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Powering Africa

  • Men dive in Lake Kivu, Kisegi, Rwanda

    The killer lake: how an exploding lake became a gold mine for Rwanda

    Potentially lethal methane at the bottom of Lake Kivu is being harnessed to solve Rwanda’s energy poverty, but the project needed complex funding agreements to get off the ground
  • Nairobi at night

    How to encourage investment in Africa's energy sector

    Our expert panel suggests how African governments can attract foreign investors to energy projects
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    Live chat: how can governments improve energy infrastructure in Africa?

    Poor internet connections, transport and power networks are keeping Africa in the dark. Join us on 15 January, 1-3pm GMT to discuss attracting investors
    Sponsored by SwissRe
  • Power plant Cape Town, South Africa

    How to attract billions to fund Africa’s energy sector

    The continent needs $288bn of investment in energy to fuel development. What are the obstacles to investment? Eliza Anyangwe investigates
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    Without energy could Africa’s growth run out of steam?

    Despite vast natural reserves, the average African uses less electricity than is needed to power a 50-watt light bulb
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