April 17
Africa: Africa Pushing Limits to Boost Renewable Energy Supply Chain, Security
IPS
Investors, regulators, researchers, policymakers, and representatives of renewable energy companies, acknowledged the key challenges of shifting away from fossil fuels to renewable… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia's Nama Community Rejects Green-Hydrogen Port Expansion
VOA
Namibia's port authority, Namport, has proposed a port expansion on Shark Island, a heritage site that is sacred to the indigenous Nama ethnic group of southern Namibia. Read more »
Zambia: Rukwa Now Feels Pinch of Power Rationing in Zambia
Daily News
RESIDENTS of Rukwa Region have started to experience power rationing due to prolonged drought affecting neighbouring Zambia. Read more »
Nigeria: No Issues With NUPENG, Ptd, Nogasa Boss Clears Air
Leadership
Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA) on Tuesday clear the air over the purported crisis between it and other unions stating that it neither had any issues… Read more »
April 16
South Africa: Electricity Minister to Visit Northern Cape
SAnews.gov.za
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, is expected to undertake an outreach programme with business stakeholders in the Northern Cape. Read more »
April 15
Zimbabwe: Zimbabweans Increasingly Dissatisfied With Govt Efforts On Electricity Provision
Afrobarometer
Only one in five citizens enjoy reliable electricity supply. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Cuts Electricity Costs By 13.7pc for Domestic Users
Capital FM
Kenyans will now enjoy cheaper electricity bills after Kenya Power announced a 13.7 percent power cost cut starting this month. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Slashes Electricity Bills By 13.7% From May
Capital FM
Kenya Power has announced a 13.7% drop in electricity bills starting from May, providing much-needed relief to consumers grappling with the high cost of living. Read more »
Nigeria: Blackout - Collapse Grid Fully Restored - TCN
Premium Times
The collapse of the national grid on Monday morning was caused by a fire incident at the Afam power generating station, leading to a sudden generation loss of 25 MW and 305 MW,… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Electric Utility, Huawei Sign MOU to Provide Alternative Electricity to Communities in Off-Grid Areas
Addis Standard
The summit also brought together government officials from Ethiopian Electric Utility, Ethiopian Electric Power, Petroleum and Energy Authority alongside private sector players Read more »
April 14
Nigeria: Nipcogas Crashes CNG Price to N200/Scm, Unveils Stations in Lagos
Leadership
NIPCO GAS is about to promote the use of Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, as alternative to Premium Motor Spirit, PMS also called petrol in the commercial city of Lagos after it has… Read more »
Nigeria: Electricity Workers Demand Withdrawal of New Tariff
Daily Trust
The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has asked the federal government to withdrawal the new increase of tariff, saying it will push the price of goods upwards and… Read more »
April 13
Nigeria: New Tariff - Nerc Increases Ikeja Disco's Band a Feeders By 66.7 Percent to 85
Vanguard
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, weekend, approved the increase of Band A feeders in Mainland Lagos by 66.7 per cent to 85, from the initial 51. Read more »
Nigeria: Ikeja Electric Announces Additional Band a Feeders
Premium Times
The company said the additional feeder brings its total from 51 to 85 Read more »
April 12
South Africa: Who Ends Up Paying If Energy Dept Cooks the Price of Nuclear Power?
SAFCEI
It has been just over two (2) weeks since the deadline for comments on the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy's (DMRE) draft 2023 Integrated Resource Plan… Read more »
South Africa: Ramokgopa Visits Camden Power Station
SAnews.gov.za
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, continued his visits to power stations with a stop at the Camden Power Station in Mpumalanga, on… Read more »
April 11
Kenya: Senate Energy Committee Orders Sakaja's Arrest for Frustrating Gas Blast Probe
Capital FM
The Senate Energy Committee has asked Inspector General of Police, Japhet Koome, to arrest Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja over failure to heed their summons. Read more »
Africa: Energy Gaps: Slight, Uneven Progress Still Leaves Many Africans Without Electricity
Afrobarometer
Fewer than half of households enjoy a supply of electricity that works "most" or "all" of the time. Read more »
April 10
Africa: How 'Traumatic Decarbonization' Can Impact Political Stability and Peace
USIP
In fragile oil-producing states, the sudden loss of hydrocarbon revenues can undermine peace and governance. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Consumers Upset At Electricity Rate Hike
VOA
A sudden hike in electricity rates in Africa's most populous country, Nigeria, has sparked a backlash. Read more »
Southern Africa: Zimbabwe to Maximise On Oil Discovery
The Herald
Zimbabweans will be the primary beneficiaries of the recent oil and gas discoveries in Muzarabani and to this end, the Second Republic is in the process of establishing mechanisms… Read more »
Kenya: EPRA Reports Rise in Energy Consumption Linked to E-Mobility
Capital FM
Energy consumption in electric mobility has surged in the past year signaling increased adoption of electric mobility options in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Let Discos Operate Nationwide
Daily Trust
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) just announced a new tariff and Nigerians are taking it with a lot of feelings. To many, the new tariff has just scratched… Read more »
Nigeria: Electricity Tariff Hike Overshadows Eid Joy
Daily Trust
Eid is traditionally a time for reflection, celebration and an opportunity for people to revel in their successes. As part of humans' basic needs, electricity is needed during this… Read more »
Nigeria: We'll Soon Address Power Supply Deficit in Borno - Shettima
Leadership
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's commitment to massively boosting Nigeria's infrastructural needs, saying the President has his eyes on… Read more »