AfrElec - Africa Power Monitor
3 September 2024
Egypt objects to UN Security Council over Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, threatens action
2 September 2024
South Africa’s president clarifies gas responsibility sharing between two ministries
2 September 2024
Electricity shortage in Zambia seen curtailing economic growth in second half of 2024
2 September 2024
AfrElec: South Africa's president signs Electricity Regulation Amendment Act into law
1 September 2024
Zimbabwe announces ambitious rural solarisation drive
30 August 2024
Ethiopia doubles power output from GERD dam with two new turbines
29 August 2024
Ethiopia has announced a significant increase in electricity generation from its Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile, a project that has long been a source of regional tension, after the activation of two new turbines.
Jubilee Metals lands three-year power purchase deal with Zambian IPP, Lunsemfwa Hydro Power
28 August 2024
Ethiopia launches new turbines at $5bn GERD dam
28 August 2024
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has announced the launch of the third and fourth turbines at the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), marking a significant milestone in the controversial $5bn hydroelectric project.
Somali utilities partner with SparkMeter to modernise electricity grids
28 August 2024
SparkMeter, a provider of grid management solutions for underserved communities, has announced new contracts with two Somali utilities to digitalise the country's electricity grids, aiming to reduce costs and improve reliability for consumers.
Zimbabwe in talks with Indian company Jindal to boost nation's coal-fired power plants
28 August 2024
Follow us online