SOLA Group reaches Financial Close and begins construction on landmark hybrid solar and battery project for Sasol and Air Liquide
/ 9 February 2026

SOLA Group reaches Financial Close and begins construction on landmark hybrid solar and battery project for Sasol and Air Liquide

SOLA Group has achieved Financial Close (FC) on its Naos-1 Hybrid Solar and Battery Project, a 300 MW (435 MWp) solar PV facility with 660 MWh of battery energy storage (BESS). Enabled by long-term power purchase agreements with Sasol and Air Liquide, the project marks a major milestone in South Africa’s private power market, being […]

Standard Bank Group advances ambition to grow East Africa
/ 2 February 2026

Standard Bank Group advances ambition to grow East Africa

Africa continues to stand out as a compelling opportunity in the global landscape. Strong GDP growth forecasts, a powerful demographic dividend, and rising economic formalisation position the continent as a key growth frontier. In an increasingly uncertain geopolitical environment, Africa’s importance is rising further – offering both rapidly growing consumer demand and essential supply‑side advantages, […]