AfrElec - Africa Power Monitor

Egypt objects to UN Security Council over Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, threatens action

Nigeria’s electricity crisis deepens as distribution companies reject allocation

US and Ghana sign nuclear agreement to boost Africa’s clean energy drive

South Africa’s president clarifies gas responsibility sharing between two ministries

Electricity shortage in Zambia seen curtailing economic growth in second half of 2024

AfrElec: South Africa's president signs Electricity Regulation Amendment Act into law

Zimbabwe announces ambitious rural solarisation drive

South Africa’s utility Eskom applies for three-year electricity tariff hikes

South Africa's planned switch from coal to cost 24,000 jobs by 2030, create 95,000

Ethiopia doubles power output from GERD dam with two new turbines

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.

Worley to start work for $7bn green ammonia project in Morocco in Q3

Jubilee Metals lands three-year power purchase deal with Zambian IPP, Lunsemfwa Hydro Power

Ethiopia launches new turbines at $5bn GERD dam

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

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.

South Africa's latest renewable energy procurement round oversubscribed

Zimbabwe in talks with Indian company Jindal to boost nation's coal-fired power plants

South Africa's presidency to lead drive to raise $18bn to help modernise ageing municipal power grids

World Bank engages South Africa towards supporting local independent power transmission projects