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Japan Commits $150 Million to South Africa's Energy Shift

11/27/2025

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Japan negotiates funding for South Africa's energy reform, building on up to $150 million from Japanese institutions, including $100 million from the Japan International Cooperation Agency.
Maki Kobayashi, a senior Japanese government spokeswoman, confirmed discussions on November 22 at the G20 summit in Johannesburg.
South Africa seeks to move from coal, which supplies about 80% of electricity, to renewable energy, and attract foreign investment for energy security amid power cuts.

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Japan negotiates funding for South Africa's energy reform, building on up to $150 million from Japanese institutions, including $100 million from the Japan International Cooperation Agency.
Maki Kobayashi, a senior Japanese government spokeswoman, confirmed discussions on November 22 at the G20 summit in Johannesburg.
South Africa seeks to move from coal, which supplies about 80% of electricity, to renewable energy, and attract foreign investment for energy security amid power cuts.