Astra Energy Inc (ASRE)

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WHY DEVELOPMENT CAPITAL FOR ENERGY PROJECTS IS HARD TO SECURE IN AFRICA

UN, WORLDBANK, ADB and Development Capital to hard for Astra Energy:

It is evident that there is a significant challenge in securing funding for the African projects associated with Astra. Commercial banks are hesitant to provide financing without substantial initial investment from development banks or syndication, which means the banks, investors and financiers are not currently investing in Astra's African Portfolio of Projects.

Additionally, governments in countries like Tanzania, Zanzibar, and Lesotho lack the financial capacity to underwrite finance packages, further complicating matters.

Furthermore, the credit ratings of these countries by Fitch, S&P, and Moody's do not meet the criteria for government bonds or sovereign guarantees, making it difficult to provide security to lenders and investors. Despite Astra's efforts to leverage MOUs to raise funds, potential investors and financiers are often deterred upon closer inspection of the projects, particularly due to the lack of substantiality underlying the economic fundamentals.

It is worth noting that multinational energy companies have also walked away from these African projects due to similar concerns regarding ROI and instability. Astra's inability to secure funding or deliver on promises is reflected in its stagnant stock price, which has significantly hemorrhaged due to loss of market confidence, and in particular since the current CEO took over mid last year.

Moreover, the company's failure to invest in the development and commercialization of its projects, particularly the Holcomb generator, is a clear indicator of its financial limitations and misplaced priorities. Instead of focusing on core fundamentals and tangible progress, Astra seems content with collecting MOUs and hyping the market without delivering tangible results.

Ultimately, it may be time for a change in leadership at Astra, as the current CEO appears more concerned with executive compensation than with the long-term sustainability and profitability of the company.