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African Energy Chamber to launch African Energy 2027 Outlook Report at AEW 2026 in Cape Town
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) will launch its State of African Energy 2027 Outlook Report at African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 in Cape Town.
Zimbabwe mining power demand set to surge 55% within a year to over 1,550MW
Zimbabwe's mining sector electricity demand is projected to rise more than 55% to over 1,550 megawatts (MW) within 12 months, while combined mining and manufacturing requirements could reach 4,000MW by 2030.
Namibia, Germany sign $6.2mn technical cooperation deal for energy and critical minerals
Namibia and Germany have signed a $6.15mn technical cooperation agreement to expand access to sustainable energy services and develop critical mineral value chains, supporting the African country's energy transition and industrialisation plans.
Malawi signs grid connection deals for 125MW of planned thermal and solar power
Malawi's Electricity Supply Corporation (ESCOM) has signed two transmission connection agreements covering 125 megawatts (MW) of planned thermal and solar generation capacity.
Arkle Resources confirms uranium mineralisation across 3km of Namibian paleochannel
Arkle Resources (AIM: ARK) has confirmed near-surface uranium mineralisation in 12 drill holes spanning 2.9 kilometres of an ancient river channel at its Erongo project in Namibia.
Angola approves $570mn expenditure for Jamba la Oma hydropower project
Angola authorises $569.9mn in hydropower expenditure and procurement, with Standard Bank identified as a prospective lender but financing not yet confirmed.
Kenya's reliance on Ethiopian electricity grows with peak imports set to double
Kenya plans to double peak electricity imports from Ethiopia to 400 megawatts (MW) in December to ease pressure on its power system, even as Ethiopia faces major gaps in domestic electricity access.
Namibia's trade deficit narrows to $235mn in August on stronger uranium exports
Namibia's merchandise trade deficit narrowed to NAD3.9bn ($235mn) in August 2026 from NAD5.9bn in July, as increased uranium shipments drove an 18.8% monthly rise in total exports
Mozambique warns deforestation threatens carbon-credit revenues
Mozambique warned that continued deforestation, weak monitoring and inadequate investment threaten its ability to generate further carbon-credit revenues, five years after receiving $6.4mn from a World Bank-backed forest conservation programme.
Zimbabwe’s Bikita Minerals seeks lithium export deadline relief as $400mn plant delayed to July
Zimbabwe’s Bikita Minerals is seeking government flexibility over the January 1, 2027 cutoff for lithium concentrate exports after shipping delays pushed commissioning of its lithium sulphate plant from March to July 2027
Tanzania reaffirms 8,000MW electricity target with renewables to reach 75% by 2030
Tanzania is courting private investment to more than double its generating capacity and raise the renewable share from 61.8% to 75% within four years.
Zambia’s solar capacity up nearly sixfold to 1,027MW, Hichilema says, as grid investment lags
Zambia’s installed solar power capacity has increased nearly six-fold to 1,027.5MW from 178MW in 2024, surpassing its 2026 target as inadequate transmission infrastructure threatens to constrain electricity delivery.
Namibia must turn offshore discoveries into lasting economic value, says NIEC founder
Namibia’s offshore discoveries have created a major economic opportunity, but capturing their full benefits will depend on building domestic capacity and ensuring energy investment supports the wider economy.
Lithium Africa plans processing plant at South African project, targets production in 2027
The Canadian-listed miner plans to process approximately 30,000 tonnes of stockpiled lithium-bearing material at its Northern Cape project rather than sell unprocessed ore.
Nigeria's Stanbic IBTC signs deal for $75mn renewable-energy lending facility
Stanbic IBTC and Nigeria's Rural Electrification Agency agree a $75mn revolving credit facility to help solar developers finance projects under the World Bank-backed DARES programme.
Trafigura says $300mn DRC-Zambia power link could cut miners' annual costs by $1bn
Mining companies in the DRC could save approximately $1bn annually in electricity costs through a proposed $300mn cross-border electricity transmission project linking the country with Zambia, according to commodity trader Trafigura
UK-backed programme commits $2.7mn to clean energy projects across eight African countries
The UK-backed ZE-Gen programme is putting more than £2mn into ten projects in eight African countries to replace diesel generators at hospitals, telecom sites, farms and fishing hubs.
South Africa fast-tracks 9.6 GW of batteries and gas to curb renewable curtailment
South Africa will procure 4.6 GW of battery storage and 5 GW of gas-fired generation under its first IRP 2025 determination, with wind and solar to follow.
Gridworks signs framework to lead equity in $300mn Zambia-DRC power link
UK-backed Gridworks plans to lead equity investment in a $300mn Zambia-DRC transmission line capable of supplying up to 550MW to the DRC Copperbelt.
Benin signs $106mn in AFD financing agreements and $6mn Bpifrance mandate
Benin has signed two financing agreements worth a combined $106mn with the French Development Agency (AFD) and a $6mn mandate with Bpifrance for projects spanning electricity, agriculture and forensic analysis.
South Africa’s Eskom seeks partners for up to 6 GW renewable-energy and battery portfolio
South Africa’s Eskom has issued a request for qualification to select development and financing partners for up to 6 GW of renewable and battery projects by 2030. Bids close on November 16.
South Africa delays final transmission RFP to strengthen private investment framework
South Africa has delayed the final tender for its first transmission projects involving private-sector participation to allow more time to strengthen the procurement and financing framework.
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