September 06
Kenya: Kenya Power Announces Outages in Several Parts of the Country
Capital FM
Kenya Power has announced a power outage in several parts of the country, the second one within a week. Read more »
Ethiopia: Finance Ministry Grants Vat Exemption On Initial 200 Kwh of Electricity, 15 Cubic Meters of Water Consumption
Addis Standard
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has issued a new directive establishing the VAT-exempt thresholds for domestic electricity and water consumption. Read more »
September 05
West Africa: Volta Basin Authority to Enhance Regional Cooperation
GhanaToday
Countries sharing the Volta River have held discussions focused on enhancing regional cooperation and ensuring that member states continue to uphold their shared commitment to the… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Office Closure in Mpumalanga Leaves Customers Frustrated
GroundUp
Residents still turning up to report electricity supply problems months after Kwagga Mall customer hub closed Read more »
September 04
Nigeria: Provide Solutions to Fix Power Sector Not Excuses, Nerc Tells Discos
Daily Trust
The Chairman of the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Sanusi Garba, has charged Investors and owners of DisCos in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry to come… Read more »
West Africa: It Is Sad Nigeria Still Generating Below 6,000mw of Electricity - Sule
Daily Trust
The governor of Nasarawa State, Engr. Abdullahi, has stated that it is sad Nigeria is still generating below 60,000 megawatt (MW) of electricity despite the ambitious plan to bring… Read more »
Nigeria: 72.5km Lagos Gas Pipeline Will Enhance Energy Security, Boost Supply - NGA
Daily Trust
The Nigerian Gas Association (NGA) has lauded Axxela Limited and NNPC Gas Marketing Limited (NGML) for the commissioning of the first phase of their 72.5km natural gas pipeline… Read more »
September 03
Uganda: Uganda Invites Diaspora to Engage in Oil and Energy Sector Growth
Nile Post
In her keynote address, Nankabirwa highlighted the progress made in Uganda's oil and energy sector and invited Ugandans in the diaspora to take a keen interest in the opportunities… Read more »
Nigeria: Fuel Crisis - Billions Meant for Repairs of Nigerian Refineries Stolen - Energy Expert
Premium Times
"Over the last few decades, we've been trying to educate policy-makers in Nigeria that the multiplier effect of one per cent increase in the price of fuel is like 11 times other… Read more »
Ethiopia: The Need to Design Energy Transition That Strikes Balance Between Tech and Nature
Ethiopian Herald
As the world becomes highly engaged in the hot agenda of de-carbonization which is threatening the global climate two things are also becoming important points of discussion. One… Read more »
Nigeria: Stakeholders Outline Steps to Boost Solar Energy Penetration
This Day
Experts and stakeholders in the Nigerian energy sector have listed a number of actions and policy steps needed to boost solar energy contribution to the country's electricity… Read more »
Uganda: We Are Using Fossil for Transition to Clean Energy - Nankabirwa
Nile Post
Minister Ruth Nankabirwa says while many countries have reaped benefits from fossil fuels before transitioning to greener alternatives, Uganda plans to do the same but with careful… Read more »
September 02
Africa: China's Interests in Africa Are Being Shaped By the Race for Renewable Energy [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
China-Africa relations have deepened over the past two decades, characterised by increased economic cooperation, investment and infrastructure development. China is now Africa's… Read more »
Nigeria: Awaiting the CNG Revolution
Daily Trust
Since the announcement last year that the federal government would spearhead the promotion of the use of the compressed natural gas (CNG) facility, we have waited for its arrival… Read more »
Nigeria: Experts Outline Way Forward for Nigeria's Energy Future
Vanguard
Oil and gas industry experts have revealed the roadmap to a more secured future for Nigeria's energy sector. Read more »
September 01
Zambia: Zambia's Crippling Drought Creates Chance for Solar Power to Shine
RFI
With a prolonged drought affecting the supply of hydroelectricity all over southern Africa, a growing number of people are turning to solar to fill the energy gap. Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria's Frequent Power Outage Surmountable, Chinese Expert
Vanguard
Says moves on the ground to help address the issue Read more »
Nigeria: Govt to Invest $800m in Power Sector - Minister
Daily Trust
The Federal Government says it plans to invest 800 million dollars in the construction of sub-stations and distribution networks as part of the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI). Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Clarifies Electricity Subsidy for Public Hospitals
Premium Times
The proposed 50 per cent subsidy was first mentioned by the Minister of State for Health, Tunji Alausa Read more »
August 30
Kenya: 11 Percent of Kenya's Clean Energy Supplied By Lake Turkana Wind
Capital FM
Lake Turkana Wind Power generated 1,481 gigawatt-hours of clean energy last year that was injected into the national grid. Read more »
South Africa: Blackout in Eastern Free State After Substation Vandalised
GroundUp
Thousands of litres of oil stolen, says municipality Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Okays 50% Electricity Subsidy for Hospitals
Vanguard
The Federal Government has approved a 50 per cent subsidy for the electricity consumed in public hospitals across the nation. Read more »
August 29
Africa: Africa's Nuclear Dreams a Fusion of High Hopes and High Hurdles
RFI
Africa's nuclear energy ambitions face significant challenges as experts question whether the continent's infrastructure can support such a leap. Industry leaders from the US and… Read more »
Uganda: Oil Pipeline Financial Closure Due Soon - Energy and Minerals Minister
Observer
Ruth Nankabirwa, the minister of Energy and Mineral Development, used her second media briefing of the year to raise hope about the progress in Uganda's oil and gas industry, and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Thumbs Up for Presidential Solar Project
The Herald
The Government yesterday okayed the Presidential Solarisation Programme, a ground-breaking initiative to equip every rural household across the country with solar systems. Read more »