Climate & Energy 5 articles

Climate & Energy is defined by the intersection of energy systems, climate policy and resilience. Rather than treating the subject broadly, it focuses on energy security, climate mitigation and adaptation, transition policy, finance, emissions and the resilience of energy infrastructure. It differs from Energy Transition because the emphasis instead falls on retaining a wider climate dimension that includes resilience and policy beyond decarbonising the energy mix.

Infrastructure

Russia pushes gas turbines in Togo and Niger as Nigeria struggles with unpaid power bills

October 7, 2026, 3:50 PM

Russia is moving to supply gas turbine power plants to Togo and Niger, putting pressure on Nigeria's role as both countries face blackouts and rising debts.

Infrastructure

African data centres face critical test of sustainable expansion

October 7, 2026, 8:27 AM

Africa’s digital boom is pushing data centres to expand fast. Operators must grow without wasting power or water.

Governance

Libya at a turning point: Oil, power, and the fight for the country's future

October 7, 2026, 3:45 PM

Libya stands at a crossroads. Oil riches and deep political rifts threaten both new prosperity and another round of chaos.

Jobs & Labour

Vodacom and SmartOps push electric cars into South Africa’s e-hailing market

October 9, 2026, 9:45 PM

Vodacom South Africa and SmartOps Fleet are rolling out a plan to put up to 55,000 vehicles—mostly electric—on e-hailing platforms, opening the door for 110,000 new driver slots.

Climate & Energy

Socioeconomic barriers stall biogas adoption among Ethiopian farm households

October 7, 2026, 3:49 PM

Biogas still struggles to catch on in rural Northern Ethiopia. New research shows social, economic, and behavioral hurdles are blocking the energy shift.