November 21
Nigeria: Reps Recommend N500m Recapitalisation for Discos
Premium Times
The lawmakers noted that the activities of DISCOS in the country were posing a threat to the economic stability and welfare of Nigerians. Read more »
Kenya: MPs Reject Energy Levy Hikes, Endorse Strict Penalties for Vandalism
Capital FM
Lawmakers have rejected a proposed amendment to the Energy Act, 2019, which sought to increase levies on electricity and petroleum. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Looks to 'Alternative Partners' After Cancelling Adani Deals
Capital FM
President William Ruto has directed the cancellation of infrastructure and energy deals with Indian billionaire Gautam Adani following criminal charges in the US. Read more »
November 20
Africa: 'One Finger in Clean Energy, Two Legs in Fossil Fuels' - TotalEnergies Accused of COP29 Greenwashing Offensive [analysis]
African Arguments
TotalEnergies' charm offensive has ramped up, having been found guilty of making misleading claims about its commitment to sustainability this year. Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Reaches No Load Shedding Milestone
SAnews.gov.za
Eskom has reached a new milestone having recorded its longest stretch of not implementing load shedding in five years. Read more »
South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Manufacturers and Unions Cry Foul Over Eskom's Proposed Tariff Increases
Daily Maverick
Eskom's tariff increase application is 'an emergency situation'. Manufacturing industry tells Nersa they will have to fight to keep their doors open. Read more »
South Africa: 'Eskom, You Are Killing Us' - Gqeberha Community Members Plead for Halt to Electricity Tariff Increases
Daily Maverick
Women- and child-headed households are likely to be the hardest hit if Eskom's application for a 36.15% tariff increase from 2025 -- more than 40% if municipal tariffs are added --… Read more »
Uganda: Kyabazinga's 15 Demands to Govt Ahead of Buyende Nuclear Power Plant Construction
Nile Post
Kyabazinga stated that the Kingdom must benefit from the project in a manner similar to how the Bunyoro Kingdom is benefiting from oil and gas sector Read more »
South Africa: Government Considers Intervention in Eskom Electricity Tariff Hike Application
SAnews.gov.za
Government is preparing to present an intervention regarding Eskom's proposed tariff hike. Read more »
Ghana: President Akufo-Addo Inauguratesa 515megawatts Ghana Bridge Power Plant in Tema
GhanaToday
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Tuesday inaugurated the Ghana Bridge Power Project (GBPP), marking a significant milestone in Ghana's commitment to expanding its power… Read more »
Africa: COP29 - Exploring Africa's Untapped Energy Potential Amid Global Energy Security Concerns
Observer
World leaders and some more than 70,000 delegates from 170 countries descended on the Azerbaijan capital, Baku, for the 29th Conference of the Parties to the Conference of the… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Brvm-Listed Vivo Energy Net Income Jumps 63 Percent in Third-Quarter
Daba Finance
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Kenya: Kenya Power Launches Sustainability Strategy to Address Climate Change and Boost Resilience
Capital FM
Kenya Power has unveiled its Sustainability Strategy, aimed at integrating sustainable business practices into its operations. Read more »
November 19
Zambia: Zambia, Zimbabwe Seek Move to Wind, Solar to Avert Power Shortages
VOA
Zimbabwe and Zambia are holding a summit this week in Victoria Falls to identify ways to attract investors for energy projects and development. Read more »
Africa: 80% of People Without Electricity Access Live in Nigeria, Other African Nations - Report
This Day
Roughly 80 per cent of people who have no access to electricity globally live in Nigeria and other countries in sub-Saharan Africa despite a decline of the number by more than 10… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Electricity Company Faces Backlash Amidst Proposed Tariff Hike
Premium Times
Eskom wants a tariff increase but many South Africans oppose it. Read more »
Africa: Africa Calls for Funding of Just Transition
SAnews.gov.za
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has called for urgent action to reduce the cost of capital to fund pathways towards a just transition. Read more »
Angola: G20 - President João Lourenço Addresses On Energy Transitions
ANGOP
The Angolan Head of State João Lourenço speaks Tuesday on the last day of the G20 Summit, in the segment "Sustainable Development and Energy Transitions". Read more »
Nigeria: Eno Vows to Probe Power Company Over Losses, Indebtedness
Premium Times
The governor also vowed to remove the managing director of government parastatals that are not making profits. Read more »
South Africa: The Green Connection At NERSA Hearings - "Citizens Should Not Pay For Eskom's Mistakes"
The Green Connection
Liziwe McDaid, Strategic Lead at The Green Connection says, "With this latest increase proposal, Eskom is basically asking the people of South Africa to pay for its mistakes. It is… Read more »
South Africa: Agreements Signed With Battery Energy Storage Projects
SAnews.gov.za
Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has signed two project agreements and the commercial close of two projects appointed as preferred bidders under the… Read more »
Nigeria: Don't Ask Consumers to Pay for Faulty Meter Replacement, NERC Warns Discos
Leadership
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued a stern warning to electricity distribution companies (DisCos) against charging customers for the replacement of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: VP Chiwenga Calls for Regional Energy Response
The Herald
Power shortages affecting Southern Africa need a coordinated response to ensure all countries have adequate electricity and can press ahead with their development plans, Vice… Read more »
Nigeria: Seplat Canvasses Improved Energy Access for Economic Growth
This Day
Seplat Energy Plc, has said Nigeria's development will require significant improvements in access to energy to lower operating cost, drive job creation as well as achievement of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: No SA Load Shedding Until 2029 - Key Report
The Herald
A report from the National Transmission Company of South Africa (NTCSA), unbundled from Eskom in July, projects that the electricity system in South Africa is "adequate" and will… Read more »
