Logo
Search
Subscribe
Sign In
Home
Archive
Tags
Authors

Solar Energy

LECHA Energy Solar Systems


Why Africa's Development Must Be Private Sector-Led: Lessons from History and the Pitfalls of Government Dependency

Nov 19, 2025

•

2 min read

Why Africa's Development Must Be Private Sector-Led: Lessons from History and the Pitfalls of Government Dependency

History reminds us that true progress is pioneered by entrepreneurs and innovators – the private sector. From the Dutch East India Company's colonial ventures to Cecil John Rhodes' enterprises in Africa and the industrial titans who built the Americas, commerce and innovation always preceded government. Governments were invented to regulate, level the playing field, and provide stability – not to lead.

Stephen Lecha
Stephen Lecha
Security vs. Sovereignty: Why Africa Must Change Its Narrative on Food, Energy, and Finance

Nov 19, 2025

•

6 min read

Security vs. Sovereignty: Why Africa Must Change Its Narrative on Food, Energy, and Finance

In our strive toward a self-reliant Africa, words matter. We've often heard our leaders speak of "food security," "energy security," and "financial security" as the goals for our continent. But what if the real target should be sovereignty? Western nations have long pursued sovereignty in these areas, building systems of control and independence, while Africa has focused on security – a more defensive stance that often leaves us vulnerable to external forces.

Stephen Lecha
Stephen Lecha
Building the Africa We Want: A Roadmap to Sovereignty in Finance, Energy, and Food

Nov 18, 2025

•

6 min read

Building the Africa We Want: A Roadmap to Sovereignty in Finance, Energy, and Food

As Africans, we've long dreamed of "the Africa We Want" – a continent sovereign in finance, energy, and food production, free from over-reliance on FDI and aid. Our diaspora and local communities hold the capital and ingenuity to fund our own projects, but we must address the gaps: lack of trust, integration, liquidity, and cross-pollination of innovation.

Stephen Lecha
Stephen Lecha
Why African Capital Must Build Africa.

Nov 14, 2025

•

3 min read

Why African Capital Must Build Africa.

For decades, the blueprint for African development has been written in a foreign language: the language of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). We've been taught that validation and viability come from offshore. While FDI has a role to play, this over-reliance has created a dangerous paradox: we are begging for foreign capital to build our futures, while our own vast pools of domestic capital—our pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, and insurance reserves—sit on the sidelines or are shipped abroad.This must end.

Stephen Lecha
Stephen Lecha
Why Leapfrogging is Africa's Only Logical Path

Nov 13, 2025

•

4 min read

Why Leapfrogging is Africa's Only Logical Path

The concept of leapfrogging means skipping over outdated technologies and systems to adopt more advanced, efficient solutions directly. For Africa, this is critical for several reasons if we are to achieve Vision 2063.

Stephen Lecha
Stephen Lecha
Powering Africa's Future: The $3 Trillion Investment Imperative by 2050

Nov 13, 2025

•

4 min read

Powering Africa's Future: The $3 Trillion Investment Imperative by 2050

As we continue our mission to fuel renewable energy projects across Africa, it's crucial to zoom out and understand the monumental scale of the challenge ahead. Africa, home to the world's fastest-growing population and untapped renewable potential, is on the cusp of an energy revolution. But to meet rising demands and achieve universal access by 2050, the continent needs a massive influx of capital.

Stephen Lecha
Stephen Lecha
RMB's 2025/26 Top 10 African Countries for Energy Investors

Nov 10, 2025

•

4 min read

RMB's 2025/26 Top 10 African Countries for Energy Investors

The RMB "Where to Invest in Africa 2025/26" report just dropped, and if you're like me, you've already bookmarked it for your next strategy session. This year's edition analyzes 31 countries, spotlighting resilient economies amid global headwinds like aid declines and trade shifts. The top 10? A mix of island powerhouses, North African giants, and East-West risers—Seychelles and Mauritius holding steady at the top, with Côte d'Ivoire and Tanzania climbing fast.

Stephen Lecha
Stephen Lecha
Illuminating Botswana's Future

Oct 6, 2025

•

5 min read

Illuminating Botswana's Future

Solar Power, Regenerative Farms, and a Path to Sustainable Exports

Stephen Lecha
Stephen Lecha

LECHA Energy | So Much Better

Energy| Technology | Finance

I consent to receive newsletters via email. Terms of use and Privacy policy.

© 2025 The LECHA Energy logo is a registered trademark: CIPA: BW/M/2019/000235..

Report abuse

Privacy policy

Terms of use

Powered by beehiiv