AfrElec - Africa Power Monitor

16 July 2024

100-MW boost for energy-starved Zimbabwe by end of July

15 July 2024

Zimbabwe is set to get an additional 100 MW of electricity when a unit at the country's sole coal-fired plant comes on stream after a refurbishment exercise.

Africa's energy ambitions stifled by investment shortfall

15 July 2024

Africa's economic and social development hinges on access to affordable, reliable and sustainable energy. Despite vast energy resources, the continent remains energy poor and lacks sufficient investment to just keep up with population growth.

Somalia seeks bids for solar-plus-storage projects to power schools

12 July 2024

Somalia's Ministry of Energy and Water Resources has launched a tender for the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of off-grid solar-plus-storage power systems to provide electricity to 46 schools in the Benadir region.

Tunisian parliament approves power line connection with Italy

11 July 2024

Tunisia's Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP) has approved plans for a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) power line connecting the country to Italy.

Mali's junta signs nuclear and solar energy deals with Russia's Rosatom

11 July 2024

Mali's ruling military junta has signed three cooperation deals with Russia's state nuclear company, Rosatom.

Moab Minerals acquires uranium projects in Tanzania

11 July 2024

Moab Minerals Limited has completed its acquisition of Linx Resources, which holds a diverse portfolio of advanced, large-scale uranium projects in Tanzania.