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Malawi advances construction of 218km power line to route electricity from Mozambique
Angola inaugurates final SGWK substation as national grid expansion accelerates
Angola has commissioned the Quibala substation, the ninth and final installation under the Sumbe–Gabela–Waco Kungo (SGWK) transmission programme
Chariot moves to formalise small-scale lithium mining across Nigerian portfolio
ASX-listed Chariot (CC9) has signed a binding agreement with Continental Lithium to formalise small-scale lithium mining across four project clusters in Nigeria, aiming to convert artisanal operations into structured production.
EU-backed campaign mobilises €15.5bn for renewable energy in Africa
“Scaling up Renewables in Africa” has mobilised €15.5bn for renewable-energy investment across the continent. The campaign aims to accelerate clean-power deployment, expand generation capacity and support Africa’s broader energy transition.
South Africa’s energy minister calls for “meaningful” investment to end energy poverty in Africa
At the G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum in Johannesburg, South Africa’s Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa delivered a keynote address, calling for major investment in Africa’s energy infrastructure and minerals.
Ghana names new nuclear board as Accra accelerates long-delayed energy plan
Ghana has appointed a new board to steer its stalled nuclear power ambitions, in what officials describe as a pivotal step towards diversifying the country’s energy mix and securing long-term industrial growth.
SolarX secures $17.3mn to expand C&I solar projects across West Africa
SolarX has secured EUR15mn ($17.3mn) in senior secured financing to expand commercial and industrial solar projects across West Africa
China’s PCC increases push into Africa
Power Construction Corporation of China is accelerating its push into Africa’s power sector, setting out an ambition to establish a presence in almost every country on the continent within the next five years.
Alcazar Energy Partners in talks to acquire 500-MW Niat wind project in Egypt from Siemens Gamesa
Alcazar Energy Partners is in reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire the 500-MW Niat wind project in Egypt from Siemens Gamesa, a move that would deepen its presence in the Gulf of Suez wind corridor.
Nigeria eyes $1bn in power-export revenue as WAPP synchronisation boosts regional grid ambitions
Nigeria expects to earn nearly $1bn a year by exporting up to 600MW of electricity to West African neighbours once full grid synchronisation with the WAPP is completed in June 2026.
Renewables provider CrossBoundary Energy secures $200mn loan for investment in Africa
Africa-focused renewable energy provider CrossBoundary Energy (CBE) has secured $200mn of more senior debt from a group of lenders, including Absa of South Africa and the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank (FMO).
South African electrotech Plentify raises Series A funding to accelerate global expansion
South African electrotech startup Plentify has raised an undisclosed Series A round to support planned expansion into the U.K., Australia and Brazil, markets facing rising grid-congestion pressures.
Nigeria sent only 40% of power capacity to grid in October, NERC data show
Nigeria dispatched only about two-fifths of its installed power generation capacity to the national grid in October 2025, according to new data that highlight ongoing structural weaknesses even as monthly output improved.
Ghana, EU close six-year nuclear safety drive as Accra advances power ambitions
Ghana and the European Union have wrapped up a six-year programme to strengthen the country’s nuclear regulatory framework.
Namibia opens tender for construction of 120MW solar project
Namibia’s state-owned power utility, NamPower, has launched a tender for the building of six 20-megawatt (MW) photovoltaic solar plants.
Cairo and Athens advance subsea electricity interconnection plan
Egypt and Greece have signed a cooperation agreement between their transmission operators and a Greek project developer to advance feasibility work on a planned subsea electricity interconnector.
$455mn deal to refurbish Zimbabwe's sole coal-fired power plant awaits cabinet go-ahead
A proposed deal between Zimbabwe’s state-owned power utility Zesa Holdings (Zesa) and India’s Jindal to refurbish a section of a coal-fired power plant in the African nation is awaiting final approval by its cabinet.
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