Africa’s industrial ambitions will require significant investment in energy and infrastructure. But what separates projects that attract capital from those that struggle to reach financial close? Hosted by Energy News Network (ENN) in partnership with The Electricity Hub, Let’s Talk Energy speaks with Shirley Webber, Managing Principal and Coverage Head – […]
Zambia’s electricity demand is rising, driven by mining, industrialisation, agriculture and urbanisation. But meeting that demand will require more than adding a new generation. Power trading, transmission investment and stronger regional connections will all have a role to play. Hosted by Energy News Network (ENN) in partnership with The Electricity […]
Are Africa’s Frontier Markets Being Mispriced by Investors? Some of Africa’s greatest power deficits sit in markets that international capital often considers too difficult. But does perceived risk always match the reality on the ground? In the latest Let’s Talk Energy podcast, hosted by Energy News Network (ENN) in partnership […]
As Africa’s industries demand more reliable power, captive and embedded generation is moving from a backup solution to a critical part of the continent’s energy infrastructure. In this episode of Let’s Talk Energy, Vincenzia Leitich, Executive Vice President, Power & Renewables, Client Coverage at Standard Bank, discusses how the shift […]
Africa has some of the world’s strongest renewable resources. The bigger opportunity may be in how that power is delivered. Hosted by Energy News Network (ENN) in partnership with The Electricity Hub, Let’s Talk Energy continues its series recorded live at the Africa Energy Forum 2026 in Cape Town with Zoisa North-Bond, […]
Africa’s energy transition needs more than engineers. It needs technicians, researchers, entrepreneurs, commercial talent and a workforce ready to turn energy access into economic opportunity. In this episode of Let’s Talk Energy, Efua Nyamekye Appiah, Energy and Just Transition Lead at GAYO, explores where young Africans can build careers across […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping how Africa works, learns, and innovates. As startups, governments, and large enterprises adopt emerging technologies, the real challenge is no longer access; it is how to harness AI to drive economic transformation, expand opportunity, and prepare Africa’s youth for a digital future. Joseph Berkoh, […]
As Africa seeks to accelerate industrial growth, the conversation is shifting beyond power generation to the legal and regulatory frameworks that determine whether projects attract long-term investment. In this episode of Let’s Talk Energy, hosted by Energy News Network (ENN) in partnership with The Electricity Hub and recorded at Africa […]
Recorded during the Africa Energy Forum 2026 in Cape Town, this episode of Let’s Talk Energy, hosted by ENN in partnership with The Electricity Hub, features Hussein Shoukry, Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa, Siemens Energy. The conversation explores why transmission infrastructure, grid resilience and localisation have become just as […]
