Media Monitoring, Wednesday 4 October

Zambia considers dropping import tax for electric vehicles and charging gear. Sasol sees green hydrogen leading by 2035. Japan pledges support for South Africa's hydrogen economy and emission reduction goals.

Sasol Expects Green Hydrogen to Become Fuel of Choice by 2035 (Reuters)

Japan to Support South Africa's Hydrogen Economy and Emission Reduction Efforts (Hydrogen Fuel News)

Fuel cell electric vehicle demonstration seen as catalyst for nascent green hydrogen economy (Engineering News)

CDR platform launches with almost 1 mln forward credits on offer (Carbon Pulse)

Clean Technology Hub Announces Africa E-Mobility Week Conference and Exhibition (Tech Economy)

Zambia Proposes Removing Customs Duty on Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure (Clean Technica)

CRDB Bank Launches $300 Million Kijani Bond to Fund Green Projects in Tanzania (African Business)

Organization internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) Allocates €230,000 to 13 Sustainable Initiatives, With 8 Focused on African Nations (Afrik21)

Beyond Capital Ventures Invests in Ampersand E-Mobility to Drive Green Transportation in East Africa (Tech in Africa)

Eni's €700 Million Investment in African Biofuels to Secure Feedstock and Meet Green Targets (Bloomberg)

China invests $1.3bn in the Copperbelt to safeguard its partnership with Lusaka (Africa Intelligence)