Investing in Africa's greener future What does the future hold for renewable energy projects in Africa? In the latest episode of the Africa Legal podcast Craig Sisterson speaks to Muzi Kubeka and Pedro Couto about challenges, opportunities, and innovation.
Energy, Innovation, and Ethiopia: our top articles and topics of 2024 In a year of challenge and change, the top articles and podcasts on our Africa Legal platform reflect how African lawyers are helping lead the way for the continent’s bright future. From energy to fintech, service delivery to fast-changing markets, we’ve told stories of remarkable lawyers embracing innovation and new solutions
SABA targets trade growth at London event The Scottish Africa Business Association (SABA) is gearing up for the 2024 Scotland London Africa Week which aims to further strengthen trade ties between Scotland and Africa.
ALN Kenya helps shape future trade and investment ALN Kenya is set to make a significant impact at the highly anticipated Inspire and Connect East Africa event organised by Bpifrance in Nairobi, Kenya this week.
Powering an exciting future Renewable energy generation in East Africa has quadrupled since 2000 and is now 65% of the region’s electricity capacity. Stephen Mallowah and Aisha Naiga spoke to Craig Sisterson about pursuing an even greener future.
Mozambique shines bright in the renewable energy sphere With many African countries battling to fulfil their populations’ power needs, Mozambique seems to hold the trump cards, potentially enabling it to become an electricity hub within the Southern Africa region. CMS recently investigated the region’s renewable energy prospects.
South Africa moves closer to energy solution Over the last decade, South Africans have been looking increasingly to renewables to get around challenges posed by loadshedding. CMS recently produced an expert guide to renewable energy in South Africa to aid investors.
Angola prepares for a surge in renewable energy Renewable energy is now considered a mature investment sector by many, yet in Africa especially, the market is still wide open with much potential untapped. In order to simplify the opportunities and challenges for potential investors, CMS has produced a number of jurisdiction-specific reports on this sector.
The solution to South Africa’s energy security? South Africa’s energy crisis has created numerous opportunities for innovation, especially given Africa’s abundant natural resources which can be harnessed for renewable energy supply. Bridgett Majola and Gavin Noeth look at the potential for green hydrogen to fill this gap.
Harambee: Joining hands across the legal divide In the spirit of harambee (pulling together in Swahili), the UK government and Africa Legal have embarked on a groundbreaking collaboration aimed at fostering unity and shared growth between the legal sectors of the UK and East Africa.
Resolving Africa’s energy disputes: Collaboration is key Energy disputes across Africa require a nuanced understanding of both local and international legal landscapes. Robert Wheal, a UK-based practitioner working extensively in Africa, shared his valuable insights on these complexities and the crucial role of collaboration at the Africa Energy Dispute Resolution Roundtable.
Resolving Africa’s energy disputes: Nigeria Nigeria’s legal and regulatory landscape has some unique challenges when it comes to resolving energy sector disputes. Dayo Adu shared his insights on how to manage these disputes and the value of collaborating with international counsel at the Africa Energy Dispute Resolution Roundtable.
Building energy independence in Africa Zambia is blessed with numerous waterways and generates most of its energy from renewables, but fresh solutions are needed. Augustine Hamwela discussed the challenges and opportunities in Zambia’s energy sector with Craig Sisterson.
Keeping a finger on the North African energy pulse The North Africa Energy & Hydrogen Exhibition and Conference (NAPEC) takes place in Oran, Algeria, this week. Rodolfo Drudi and Mazilda Kerkouche told Africa Legal how they use the event to prepare in advance for challenges their clients will face.
Powering through from Nigeria to the world Six years ago Chukwusolukwue “Chisolu” Obumneke-Okeke did not fancy himself being a lawyer at the forefront of advocating for clean energy. He spoke to Paul Ogemba about his journey – physically and metaphorically.
Sunshine is good news for energy investors In this Coffee Break episode, Jabulani Nhongo chats to Tom Pearson about Zimbabwe’s energy supply structure and the exciting opportunities available to foreign investors.
Nigeria’s renewed hope for a high energy future A number of recent developments in Nigeria’s energy space have generated excitement about what the future holds for this sector. Africa Legal spoke to Dr Tominiyi Owolabi to get a better grasp on the current situation.
A plethora of opportunities Nigeria’s president, Bola Tinubu, has told the UN that he wants to foster economic growth and investor confidence in the country. Samuel Olawepo spoke to Craig Sisterson about some key opportunities in Nigeria’s energy sector.
Renewables lead the energy race There’s been a notable shift in the energy landscape and the expected peak oil demand is now forecast to arrive in 2029 – a year earlier than previously projected. This is according to new research from global law firm CMS.
Africa prepares for a future of electric vehicles The fast-evolving emobility sector presents a significant opportunity for sustainable growth and job creation in Africa, but some constraints need to be overcome first, writes Yael Shafrir, Associate Director, Webber Wentzel.
An incubator for smart power solutions Access to electricity has quadrupled in Mozambique in the past 15 years, but over half the population still needs to be connected for the goal of universal access by 2030. Gisela Graça discussed the impact of development finance institutions and renewable energy solutions with Craig Sisterson.
Ethiopia a step closer to clearing PPP obstacles With 54% of Ethiopia currently unelectrified, and boundless renewable resources, there are massive opportunities for PPP developments. Mekdes Mezgebu spoke to Africa Legal about the obstacles and reforms that affect these projects.
Alliance celebrates 10-year anniversary In late 2012, Linklaters and Webber Wentzel signed a Collaboration Agreement, formalising a 40-year working relationship between the two leading firms. Africa Legal took a look at the award-winning alliance.
Slowing down Africa’s energy transition The proposed modernisation of the controversial international Energy Charter Treaty may well affect Africa’s journey to renewable energy. Alfred Olufemi investigated some of the pitfalls.
Driving success through innovation As things stand, the renewable energy and oil & gas industries need to coexist. Michael Jenkins of Lopes Attorneys spoke to Craig Sisterson about balancing renewables and oil & gas as African nations develop an exciting future.
Dynamic, difference-making conversations In light of the Africa Energy Forum, leading energy and infrastructure lawyer Amyn Mussa spoke to Craig Sisterson about key challenges facing the sector.
Modern regulations help draw investments In this podcast, Alberto Simoes and Bridgett Majola of CMS share their insights on the increasing pace and scale of renewable energy projects in Africa, with Africa Legal’s Tom Pearson.
Law, Tax, Future with CMS Africa In this podcast, Hugo Coetzee, chairman of the Africa practice at CMS, chats to Tom Pearson, Chief Commercial Officer at Africa Legal, about the premier law firm’s prospects in Africa.
Powerful Partnerships Strong relationships between law firms with in depth local knowledge and those with global networks have become a winning formula in Africa. Nowhere is this more apparent than the partnerships established by Hogan Lovells and many of Africa’s top law firms.
