November 04
Nigeria: Nb, Konexa Sign Renewable Energy Deal for Lagos, Ama Plants
Vanguard
Nigerian Breweries (NB) Plc has signed a power purchase agreement with Konexa, a UK-based energy developer and investor, to drive 100% renewable energy transition for two of its… Read more »
Nigeria: Son Cautions On Use of Substandard CNG Cylinder
Vanguard
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has warned the public against the use of substandard and uncertified Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) cylinders. Read more »
Liberia: Ritco, Capital Trading Center, 14 Others Booked in Power Theft Crackdown
Liberian Investigator
The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) has launched legal action against several high-profile businesses, including RITCO and Capital Trading Center, following a sweeping… Read more »
Africa: Experts - Local Content Enforcement Critical to Renewable Energy Growth in Africa
This Day
Experts in the renewable energy industry across Africa have called for the strengthening of local content to catalyse growth in the continent's renewable energy sub-sector across… Read more »
Liberia: 'It Is Our Ambition to Unlock the Economy Through Roads and Energy'
New Dawn
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November 03
South Africa: South Africa Needs to Move With Speed On the New 'Green Gold', Hydrogen [opinion]
Daily Maverick
We are an attractive energy partner for any nation. Developed economies in particular have been burned by volatility in their energy supplies, be they Russia invading Ukraine or… Read more »
Nigeria: Olakunle Williams - The Energy Trailblazer
This Day
At just 36, Olakunle Williams, the founder and CEO of Tetracore Energy Group, has established himself as a dynamic leader, driving economic and social transformation in Nigeria and… Read more »
Nigeria: Spotlighting Looming Crises in New Electricity Market Regime
This Day
Nigerians will be witnessing a new electricity market regime in the coming weeks and months underpinned by free market practices such as cost-reflective tariffs, bilateral trading… Read more »
November 02
Rwanda: Four Most Common Misconceptions About Electric Vehicles in Rwanda
New Times
Despite Rwanda's commitment to promoting eco-friendly transportation (green transport) and reducing carbon emissions, several misconceptions continue to cloud the adoption of… Read more »
November 01
Lesotho: Govt Loses Millions in Ha Belo Electrification Project
Lesotho Times
The government has reportedly incurred a loss of M49 million, with potential for even more losses, after the Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC) allegedly engaged an underqualified… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Applaud Government On Electricity Provision, but Many Rural and Poor Households Still Lack Access to the Grid
Afrobarometer
Majority of citizens support investment in wind and solar technologies, even if it leads to higher electricity prices. Read more »
Liberia: Liberians Vow to Resist Proposed 40 Percent Electricity Tariff Increase
Liberian Investigator
Citizens across Monrovia and surrounding areas have vowed to ramp up resistance to power theft if the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) approves the Liberia… Read more »
October 31
South Africa: SA's Electric Fences Kill 2,000 Pangolins a Year - Meet the Heroes Trying to Save Them
Daily Maverick
A section ranger at Sabi Sand Nature Reserve says he knows exactly what to do about this conservation ordeal. Elsewhere, scientists are also trialling designs. Read more »
Liberia: LERC Reviews LEC's Proposed Tariff Changes
Liberian Observer
The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) announces that on Monday, October 21, 2024, the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) submitted a proposal for new electricity… Read more »
Nigeria: Seplat Energy Grows Profits By 350 Percent to N441bn in 9mths
Vanguard
Seplat Energy Plc, listed on both the Nigerian Exchange and the London Stock Exchange, has recorded a 350 per cent rise in operating profit to N411.3 billion in nine months ended… Read more »
October 30
South Africa: Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya in Talks to Settle R6.7bn Eskom Debt
Daily Maverick
New City of Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya outlined her 100-day plan on Wednesday to improve the city's finances, revitalise the economy and prioritise service delivery. Read more »
South Africa: Government to Launch Next Phase of Operation Vulindlela
SAnews.gov.za
Government is expected to launch the next phase of Operation Vulindlela, which is aimed at accelerating the implementation of structural reforms. Read more »
South Africa: Slow Compliance With Servicing Eskom Debt a Risk to Debt Write-Offs
SAnews.gov.za
National Treasury has warned that municipalities' slow compliance with conditions of the debt relief programme on arrears to Eskom risk delaying debt write-offs. Read more »
Uganda: Umeme Exit to Cut Power Tariffs, Boost Industrial Competitiveness - Minister Lumumba
Nile Post
Umeme is winding down operations in the country with the firm that has a footing in South Africa expected to exit the market in March 2025. Read more »
Egypt: Electricity Minister - Upping Renewable Energy to 60 Percent of Energy Mix By 2040
Egypt Online
Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmud Esmat said that the energy strategy, which has been recently approved, comes as part of the state's plan for sustainable… Read more »
Uganda: Power Crisis Affects Business in Kitagwenda
Nile Post
Kitagwenda District is reeling under a severe power crisis that has led to frequent and extended outages, causing frustration among both business owners and residents. Read more »
Africa: Namibian Ballot Printing Disrupted By Power Outage in South Africa Amid Security Concerns
Namibian
The entity awarded a controversial tender to produce Namibia's ballot papers says despite a power outage during the printing process, all ballots remained secure. Read more »
October 29
Africa: Companies Find Solutions to Power EVs in Energy-Challenged Africa
VOA
Some companies are coming up with creative ways of making electric vehicles a more realistic option in power-challenged areas of Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: We'll Restore Electricity to Northern States in 5 Days - FG
Daily Trust
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, on Monday, said electricity would be restored to the 17 northern states that have experienced outages due to the vandalism of the… Read more »
Nigeria: TCN Promises to Restore Bulk Power to Northern States
This Day
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has said it is working to restore power to most parts of the North that have been in darkness for over a week as a result of vandalism of… Read more »
