AfrElec - Africa Power Monitor

Congo signs $23bn deal with China’s Wing Wah for integrated onshore oil and gas development

The Republic of the Congo has signed a $23bn hydrocarbon agreement with Chinese oil and gas company Wing Wah, for the integrated development of the onshore Banga Kayo, Holmoni and Cayo permits.

Sonangol targets 100 EV charging stations by 2028 as part of Angola’s energy transition

Angola’s state-owned oil company Sonangol plans to install more than 100 electric vehicle charging points (EVCPs) nationwide by 2028 in a move that underscores its effort to diversify energy sources.

Ethiopia set to inaugurate $4bn mega-dam as Egypt, Sudan renew strong objections

Ethiopia is preparing for a true "watershed moment", with plans to officially inaugurate its $4bn Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on September 9, just ahead of the start of the Ethiopian New Year and the end of the rainy season.

Zimbabwe electricity output improves as coal-fired Hwange Power Station surges

Zimbabwe’s power output rose above 1,700MW in early September, driven by stronger generation at hydropower stations as rainfall lifted supply, with new projects expected to add capacity later in 2025.

Restoring performance of Sasol’s Southern Africa value chain remains key priority, says CEO

Global energy and chemicals company Sasol has outlined a sharpened focus on its South African operations as it works to secure feedstock, improve financial resilience and advance its decarbonisation strategy.

South Africa's Industrial Development Corp. to bankroll green hydrogen-linked Prieska Power Project

Nigeria’s BPE to list GenCo, two DisCos on stock market via IPO

Nigeria’s BPE will float one GenCo and two DisCos on the Nigerian Stock Exchange through IPOs, part of wider power sector reforms and privatisation plans.

Lotus Resources reaches milestone with first triuranium octoxide production at Malawi project

Ghana's Bui Power profit drops 20%y/y, but doubles company forecast after cost cuts

Ghana’s Bui Power Authority (BPA) posted a profit of $64.5mn in 2024, almost double its projection, boosted by strict cost management and a weaker local currency.