking water crisis

SOUTH AFRICA: First continental employer in renewable energies

CHAD: The great return of rhinos to Zakouma after 50 years of absence

SOUTH AFRICA: Recycling waste to make money in Cape Town

SOUTH AFRICA: UN drills elected officials on ecological transition

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