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Egypt seeks faster progress on energy projects with Libya covering gas, refining and electricity
Nigeria begins clearing 98 containers of power equipment stranded at ports for up to 20 years
The Nigeria Customs Service has begun clearing 98 containers of electricity transmission equipment that had been stranded at the country’s ports for years, with some consignments left uncleared for between 14 and 20 years.
Zambia-Tanzania power interconnector commissioning slips to 2029 from 2028
Zambia now expects its electricity interconnector with Tanzania to enter service in the second quarter of 2029, later than the government's previous 2028 target.
Mozambique advances Matola LNG import terminal as Sasol's PPA gas production declines
A Mozambican group, Beluluane Gas Company (BGC), has appointed the VGI/PRDW consortium as owner's engineer for its planned liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal at Matola.
Côte d’Ivoire inaugurates $256mn Biovéa plant, West Africa’s largest biomass power station
Tanzania seeks AfDB financing for 400kV transmission line linking Kisongo, Same and Segera
The proposed project is among several energy infrastructure investments discussed by officials from the Ministry of Energy and Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO), the state-owned electricity utility, with an AfDB delegation.
Zambia mobilises $240mn for $1.52bn rural electrification plan, leaving $1.28bn gap
Zambia has mobilised $240mn from the government and World Bank towards its $1.52bn Rural Electrification Master Plan, according to the Rural Electrification Authority (REA)
Core Energy mobilises drilling contractor for Namibia’s Barking Gecko uranium prospect
Core Energy Minerals (ASX:CR3) has mobilised its geological team and drilling contractor to the Barking Gecko uranium prospect in Namibia’s Erongo Region ahead of its first drilling campaign under the Nova Uranium Joint Venture.
Malawi introduces solar net-metering rules to allow households and businesses to supply power to grid
The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) said an initial pilot had identified 34 eligible customers with the potential to supply 3.9 megawatts (MW) to the grid.
Ghana think tank warns over financing risks of 2,000MW Russian nuclear project
Ghanaian policy group IPPG is seeking details on financing, sovereign guarantees and risk-sharing for a 2,000MW Russia-backed nuclear plant agreed in Moscow, as Ghana already has CNNC and NuScale-linked projects.
Nigeria grid output falls as NISO cites gas shortages, lower reservoir inflows
Nigeria’s grid electricity generation has declined, with the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) blaming constrained gas supplies to thermal plants and reduced water inflows at hydropower stations.
Liberia tightens carbon-credit oversight with new reporting and financial controls
Liberian President Joseph Boakai has issued Executive Order No. 170 strengthening oversight of the country's carbon-credit market, introducing tighter financial controls, reporting requirements and community safeguards
Ghana agrees $66mn Cenpower debt waiver in exchange for 10-year power contract extension
The write-off's effective date and the deal's long-term financial implications remain unclear
Namibian aquifer group challenges Rosatom groundwater drilling approval as uranium pilot mining remains unauthorised
Stampriet Aquifer Uranium Mining Association (SAUMA) of Namibia has demanded a suspension of newly authorised groundwater research drilling at Russian state-owned Rosatom's Wings uranium project near Leonardville.
Solarcentury Africa secures $86.2mn debt facility for Zambia's Mailo expansion
Solarcentury Africa has secured an initial $86.2mn debt commitment from Standard Bank South Africa to refinance existing renewable energy projects and fund the third phase of Zambia's Mailo solar plant, under a facility that could expand to $370mn.
KenGen risks losing $2.8mn investment in Stima SACCO after repayment default
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) (NSE:KEGN), the country's largest electricity producer, risks losing KES363.03mn ($2.8mn) invested in Stima Investment Co-operative Society after the savings and investment society failed to repay funds
Malawi launches electric mobility and net-metering rules targeting 3.9MW of private power
Malawi has launched regulations governing electric vehicle infrastructure and privately generated renewable electricity, with an initial net-metering pilot targeting 34 electricity users capable of supplying approximately 3.9 MW to the national grid.
Mozambique targets 100 solar mini-grids from 2027 under $50mn plan
Mozambique's state-owned Energy Fund (FUNAE) plans to begin constructing 100 solar mini-grids in 2027 under a programme estimated at $50mn, targeting rural communities in three provinces that remain outside the national electricity grid.
Zanzibar’s 180-MW solar project targets first power tests in November, grid supply by December
Zanzibar's planned 180-MW Bambi solar power project is preparing to test an initial 8 MW of capacity in November, with developers targeting delivery of 20 MW to the Tanzanian archipelago's electricity grid by December.
Zimbabwe to have first utility-scale wind farm as MISA Group targets financial close in 2027
Geneva-based MISA Group and Zimbabwean developer Tatanga Energy are advancing plans for a $300mn hybrid renewable energy project, targeting financial close in mid-2027 and commercial operations in 2029.
Tanzania targets 2027 completion of two 220-kV power lines serving Lindi and Mtwara
The government is also constructing 220/33-kV substations at Tunduru and Masasi, each rated at 120 megavolt-amperes (MVA).
Ghana targets December power relief for Kumasi as grid upgrade reaches 70%
Ghana expects to complete major electricity infrastructure upgrades by December to stabilise supplies in its second-largest city, where demand has outstripped network capacity.
AFC and Green Climate Fund launch $690mn climate facility for Angola, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria
Africa Finance Corporation and the Green Climate Fund have launched a climate-financing facility valued by AFC at $690mn for Angola, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria, combining concessional loans, commercial financing and technical assistance.
Guinea, Senegal, The Gambia and Guinea-Bissau call for independent audit of stalled Sambangalou dam
Ministers from the Gambia River Basin Development Organisation (OMVG) member states have called for an independent external audit of the stalled 128MW Sambangalou hydropower dam in southeastern Senegal
Uganda puts $2.3mn price on drafting electricity distribution master plan to map underserved areas
The study comes as Uganda’s distribution network expands while losses rise. The network reached 96,263km at the end of 2025, up 72% from 56,092km in 2021, with low-voltage lines making up about 60%
South African municipal debt to state utility Eskom reaches $7.4bn ahead of local elections
Households, businesses and other consumers owed municipalities a further $29.2bn, while the average collection rate on billed municipal revenue stood at just 63.9%.
Malawian renewables firm Sky Energy unveils up to $8.7mn electric taxi, charging project
Malawian renewable energy company Sky Energy Africa has unveiled an electric mobility initiative valued at MWK15bn ($8.6mn), with plans to deploy 100 electric taxis and establish 40 public charging stations.
South Africa’s enX completes $13mn sale of New Way Power and property business to Generac unit
New Way Power designs, manufactures, rents and maintains prime and standby power systems across Southern Africa.
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