November 19
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 »
November 18
South Africa: Cape Town to Challenge Eskom's Tariff Hike - South African News Briefs - November 18, 2024
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Africa: On Climate, Will Trump Have It All His Own Way? [analysis]
ISS
The US anti-climate juggernaut is worrying, but several factors could mitigate a potential catastrophe. Read more »
Africa: Methane Mitigation At COP29 - Pathways to Climate Action
IPS
Methane emissions have emerged as a focal point of discussion as global leaders congregate at COP29 in Baku to tackle the escalating climate crisis. Read more »
Nigeria: COP29 - Rep Advocates Tax Breaks, Grants for Youths in Renewable Energy
Leadership
The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Renewable Energy, Hon. Victor Afam Ogene has advocated accessible and equitable policies, including tax holidays and vocational… Read more »
Uganda: Govt to Relocate Thousands to Clear Way for Nuclear Plant in Buyende
Nile Post
Concerns about compensation for affected residents were raised during a stakeholders' consultative meeting Read more »
South Africa: Top Climate Activist Warns of Catastrophic Outcomes If World Doesn't Transition to Clean Energy
SAnews.gov.za
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - South African human rights and climate justice activist, Kumi Naidoo, has warned about the dangers of catastrophic climate change, calling on the Group of… Read more »
South Africa: SA Seeks Balance Between Livelihoods and Renewable Energy Ambitions
SAnews.gov.za
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - President Cyril Ramaphosa has highlighted the importance of considering the livelihoods and jobs of ordinary people, as the energy sector transitions… Read more »
South Africa: 200 RDP Homes Waiting More Than Six Months for Eskom Supply
GroundUp
"Only Eskom can answer," says Amahlathi Municipality spokesperson about Northern Node Farm in the Eastern Cape Read more »
Nigeria: How Azura Power Is Pioneering Renewable, Sustainable Energy in Nigerian Institutions
This Day
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, recently witnessed a transformative milestone in renewable energy deployment. With the unveiling of a ₦900 million, 240KW solar car park… Read more »
November 17
Africa: G20 Leaders, Time Is Running Out to End Our Perilous Addiction to Fossil Fuels - Act Now
Daily Maverick
As you gather in Rio for the G20 Leaders' Summit, you do so at a critical moment for our planet, humanity and the future of every young person alive today and those yet to come.… Read more »
Nigeria: Sabotaging Power Installations Is Self-Destructive [opinion]
Vanguard
"Bitterness is like holding a piece of burning coal in your hand and hoping that it hurts someone else" - Nelson Mandela, 1913-2013 Read more »
Nigeria: Power Restored in Akwa Ibom After Three Days of Outage
Premium Times
While the outage lasted, Akwa Ibom residents and entrepreneurs suffered losses as they resorted to powering their homes and businesses with power-generating sets. Read more »
November 15
South Africa: City Power Cuts Power to Defaulters in Lenasia - South African News Briefs - November 15, 2024
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South Africa: Long Queues As Eskom Meter Upgrade Deadline Approaches
GroundUp
After 24 November old meters will no longer load electricity tokens Read more »
Uganda: Power Restored Along Entebbe Expressway
Nile Post
The Entebbe Expressway is once again brightly illuminated following the restoration of power after several weeks of darkness. This development brings relief to night-time road… Read more »
November 14
Nigeria: NNPC, Dangote Sign 10-Year Gas Supply Deal to Boost Domestic Production
Premium Times
Under the terms of the agreement, NGML will provide a firm daily supply of 50MMSCF/D, with an additional 50MMSCF/D as interruptible gas, over an initial 10-year period, with… Read more »
Tunisia: Energy Transition Fund Services Now Online (Anme)
Tunis Afrique Presse
The activities and services of the Energy Transition Fund (FTE) have been digitised, the National Energy Management Agency (ANME) announced on Thursday, adding that this measure… Read more »
Nigeria: How Nigerians Can Avoid High Electricity Bills - Disco Boss
Premium Times
She also highlighted the benefit of prepaid meters, which allow customers to monitor their consumption in real-time. Read more »
