July 11
Kenya: Kimuka Substation to Serve 560,000 Customers in Nairobi, Surrounding Areas
Capital FM
The newly commissioned 220/66 kilovolt (kV) Kimuka Substation will serve 560,000 customers in Nairobi and surrounding areas after it was opened yesterday by President William Ruto. Read more »
South Africa: Buffalo City Ratepayers March to City Hall, Rejecting Electricity Fee
GroundUp
A monthly maintenance network surcharge of between R376 and more than R700 came into effect on 1 July Read more »
Tanzania: Power Supply Exceeds Demand - Ministry
Daily News
ELECTRICITY generation in Tanzania has surpassed the increasing demand driven by the expanding economy and rapid urbanization, largely due to significant contributions from the… Read more »
Kenya: From Russia to Kenya and South Africa - Global Activists Unite for a Sustainable, Nuclear-Free Future
SAFCEI
In solidarity with the anti-nuclear power movement in Kenya where a proposed nuclear power station is set to be built within the next decade, eco-justice organisations from South… Read more »
July 10
South Africa: Hawks Arrest Five in Crackdown on Organized Crime Syndicate - South African News Briefs - July 10, 2024
allAfrica
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Mauritius: Mauritius Host Its First Renewable Energy International Conference
Government of Mauritius
The first Mauritius Renewable Energy International Conference (MARENIC), on the theme "Empowering Tomorrow: Green Energy, Accelerated Transition, Sustainable Future", opened this… Read more »
South Africa: While Load Shedding May Be a Thing of the Past, Blackouts Still Hit Many Consumers [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Eskom's decision to implement load reduction has highlighted a reality for many South Africans -- while energy infrastructure crumbles, electricity access is intermittent. Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Sees New Dawn in Advanced Cooking Stoves
Daily News
In efforts to support the government's campaign in using clean energy, efforts are underway to distribute nationwide technologically- advanced and environmentally safe cooking… Read more »
July 09
Ghana: Ghana Is Planning Its First Nuclear Energy Plant - What's Behind the Decision [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Ghana is considering bids from five companies for the construction of what would be its first nuclear power plant. The companies are: France's EDF, US-based NuScale Power and… Read more »
Kenya: High Court to Hear Petition On Nomad Energy Limited Liquidation
Capital FM
The Nairobi High Court is set to hear a petition for the liquidation of Nomad Energy Limited in October this year, following a three-year delay. Read more »
July 08
South Africa: 100 Days of No Load Shedding Presents a Moment for Reflection
SAnews.gov.za
Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says while it is commendable that the 100 day milestone of no load shedding has been achieved in the country; it is… Read more »
Ghana: VRA Issues Notice Over Possible Akosombo Dam Spillage
Accra Times
Last October, the dam spillage caused enormous havoc for communities living around the Volta and Eastern Regions. 88,000 people were affected, although no deaths were recorded Read more »
South Africa: Ramokgopa Pledges to Be 'Ultra-Aggressive' With Roll-Out of Renewable Energy [analysis]
Daily Maverick
'Let's show the country and the rest of the world that we can do it. We are going to be the leaders on this continent in relation to renewable energy,' said Kgosientsho Ramokgopa… Read more »
South Africa: As Load Shedding Goes Local, the Power Gap Between Rich and Poor Widens [analysis]
Daily Maverick
While some in SA celebrated more than 100 days without load shedding, our electricity problems are not over. The lived experience of many people, particularly in townships, has not… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Low Water Levels At Kariba Dam Threaten Power Generation
The Herald
WITH the continuous decrease in water levels at Kariba Dam, the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) is monitoring the use of the remaining water for power generation until the next rainy… Read more »
South Africa: Energy Minister Jumping the Gun On New Nuclear Power Plan [press release]
DA
The Democratic Alliance notes with concern statements by Minister of Energy and Electricity, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, that the procurement of 2500MW of new nuclear power was "at an… Read more »
South Africa: 100 Days of No Load Shedding No Reason to Relax - President
SAnews.gov.za
Even though South Africa recently reached the longest period without load shedding since 2020, there is no reason to relax, says President Cyril Ramaphosa. Read more »
South Africa: Impoverished Joburgers Buckle Under New Monthly R200 Prepaid Meter Fixed Electricity Surcharge [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The cost of prepaid electricity is becoming a heavy burden for Johannesburg residents after the introduction of the R200 monthly fixed charge that will go towards maintaining… Read more »
July 05
Nigeria: Major Milestone As Nigeria Wins Hosting Rights to $5bn African Energy Bank
Leadership
Nigeria has emerged victorious in the bid to host the headquarters of the $5 billion African Energy Bank, a major milestone in the country's energy sector. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Probes $5.7bn 3,050 Megawatts Mambila Power Contract, Seeks Plant's Inclusion in Tinubu's Legacy Projects
This Day
The Senate yesterday unanimously resolved to probe the $5.79 billion Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project (MHEPP) located in Taraba State. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zesa Holdings, Workers Clash Over Unpaid Allowances
The Herald
ZESA Holdings is involved in a dispute with workers over non-payment of Covid-19 and Cost of Living Adjustment Allowances (COLA) to more than 6 000 workers. Read more »
Africa: Historic Moment As Nigeria Wins Bid to Host Africa's $5bn Energy Bank, Beats Ghana, S'africa, Cote d'Ivoire
This Day
* Industry operators laud continent's first oil financial institution Read more »
July 04
Ghana: Commit to Ambitious Energy Transition Timelines ...Political Parties Urged
Ghanaian Times
The new government to be formed after this year's election must commit to more ambitious energy transition timelines and to actively attract investments into the renewable energy… Read more »
Nigeria: Reverse New Electricity Tariff, Its Killing People, Economy - NLC
Vanguard
Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC has demanded for the immediate reversal of the new electricity tariff which took effect on July 1, saying it is killing the people and the economy. Read more »
South Africa: Storm of Protest Brewing Over City Power Vs Eskom Prepaid Electricity Tariff Hike Disparities [analysis]
Daily Maverick
There are about 950,000 indigent households in the City of Johannesburg metropolitan area that should be receiving free basic electricity. Read more »