Tag: renewable energy

Energising Africa's future: thousands of energy and infrastructure experts gather for AEF 2026

Starting in Cape Town today, the four-day Africa Energy Forum (AEF) 2026 will gather leading African lawyers, energy companies, government ministers, investors, financiers, and sector leaders to address ‘Building Africa’s Industrialised Future’

Positive energy: powering Africa to deliver a better future for the world

Ahead of the 2026 Africa Energy Forum (AEF) being held in Cape Town across 16-19 June, under the theme of ‘Building Africa’s Industrialised Future’, leading projects and energy expert Greg Nott discusses the growth of AEF and Africa’s energy (r)evolution.

Africa has been managing climate volatility for decades – what the rest of the world can learn from it

Africa Day on 25 May marks the establishment of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), now known as the African Union (AU), and is a vibrant celebration of the African continent’s diverse cultures, history, and achievements. Professor Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi discusses how Africa has experiences that should inform how the world prepares for and recovers from for disasters, and becomes more resilient to climate change

Bowmans further energises its future with ex-IPP Office legal head Lena Mangondo joining Johannesburg team

Leading pan-African corporate law firm Bowmans traces its roots to 1885, but the firm is firmly focused on the future. After adding telco expert Justin Ramages and tech lawyer Robby Coelho as South African partners in recent months, it has now swiped in-house renewables star Lena Mangondo

South Africa’s power utility Eskom tried to block a gold mine from going solar - but lost in court

Last month, the High Court in Gauteng ruled on a case where Eskom had refused to allow a gold mine to run solar power lines across its own servitude. Angela van der Berg of the University of the Western Cape explores this key decision for mining houses and large companies that want to build their own renewable energy plants.

Discovery Green looks to the future by adding renewable energy lawyer Mathaabe Scott

The Discovery Green platform was established in recent years by Discovery, a South African financial services organisation, with a mission to establish the country as a global renewable energy leader. It has now added lawyer Mathaabe Scott to its team

2026: How will Côte d'Ivoire's energy boom serve its industry?

Côte d'Ivoire enters 2026 as West Africa's energy powerhouse, and a net exporter to several neighbouring nations, yet questions and challenges remain for local industry. Foucaud Jaulin and Pierre-Benoît Drancourt of CMS examine the current situation and future outlook for Ivorian industry

Eskom adds ‘trailblazer in renewable energy’ Khumoetsile Kotelo to help build its green energy business

Last year, South African state utility Eskom announced green energy plans, to diversify its coal-heavy energy mix and reduce emissions. It has now bolstered its legal capacity by bringing in Khumoetsile Kotelo as Head of Legal for Eskom Renewables,

DLA Piper boosts its International Projects team as renewables expert Melusi Dlamini returns to South Africa

Global law firm DLA Piper has continued its growth in South Africa with the announcement this week that dual-qualified international finance expert Melusi Dlamini has joined the firm

Solar energy company Sun King shines brighter by adding Godson Iwuozo as Legal Manager

Sun King is the world’s leading off-grid solar company, bringing power to more than 24 million homes in 46 countries over the past 15 years. Now they’ve upgraded their legal capacity with the hiring of talented Nigerian lawyer Godson Iwuozo

Fasken fortifies Johannesburg office by adding projects and construction expert Danielle van der Vaart as a new partner

Leading international law firm Fasken, which more than 950 lawyers and ten offices on three continents, yesterday announced that Danielle van der Vaart had joined as a Partner in its Corporate & Commercial Practice Group in Johannesburg

Harnessing Africa's potential to become the global leader in energy transition

Partnering with Africa Legal, Webber Wentzel’s expert energy and mining sector teams have launched a new thought leadership guide examining key issues, challenges, and opportunities for those vital sectors in Africa.

Lights, Arbitration, Action: South African perspectives on Africa’s energy transition

Webber Wentzel is a leading legal adviser for the energy sector in Sub-Saharan Africa. Ahead of next month’s Africa Energy Forum, partners Garyn Rapson and Anél De Meyer discuss arbitration’s vital role in Africa’s evolving energy landscape

Inseparable: the bond between energy and mining will drive future change

Webber Wentzel is a leading legal adviser for the mining sector in Sub-Saharan Africa. Ahead of Mining Indaba, their team discuss how the mining industry will play a key role in achieving energy transition

A cleaner future: 5 leading African mining projects driving the energy transition

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 Africa Legal 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.

Law, Tax, Future with CMS Africa

In this podcast, Hugo Coetzee, chairman of the Africa practice at CMS, chats to 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.

Extractives GC Forum 2021 - Speakers

Across June 29 and 30, for the first-time, a dedicated virtual event will bring together leading in-house legal and compliance professionals from both the mining and oil and gas sectors.