The Promise of Kabanga Nickel: Tanzania’s EV Future
The global economy is being rewired around “future metals.” Nickel, cobalt, lithium, and graphite have moved from obscure tables in…
Governance and Transparency in Mega-Energy Projects
On the surface, the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Plant (JNHP) is a story of achievement: 2,115 megawatts feeding into the national…
When the River Runs Low: Climate Risks to Hydropower Reliability
From the air, the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Plant looks like a symbol of permanence: 2,115 megawatts of generating capacity, a…
From Dam to Development: Turning JNHP’s Power into Industrial Progress
On the banks of the Rufiji, the turbines at the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Plant spin steadily, delivering 2,115 megawatts into…
Balancing Power and Preservation: JNHP’s Environmental and Social Trade-offs
At first light on the Rufiji River, the sight is impressive. The surface is calm, but behind the dam’s walls,…
Financing the Dam: What the Numbers Say
Every budget cycle tells a story. Most years, the tale is about balancing many small needs with limited means, funding…
The Big Bet: JNHP Tanzania’s Power Gamble or Energy Game-Changer?
It is just after dawn on the Rufiji River. Mist still clings to the water’s surface, but already the turbines…
The Opportunity Cost of Miracles: What Africa Loses When Hype Crowds Out Real Innovation
In rural Zimbabwe, families still eat dinner by candlelight. In Harare, factories groan under power cuts, and hospitals ration electricity…
From Pageantry to Physics: Building a Culture of Verification in Africa
In Harare, applause echoed as President Mnangagwa test-drove a car that was claimed to charge itself endlessly. Weeks earlier, Zimbabwean…
The Cost of Believing: How Miracle-Tech Hype Hurts Real Science and Citizens
In January 2025, Zimbabweans watched their President test-drive a so-called “self-powered” electric car on the lawns of State House. Days…
