Business Energy Micheal van Wyk April 18, 2025 0 Comments

Southern African countries expand coal capacity

Africa has some 47.9GW of coal-fired capacity and it is heavily concentrated in the Southern African Development Community (SADC). South Africa’s 41.1GW fleet of plants accounts for the vast majority (86%) of the continent’s total. Botswana (400MW), and Zambia (300MW) also have notable installed coal-fired capacity, according to African Energy Live Data. The main player outside southern Africa is Morocco, with 3.9GW.

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Michael van Wyk — Head Writer, MiningFocus Africa Michael van Wyk is the Head Writer for MiningFocus Africa, specializing in Africa’s mining and resources sector. With over a decade of experience, he reports on gold, copper, critical minerals, and mining digitisation, translating complex industry trends into clear, actionable insights. Michael has interviewed top executives, policymakers, and technical experts, making him a trusted voice on the continent’s mining markets and investment landscape.