May 16

• Under One Percent of Clean Energy Technology Patents Filed in Africa

  Daily Trust

  Less than one percent of all patent applications relating to Clean Energy Technology (CET) have been filed in Africa, highlighting an opportunity for the continent to leap frog... Read more »

• Energy Resource MGT in a Federal System - Challenges, Constraints, Strategies (II)

  Vanguard

  In this second instalment of his paper at the international conference of the Nigerian Association for Energy economics , Chief Philip Asiodu, CON, explains government's intention... Read more »

• UN - Africa Has Huge Potential for Generating Clean Energy

  This Day

  A new United Nations study has revealed that less than one per cent of all patent applications relating to clean energy technology (CET) have been filed in Africa. Read more »

• Zesa Under Probe

  The Herald

  THE National Economic Conduct Inspectorate has instituted investigations into Zesa Holdings, which has resulted in the suspension of the top brass within the utility's... Read more »

• Consumers to Pay N50, 000 for Meters

  Daily Trust

  Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Dr Sam Amadi yesterday said electricity consumers will now pay between N20, 000 and N50, 000 to have meters... Read more »

• NERC Certifies 80 Electricity Meter Vendors/Installers

  Leadership

  As part of its interim metering measure, Credit Advance Payment for Meter Installation (CAPMI), the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says it is set to certify 80... Read more »

• Unido Hands Over Hydropower to Energy Commission

  Daily Trust

  The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) has handed over the administration function of UNIDO-Regional Centre for Small Hydropower Development in Africa to... Read more »

May 15

• Northern Mali: Water, Electricity in Short Supply [press release]

  ICRC

  In northern Mali, which has been experiencing armed conflict for nearly 16 months, hard-hit communities need better access to water. Since April 2012 the ICRC has been providing... Read more »

• Energy Players Meet 'To Avert Oil Curse'

  Capital FM

  Players in the petroleum and energy sector in the East African region are set to meet in Nairobi to discuss ways of enhancing business relations. Read more »

• Biogas Project Launched

  Zimbabwe PM

  Energy and Power Development Minister Elton Mangoma officially opened the Harare Central hospital Bio gas project on Tuesday. Read more »

• Minister Urges People to Pay for Consumption of Energy

  ANGOP

  The minister of Energy and Water, João Baptista Borges, today in Viana, Luanda, called on the population to pay for the electricity they consume so that the Electricity... Read more »

• NERC Rolls Out New Electricity Metering Scheme

  This Day

  The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has begun the implementation of its new metering scheme with an official order mandating the various electricity distribution... Read more »

• Canadians to Develop Namanve Industrial Park

  New Vision

  President Yoweri Museveni has held discussions with Canadian investors under their umbrella organization; Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) in a meeting at State House Entebbe... Read more »

• 'Coupons Sale Open to All'

  The Herald

  Energy and Power Development Minister Elton Mangoma has said the system recently introduced by the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority to facilitate the decentralisation of the... Read more »

• Energy Resource MGT in a Federal System - Challenges, Constraints and Strategies

  Vanguard

  Chief Philip Asiodu, CON, delivered this paper at the international conference of the Nigerian Association for Energy economics in Lagos Read more »

• NERC Orders PHCN to Supply Meters Paid for in 2011

  Daily Trust

  The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has ordered the distribution companies (DISCOs) of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) to commence immediate supply of... Read more »

• Inkatha Freedom Party Brokers Electricity to Nsabekhuluma and Nsukazi Residents [press release]

  IFP

  Since 1994, Nsabekhuluma and Nsukazi residents in Ward 05 and Ward 06, Ulundi in Mahlabathini, Northern KwaZulu Natal have had no access to electricity. But after the intervention... Read more »

May 14

• Govt Rethinks Its Subsidy System for the Poor

  IRIN

  The Egyptian government has taken tentative steps towards reducing the roughly US$20 billion subsidy system that supporters say provides vital aid to the one-in-four Egyptians in... Read more »

• New UN Study Highlights Huge Potential for Generating Clean Energy in Africa

  UN News

  Less than 1 per cent of all patent applications relating to clean energy technology (CET) have been filed in Africa, according to a new United Nations study, which also highlights... Read more »

• Under One Percent of Clean Energy Technology Patents in Africa [press release]

  UNEP

  Technology Transfer Can Bring Benefits in Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions and High Death Rate from Solid Fuel Use Read more »

• DPR Bans Importation of Cooking Gas From Niger Republic

  This Day

  Apparently concerned about the impact on safety, the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has banned the importation of high pressure Propane-laden Liquefied Petroleum Gas... Read more »

• Solar Power for Isiolo Primary School

  The Star

  Students of Lobarishereki Primary School in Isiolo North at the weekend celebrated the donation of solar powered electricity by Chloride Exide for their dormitory. Read more »

• Liberia, U.S. to Partner On Agriculture, Energy

  State Department

  The United States and Liberia plan to strengthen cooperation in agriculture and energy as the West African country continues its decade-long recovery from civil war. Read more »

• Power Firms to Form Association

  Observer

  Energy companies have formed an association that will act as a platform to voice their concerns and promote a sector that is at the heart of Uganda's economy. Read more »

• KAM Welcomes Move to Freeze Power Tariffs

  The Star

  MANUFACTURERS have lauded the move by Deputy President William Ruto to stop Kenya Power from raising electricity charges adding that the firm should focus on cutting its internal... Read more »