Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian Africa is poised to become a key player in the global hydrogen market, with 41 hydrogen projects scheduled to begin development by 2029, according to the Energy Industries Council (EIC). The EIC highlighted that North African nations, including Egypt, Algeria, and Morocco, are at the forefront of this push, leveraging abundant year-round sunshine to…
Africa Accounts for 3% of Global Bitcoin Mining Hashrate Through Renewable Energy Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian As of December 2024, Africa now contributes 3% of the global Bitcoin mining hashrate, with Ethiopia alone producing 2.5%, a significant leap from the previous year. This growth is powered entirely by renewable energy, highlighting the continent’s increasing role in the global…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian The increasing cost of diesel is a pressing concern for various industries, including transportation and agriculture, throughout Africa. Business Insider Africa, with data from GlobalPetrolPrices, has highlighted the top 10 African countries with the lowest diesel prices as of the end of 2024. Key Points to Note: Diesel is vital for industries like agriculture…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian A session hosted by the African Women Business Energy Network (AWBEN) during the Women in Energy Roundtable at African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2024 highlighted the critical role of mindset shifts and workplace flexibility in increasing and retaining women’s participation in Africa’s energy industry. Uche Anajemba, Senior Manager of Business…