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Zimbabwean IPP eliminates planned outages in city of 110,000
A Zimbabwean independent power producer (IPP) has helped in almost eliminating outages in a nearby city since it started commercial operations in early November 2024, according to ZBC News.
South Africa announces “ambitious” energy sector transformation policy
South Africa’s Integrated Resource Plan sets out the government’s strategy to reform the energy sector and stimulate development and economic growth.
EU pledges €60mn to Uganda for rural electricity expansion and hydropower upgrades
The European Union has pledged an additional €60mn (about UGX 243bn) to support Uganda’s efforts to extend electricity to rural households
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote set to invest up to $1bn in Zimbabwe
Africa's richest person, Aliko Dangote, plans to visit Zimbabwe for high-level talks that could lead to him investing up to $1bn in the southern African nation.
Nigerian startup Rana Energy raises $3mn pre-seed to scale AI-powered clean energy model
Nigerian startup Rana Energy has raised $3mn in pre-seed funding—combining equity from Techstars and EchoVC Eco with a $2.5mn green-debt facility backed by FSDH Asset Management—to expand its AI-powered “Clean Energy-as-a-Service” model.
Egyptian Elsewedy Electric secures $420.7mn credit facility from Emirates NBD
UAE bank Emirates NBD Group has signed a credit facility agreement worth over EGP 20bn ($420.75mn) with Egyptian power services group Elsewedy Electric to support the company’s expansion plans in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE
Kenya leads East African Community in renewable energy generation, regulator EPRA reports
Kenya recorded the highest electricity peak demand in the East African Community (EAC) at 2,316 megawatts (MW) in 2025, up from 2,177 MW in 2024, according to the latest Energy and Petroleum Statistics Report by EPRA
Morocco plans to phase out coal power by 2040, expand renewables
The Moroccan government plans to completely phase out coal-based energy by 2040 as part of its strategy to transition toward cleaner energy sources
Uganda targets $500bn economy through clean energy expansion
Uganda has unveiled plans to become a $500bn economy, positioning clean, affordable and sustainable energy as the foundation of its industrialisation and job-creation strategy.
Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe starts building 70MW solar plant at its Arcadia Mine
Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe (PLZ) is building a 70-megawatt (MW) solar power facility at its Arcadia Mine northeast of the southern African country, according to Chronicle on October 23.
Lithium miner Premier African Minerals seeks shareholder backing to raise $6mn to advance Zimbabwe project
South Africa's Eskom simplifies rooftop solar system owners' registration process
Eskom, South Africa's state-owned power utility, has said it has simplified the registration process for clients who produce their own electricity through small-scale embedded generation (SSEG) systems, including rooftop solar panels.
DR Congo launches $500mn fund to expand off-grid solar access
The Democratic Republic of Congo has launched the Mwinda Fund, a $500mn programme to finance solar home systems, minigrids and clean cooking solutions as part of its goal to achieve nationwide electrification by 2030
South African REIT Growthpoint Properties secures 30% in Boston Hydropower Plant
South African primary real estate investment trust (REIT) Growthpoint Properties (Growthpoint) has bought a 30% interest in a local 5-megawatt (MW) hydropower plant.
West African Development Bank (BOAD) sets new record with €1bn, 15-year eurobond to fund WAEMU projects
Proceeds will finance sustainable infrastructure, renewable energy, and private-sector development across BOAD’s eight member countries in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU)
Egypt increases fuel imports by 60% y/y to free up natural gas for exports
The Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) has reportedly bought about 1mn tonnes of diesel, gasoline, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for delivery in November 2025, up 60% year-on-year (y/y)
Nigeria’s power generation highly concentrated with 10 of 26 plants supplying 81% of output — NERC
Ten of Nigeria’s grid-connected power plants supplied 81% of total energy generated in September. Despite 13,625 MW of installed capacity, average available output was just 5,200 MW, owing to heavy dependence on a few gas-fired plants.
Africa’s natural gas strategy should vary by country, not follow one-size-fits-all model, says analyst
Africa’s untapped gas reserves can complement renewables by providing stable, round-the-clock power needed to balance intermittent generation from renewable energy sources.
China’s BYD to build 1MW ultra-fast EV charging network in South Africa by 2026
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD Co. Ltd (SHE:002594, HKG:1211) has announced plans to develop a 1-megawatt (MW) ultra-fast charging network in South Africa by 2026 — the country’s most ambitious EV infrastructure project to date.
Cameroon expands distributed solar and mini-grids amid slow but steady rural electrification progress
Cameroon is increasingly adopting distributed solar power and hybrid mini-grids as a practical solution to rural electrification, with health clinics and remote communities emerging as primary beneficiaries
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