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Rethinking power, control and infrastructure resilience in Africa

By Nhlanhla Zondo, sales director, Power Process Systems (PPS)

Introduction by RACA Journal: Across Africa’s HVAC sector, reliability is rarely compromised by poor engineering theory – but too often by the realities surrounding installed systems. From vandalised electrical kiosks and ageing control panels to unreliable grid supply and harsh environmental conditions, HVAC professionals are increasingly required to extract dependable performance from infrastructure never designed for ideal conditions. This article explores why refurbishment, physical hardening and locally grounded engineering have become essential strategies for keeping HVAC systems operational, safe and efficient in challenging African environments.

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As cooling demand grows rapidly in emerging markets, this combination of finance and expertise will be increasingly critical.

The complementary roles of IFC and GCCA in scaling cold chains

By Eamonn Ryan

This series is based on a joint GCCA–IFC webinar on the topic Cold Chain Insights in Emerging Markets, moderated by Amanda Brondy (GCCA), with contributions from Harsh Gupta, Cold Chain Lead, IFC; Rusmir Music, Global Cooling Lead, IFC; Selcuk Tanatar, TechEmerge Lead, IFC; Sunil Nair, Cooling Markets Lead India, GCCA; and Adam Thocher, Senior VP of Global Programs, GCCA.

This is part two of an eight-part series with this first part covering the topic: Effective cold chain development depends on the combination of IFC’s financing capacity and GCCA’s industry expertise.

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Countries that invest early in cold chain infrastructure position themselves to meet domestic demand.

Cold Chains as critical infrastructure in emerging markets

By Eamonn Ryan

This series is based on a joint GCCA–IFC webinar on the topic Cold Chain Insights in Emerging Markets, moderated by Amanda Brondy (GCCA), with contributions from Harsh Gupta, Cold Chain Lead, IFC; Rusmir Music, Global Cooling Lead, IFC; Selcuk Tanatar, TechEmerge Lead, IFC; Sunil Nair, Cooling Markets Lead India, GCCA; and Adam Thocher, Senior VP of Global Programs, GCCA.

This is part one of an eight-part series with this first part covering the topic: Cold chains are no longer optional logistics assets but foundational infrastructure for food security, economic growth, and climate resilience in emerging markets.

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While port efficiency is a critical component of cold chain performance, rail reform may prove to be the true game-changer for South Africa’s temperature-controlled supply chains.

Rail reform, private Investment and the future of SA’s cold chain

By Eamonn Ryan

While port efficiency is a critical component of cold chain performance, rail reform may prove to be the true game-changer for South Africa’s temperature-controlled supply chains. After years of declining reliability, the country’s rail network is now on the cusp of structural change – with implications that extend far beyond bulk commodities. This is part two of a two-part series.

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Some businesses are already adopting Cooling-as-a-Service (CaaS) and outsourced refrigeration models.

Energy resilience emerges as a strategic priority for South Africa’s cold chain

By Eamonn Ryan

Reliable energy supply is no longer a nice-to-have in South Africa’s cold chain – it is a business requirement. As 2026 unfolds, operators across agriculture, pharmaceuticals and food logistics are increasingly confronting the consequences of grid instability and embracing energy resilience as a strategic priority.

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Solar cold rooms, often paired with battery storage, are now being deployed to serve smallholder farmers and market traders.

Solar and smart power solutions scale across Africa’s cold chain

By Eamonn Ryan

Across Africa, innovative energy solutions are expanding the reach and reliability of cold chains – and South Africa is part of that shift. As the continent’s cold logistics sector grows, operators are increasingly turning to clean energy and smart power technologies to ensure reliable temperature control while reducing costs and emissions.

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