AfDB reimbursable grants are aimed at the least glamorous but most decisive stage of green hydrogen development: turning concepts into financeable projects.
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Strings Attached: IMF Programme Spotlights Procurement Transparency and SOE Reform in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s IMF Staff-Monitored Programme ties ZiG credibility to procurement transparency, SOE reform and reserves — a scorecard for operators, not a cheque.
By the Numbers: SADC Reports 54% Internet Reach and 14 GW of New Power
SADC reported 54% internet penetration, over 14,000 MW of new power and a 38% renewables share — three numbers on the region’s connectivity and energy gap.
Plan and Purse: SADC Ministers Adopt 2026–27 Corporate Plan and Push a Regional Development Fund in Pretoria
SADC ministers in Pretoria approved a 2026–27 Corporate Plan and pushed a Regional Development Fund — what self-financed integration means for Zimbabwe.
Botswana Launches State-Owned Explorer to Unearth Critical Minerals
Botswana is creating a state explorer to probe the ~70% of its territory left untested, chasing critical minerals beyond diamonds. The strategy and the risks.
Beyond the Grid: SADC Pushes Green Hydrogen, E-Mobility and Inclusive Energy Value Chains
SADC’s energy bloc pushed green hydrogen, e-mobility, clean cooking and inclusive value chains — and how Zimbabwe can build industries, not just import them.
Wired for Power: SADC Energy Week Backs Interconnectors and Universal Access by 2030 in Victoria Falls
SADC Sustainable Energy Week in Victoria Falls backed regional interconnectors, universal access by 2030 and harmonised rules — and what it means for Zimbabwe.
Platinum’s Record Run: Metal Clears US$2,100 an Ounce After All-Time High
Platinum cleared US$2,125.80/oz in January 2026 after an all-time high and a 127% 2025 gain — what the rally means for Zimbabwe’s Great Dyke producers.
Battery Boom: Lithium Carbonate Tops US$24,000 a Tonne as Storage Demand Surges
Battery-grade lithium carbonate hit about US$24,086 a tonne in March 2026 as storage demand surged, sharpening Zimbabwe’s case for beneficiation.