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Egyptian power group Elsewedy Electric acquires 60% stake in Thomassen Service
Egyptian power and energy provider Elsewedy Electric has acquired a 60% stake in Thomassen Service, including its Middle East & Africa operational unit (TSME), filter manufacturing division, and its African subsidiary.
Ghana’s Kofa raises $8.1mn to expand clean energy battery network across urban Africa
The round – comprising $3.25mn in equity, $4.315mn in debt and $590,000 in grants – was co-led by E3 Capital and Injaro Investment Advisors, with additional support from the Shell Foundation and the UK Government’s TEA platform.
South Africa’s energy minister highlights role of nuclear in energy transition at G20 working group meeting
South Africa’s Minister of Electricity and Energy Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has addressed participants of the G20 Energy Transitions Working Groups Technical Teams meeting in Cape Town.
Canada's Vatic Ventures signs deal to acquire two uranium assets in Namibia
Canadian explorer and developer Vatic Ventures (Vatic) has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire 100% shares in a private company with rights to secure majority shares in two uranium assets in Namibia.
Zambia to add 100 MW of solar energy in May 2025
The Chisamba Solar Power Plant, the paper wrote on April 30, will, when fully operational, provide electricity for about 30,000 households, assisting in reducing a power deficit that has affected the southern African nation since early 2024.
Artificial Intelligence and electricity: a new energy challenge
The rapid growth of Artificial Intelligence is transforming how industries operate, particularly the electricity sector.
Ghana faces looming blackout as Karpowership threatens shutdown over unpaid debts
Ghana’s energy sector is teetering on the brink of collapse as Turkish power producer Karpowership has issued a seven-day ultimatum to shut down operations over unpaid bills, the country’s Energy Minister warned
Togo begins construction of 25 MW solar-plus-storage plant in Dapaong
Togo has commenced construction of a 25 MW solar power plant with 36 MWh of battery storage in Dapaong, aiming to strengthen energy security and expand electricity access.
Tanzania boosts energy budget by 19% to accelerate rural electrification, clean cooking
Tanzania has increased its Energy Ministry budget by 19% to TZS 2.25 trillion ($819.64mn) for the 2025/26 fiscal year, prioritising electricity access and clean cooking.
Ugandan officials warn Isimba Dam at risk of catastrophic failure over unresolved defects
Uganda’s national power generation company has warned that the $568mn Isimba hydropower plant faces a major safety threat due to unresolved structural defects in its spillway.
Kenya’s High Court orders energy ministry to disclose Marsabit power project list
Kenya’s High Court has ordered the Ministry of Energy to release a certified list of all approved energy projects in Marsabit County by May 10.
Chinese LONGi plans to build solar panel facility in Algeria
Chinese solar module manufacturer LONGi Green Energy Technology announced plans to establish a partnership project for manufacturing solar panels in Algeria.
GWEC report highlights growing role of private offtaker market in South Africa’s wind sector
The Global Wind Report 2025 identifies South Africa as a leader in renewable energy deployment on the continent, with approximately 30% of Africa’s installed wind energy capacity.
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