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South Africa’s 255MW Thakadu solar project enters construction phase after reaching financial close

Construction has begun on the 255MW Thakadu solar PV project on the border of South Africa’s Free State and North West provinces after the $210mn development reached financial close.

Nigeria power generation falls to 3,940MW amid gas shortages

Nigeria’s electricity generation has fallen to 3,940.53MW after persistent gas supply shortages forced several thermal power plants offline, increasing pressure on the national grid

Italy to expand Mattei Plan to Rwanda, DRC, Gabon and Zambia, PM says

South Africa’s Eskom warns of power disruptions as municipal debt exceeds $5.9bn

South Africa’s state utility Eskom has warned it may restrict electricity supply to 14 municipalities owing to arrears surpassing ZAR110bn ($5.9bn), triggering formal credit control procedures under the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act.

Nigeria’s president proposes grid asset management company to address transmission constraints

Nigeria’s government plans to establish a Grid Asset Management Company (GAMCO) to overhaul the country’s electricity transmission network, widely regarded as the weakest link in the power sector,

Nigeria backs private green finance bank to mobilise $104bn climate investment

Nigeria’s House of Representatives has backed plans to establish a privately owned Green and Climate Finance Bank aimed at mobilising up to $104bn in climate-related investment by 2030

Vopak delays decision on South Africa’s $1bn Richards Bay LNG terminal to Q1 2028

Dutch tank storage operator Royal Vopak (AMS:VPK) has delayed its FID on South Africa’s proposed Zululand Energy LNG terminal at Richards Bay to Q1 2028

Egypt to add 2,500 MW of renewable energy capacity before summer

Nigeria’s NEDC backs solar mini-grid rollout

The Niger Electricity Distribution Company (NEDC) in Nigeria has endorsed Niger State’s solar mini-grid expansion, stating that more than 180 previously unserved communities are now receiving round-the-clock electricity under the programme.

Globeleq acquires 51% stake in Zambian power firm LHPC

Globeleq has acquired a 51% stake in Zambia’s Lunsemfwa Hydro Power Company (LuSE:LHPC) from Norfund, gaining a 56MW hydropower portfolio and solar pipeline while entering the Southern African Power Pool regional electricity market.

IAEA conducts nuclear infrastructure review in Rwanda

Rwanda is hosting an Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review (INIR) mission by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) from March 2–9, a step in the country’s goal to develop nuclear energy capacity.

Egypt boosts electricity exports to Jordan by 29% amid gas supply halt

Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation pipeline advances as government pushes 8,000MW power target

Tanzania has intensified efforts to expand electricity generation to 8,000MW by 2030 as construction of the Ntorya–Madimba natural gas pipeline in Mtwara Region reached 35% completion