Norway Pledges Continued Support for Ethiopia's Green Development Efforts
ENA
Norway has announced that it will continue its assistance for the government of Ethiopia's efforts to fight climate change through green development. Read more »
Increased Renewable Energy Investments Pose Environmental Risks
Leadership
As Nigeria pushes forward with an energy transition that is encouraging significant investments in renewable energies, environmentalists and key stakeholders have warned of… Read more »
Tinubu Appoints Infracorp As Lead Developer of Nigeria's Green Industrial Zone, Evergreen City
This Day
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of The Infrastructure Corporation of Nigeria (InfraCorp) as the Lead Arranger and Developer of Evergreen City, Nigeria's green… Read more »
Govt Intensifying Efforts to Expand Solar Water Pump for Irrigation Development
ENA
The government of Ethiopia has been exerting efforts to expand solar water pumps for irrigation development in an effort to raise the productivity and incomes of smallholder… Read more »
New Revenue Streams - Using Africa's Vast Renewable Energy and Natural Resources for Premium Carbon Credits
Africa Renewal
Voluntary carbon market could reach $10-$40 billion by 2030, and create up to 190 million jobs in Africa by 2050 if carbon price per tonne reaches $80 Read more »
CNG Directive - Tinubu Commissions 500mmscf/D Gas Plants, 23.3km Pipeline Today
Leadership
Following his directive on mandatory procurement of compressed-natural-gas (CNG) powered vehicles by all government ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), President Bola… Read more »
As Pollution Kills, Africa Needs Billions for Climate-Ready Stoves
Thomson Reuters Foundation
What's the context? A summit this week aims to kickstart Africa's push against polluting cooking stoves that hurt climate progress and people's health Read more »
National Council of Provinces Passes the Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill and Other Pieces of Legislation [document]
Parliament of South Africa
The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) approved the Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill, the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill and four other pieces of legislation… Read more »
Power Outage Sparks Days of Protest in Joburg
GroundUp
Protests started on Tuesday, culminating with major roads to Orlando East, Pennyville, and Noordgesig being blocked on Thursday Read more »
Solar Power Installations Are Saving Lives at Six Hospitals In Sierra Leone
Sustainable Energy for All
Six main hospitals in Sierra Leone are now enjoying clean, reliable, and affordable energy following the installation of solar power systems with batteries as part of a… Read more »
Senate Steps Down Electricity Tariff Hike Report Over Court Order
Leadership
A court case instituted in Kano has halted the Senate's plans to stop electricity tariff increase. Read more »
How Organizations, Locals Are Driving Nigeria's Quest for Clean Cooking
Daily Trust
In the bustling streets of Apo, Abuja, Haruna Seidu found his calling amidst the sizzle of street food. It was 2023 when necessity propelled him into the world of roadside cuisine,… Read more »
Nigeria Govt to Offset N130 Billion Debt to Gas Companies
Premium Times
Mr Adelabu said in February that the indebtedness of the country's power sector to electricity generating companies (GenCos) and gas companies (GasCos) had risen to over N3… Read more »
Angola's Electricity Grid Expansion Requires 106 Billion Dollars
ANGOP
The expansion of the electricity grid in Angola, by 2050, will require an investment valued at 106 billion US dollars, according to the consultancy company Ernst & Young (EY)… Read more »
EU Head of Delegation, Amb. Nona Deprez Emphasizes EU's Commitment to Liberia's Energy Sector [press release]
FrontPageAfrica
At the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of three 33-kilovolt distribution networks and customer connections to the cities of Buchanan, Greenville and Barclayville, the… Read more »