• Newsroom Afrika: young, black and broadcasting change
    Oct 17 2025

    In this episode, Thabile Ngwato, Co-Founder and CEO of Newzroom Afrika, reflects on her journey as a young media entrepreneur redefining how African stories are told. She shares insights on building a trusted news platform in a rapidly changing media landscape and explores how communication can influence public perception, policy, and participation in Africa's energy transition. Ngwato also highlights the importance of youth leadership, innovation, and collaboration in shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future for the continent.

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    12 Min.
  • Harry Boyd-Carpenter on Making Coal-to-Clean Energy Transitions Work
    Oct 8 2025

    In this episode, Harry Boyd-Carpenter, Managing Director of the Sustainable Infrastructure Group at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), discusses how African countries can successfully navigate the complex shift from coal to clean energy. Drawing on global experience from the EBRD's just transition initiatives, he shares insights on designing practical coal-to-clean roadmaps, balancing energy security with decarbonisation, and the critical role of policy tools like carbon pricing and subsidy reform. Boyd-Carpenter also highlights how international institutions can help bridge the gap between national ambition and local impact—ensuring that no community is left behind in Africa's clean energy journey.



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    22 Min.
  • Dr. Enos Banda on How CfDs Could Unlock Renewable Energy Investments in Africa
    Sep 28 2025

    In this episode, Dr. Enos Banda, CEO of ENERTRAG South Africa, explores how Contracts for Difference (CfDs) could accelerate renewable energy deployment across the continent. From ENERTRAG's legacy Darling Wind Farm to the upcoming 210 MW Hendrina Wind Project in Mpumalanga, Dr. Banda highlights how CfDs can de-risk investment, integrate hybrid systems like wind, solar, and hydrogen, and attract developers to frontier markets. He also shares ENERTRAG's vision for scaling renewables through innovative financing and infrastructure frameworks across South Africa, Namibia, Ghana, and beyond.



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    22 Min.
  • From coal to wind: how Seriti Green is reshaping Africa's energy future
    Sep 28 2025

    Recorded at the Africa Energy Forum 2025 in Cape Town, this episode of the Let's Talk Energy podcast features Peter Venn, CEO of Seriti Green, on the company's bold shift from coal to renewables. From building one of Africa's largest wind portfolios to navigating carbon markets and innovative financing, Peter unpacks how Seriti Green is reshaping the continent's energy transition while balancing its coal legacy.

    He also examines the strategic role of wind energy, its community impact, and why just transition narratives are crucial for Africa's future—brought to you in partnership with The Electricity Hub.

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    22 Min.
  • A Conversation on Power, Policy, and the Future of Energy in Africa
    Sep 28 2025

    Africa's energy transition is moving at pace, with solar, wind, hydro, and storage opening new pathways for security, resilience, and growth. In this episode, Alberto Gambacorta, Executive Vice President and General Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa at Scatec ASA, reflects on the opportunities and challenges of scaling renewables across the continent. From the launch of the Lyra Energy platform to large-scale PV and battery storage projects, and the "Africa United" theme of aef 2025, he shares insights on what the future of energy could look like for the region.

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    13 Min.
  • Elsa Strydom on South Africa's IPP Programme: Powering a Constrained Grid Sustainably
    Sep 19 2025

    In this episode, Elsa Strydom, Interim Head of South Africa's IPP Office, explores how independent power producers are expanding electricity access in a constrained grid environment. From new procurement rounds in renewables, gas, and battery storage to local job creation and training opportunities, she highlights how the IPP Programme is driving a fair and sustainable energy future — recorded during the Africa Energy Forum 2025 in Cape Town.

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    21 Min.
  • Building Utility-Scale Renewables in Africa: Insights from Stuart MacWilliam at Mulilo
    Sep 17 2025

    In this episode of the Africa Energy Forum Podcast, Stuart MacWilliam, Chief Development Officer at Mulilo, explores the journey of scaling renewable energy projects from concept to commercialisation. From navigating regulatory and permitting challenges to structuring innovative PPAs and financing models, he shares how Mulilo delivers utility-scale projects while building lasting community partnerships. Recorded during the aef 2025 in Cape Town.

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    18 Min.
  • Standard Bank's Rentia van Tonder & Aadil Cajee: The Strategic Role of Finance in Energy
    Sep 10 2025

    In this episode of Let's Talk Energy, Rentia van Tonder, Head of Power, and Aadil Cajee, Head of Energy & Infrastructure Finance at Standard Bank CIB, discuss how finance is evolving from a transactional role to a strategic driver in Africa's energy transition. From shaping inclusive and climate-resilient energy systems to embedding ESG principles that create real community value, they share how financial institutions are becoming architects of Africa's energy future.

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    21 Min.