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South Africa utility Eskom's costly logo design tender amid energy crisis draws sharp criticism
A recently announced multi-million-rand tender to design a new company logo and develop a new corporate identity for the struggling national power utility Eskom has attracted much controversy.
NextSource Materials commissions 2.69-MW solar power plant at Molo graphite mine in Madagascar
Tanzania secures AFD, EU funding for hydropower project
World Bank approves $1bn loan to advance energy sector reforms in South Africa
The World Bank’s board has approved a $1bn development policy loan (DPL) to help South Africa reform its energy sector.
Risk of South Africa’s nuclear power plant shutdown is growing, energy expert warns
South Africa’s Koeberg nuclear power plant is currently undergoing life-extension maintenance, and energy experts say the power utility is likely to further delay returning its Unit 1 to service.
South Africa’s power utility Eskom aims for 1,000MW from cross-border electricity imports
South Africa’s struggling state-run power utility Eskom plans to import 1,000 MW of additional electricity from neighbouring countries using a cross-border standard offer programme.
Envusa Energy applies for 520-MW trading licence in four South African provinces
Southern Africa-focused renewables company Envusa Energy jointly owned by Anglo American and EDF Renewables, has lodged an application for an electricity trading licence in four provinces of South Africa.
Ghana agrees 13% carried interest with Atlantic Lithium
Aterian, Rio Tinto lithium joint-venture in Rwanda set to launch
Powerelec Kenya, REFA focus on Africa's solar energy potential
Participants at the recent Renewable Energy Forum Africa, which took place alongside the solar-focused Powerelec Kenya exhibition in Nairobi on October 4 -6, discussed Africa's renewable energy potential.
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