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Zimbabwe's development bank on market for investor to build, operate 5MW solar power plant

Mauritius signs agreement with International Solar Alliance to advance clean energy transition

The Republic of Mauritius on April 10 signed a Country Partnership Framework (CPF) agreement with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) to collaborate on solar energy initiatives and advance its clean energy transition.

Power outages force small business owner to close shop in Pretoria, South Africa : INTERVIEW

South African businesses and households continue to suffer from relentless power cuts

Residents take to the streets to protest about escalating power outages in Pretoria, South Africa

Residents of Silverton staged peaceful protests on April 7 and 8 to express frustration over persistent electricity outages in Pretoria, South Africa.

Kenya, Israel sign five-year deal to strengthen green energy cooperation

Kenya and Israel have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in the energy sector, focusing on renewable energy development, capacity building, and technological exchange.

Ghana’s labour unions reject plans to privatise electricity firm, call for economic overhaul

Ghana’s largest labour federation renew warning against any plans to privatise the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), underscoring its long-standing opposition to foreign or private sector control of key national assets.

Nigeria signs $328.8mn power transmission contract with Chinese engineering firm CMEC

Nigeria has signed a $328.8mn contract with China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) to expand its electricity transmission network, in a renewed effort to address long-standing energy supply issues across the country.

Mozambique’s government approves Eni’s plan for $7.2bn Coral Norte FLNG project

The government of Mozambique has approved the development plan for Eni’s $7.2bn floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) project.

Kenya’s Ministry of Energy to boost power supply in South Nyanza region

The Kenyan Ministry of Energy is accelerating efforts to expand electricity access across the South Nyanza region, focusing on major infrastructure projects nearing completion.

EDF Renewables commissions first main transmission substation built by IPP in South Africa

French independent power producer (IPP) EDF Renewables, a subsidiary of state-owned utility Électricité de France (EDF) Group, has commissioned South Africa’s first self-build main transmission substation (MTS).

South Africa’s government approves renewable energy master plan

The South African Cabinet of Ministers has formally approved the country’s Renewable Energy Master Plan (SAREM) for implementation.

France signs €7bn deal to build integrated green hydrogen plant in Egypt’s Ras Shukeir

Egypt and France signed a cooperation agreement worth €7bn to develop, finance, build, and operate an integrated green hydrogen and derivatives production plant in Egypt’s Ras Shukeir area.

Nigerian electricity regulator enforces sanctions as DisCos reach 94.61% energy offtake in Q4 2024

Electricity distributors DisCos) in Nigeria collectively attained a 94.61% energy offtake rate in Q4 2024, prompting the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to initiate sanctions against firms failing to meet performance thresholds.