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IEA steps up practical support for Africa’s clean energy transition

The IEA's Clean Energy Transition Programme 2025 report underscores Africa’s increasingly important role in the global energy ecosystem, as the continent is set to become home to 20% of the world’s population by 2030.

South Africa's Eskom selects Thyspunt as preferred site for nuclear plant amid heritage risk

South Africa’s state-owned utility Eskom has identified Thyspunt on the Eastern Cape coast as the preferred site for a proposed 5,200MW nuclear power station, according to a draft environmental scoping report.

South African utility Eskom agrees tariff cut with Glencore-Merafe to support smelters

Eskom has agreed a 62c/kWh electricity tariff with ferrochrome producers, aiming to stabilise South Africa’s energy-intensive smelting sector while supporting industrial output and managing its own financial recovery.

Sawa Energy raises $10mn to expand solar and storage projects across East Africa

Sawa Energy, an East Africa-focused developer of solar and battery systems, has secured $10mn (€8.6mn) in debt financing to expand its commercial and industrial energy portfolio across the region.

South Africa showcases green hydrogen roadmap at UNIDO conference

South Africa has outlined a roadmap to develop a green hydrogen industry aimed at exporting to major global markets amid rising demand while calling for greater funding and technical support.

Namibian rail operator TransNamib pilots hydrogen-powered locomotive, seeks pivot from diesel engines

TransNamib Holdings (TransNamib), Namibia’s state-owned rail company, has launched a six-month trial run for a locomotive powered by hydrogen and diesel in partnership with Belgian giant CMB. TECH (EBR: CMBT).

ASX-listed Askari Metals discovers huge lithium deposit in Namibia

Askari Metals Limited (ASX: AS2) has declared a polymetallic find at its wholly-owned project in Namibia, with tin and lithium mineralisation exceeding traditional cut-off thresholds.

AEC moves to join landmark climate case to safeguard Africa’s energy interests

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has applied to participate in a major climate-related case as amicus curiae before the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights.

Nigerian GenCos seek clarity on $2.39bn power debt settlement

Nigeria’s electricity generation companies have welcomed the federal government’s plan to clear long-running power sector debts but are questioning how officials arrived at the NGN3.3 trillion ($2.39bn) settlement figure

AfDB-backed scheme channels $11.3mn into African mini-grids

A joint programme led by the African Development Bank Group and the Nordic Development Fund is directing $11.3mn into renewable mini-grid projects across 14 African countries to expand electricity access in underserved areas

Lotus rebuilds drying section at its Malawian uranium mine following fire incident

Mauritius plans 405MW renewables and storage expansion to ease energy crunch

Nigeria’s $2.1bn power debt plan faces credibility test as GenCos report no payments

Nigeria has renewed approval of a $2.1bn plan to settle power sector debts, but generation companies say no payments have been received, raising doubts over implementation as gas shortages and falling output deepen the country’s electricity crisis.

Nigeria’s Heirs Energies backs African entrepreneurship with $10mn investment

Nigerian indigenous integrated energy company Heirs Energies has allocated $10mn to 2,000 African start-ups in support of the Tony Elumelu Foundation’s (TEF).

Ghana joins boycott of Africa Energies Summit amid concerns over exclusion and representation

Ghana has decided to withdraw from the Africa Energies Summit following a call by the African Energy Chamber (AEC) to boycott the event in London over representation concerns.