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South Africa delays $1bn private power grid tender to 2027
The delay sets back private investment in 1,164km of new power lines that the government says are needed to relieve grid constraints holding back renewable energy.
Russia to send business mission to Cape Town energy week
Russia will send a business mission of companies and industry associations to African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 in Cape Town.
Nigeria breaks ground on new Osogbo national grid control centre to replace 64-year-old facility
Nigeria held a formal groundbreaking ceremony on September 30 for a new National Control Centre in Osogbo
Tanzania's TANESCO starts $24mn grid link for AngloGold Ashanti's Geita gold mine
Tanzania's TANESCO and AngloGold Ashanti's Geita Gold Mining have launched a project linking the mine directly to the grid, freeing about 40 MW for other users.
Tanzania's $1bn Mkuju River uranium project set for October construction start, Rosatom targets 2029 production
Tanzania is promoting the project, where a Rosatom unit expects construction activity from October and production in 2029, as a future source of mining investment, exports and industrial activity,
Nigeria's Prado Power secures senior debt from Camco fund for five solar mini-grids
The projects will combine 1.84 MWp of solar capacity with 5.2 MWh of battery storage and target more than 12,000 household and small-business connections, supported by World Bank-backed DARES subsidies.
Ghana’s Volta River Authority returns to profit as cedi gains offset weaker power sales
Ghana’s state-owned Volta River Authority returned to profit in 2025, helped by currency gains that reduced forex losses, although falling electricity sales and weaker operating performance highlight continued pressure on the power sector.
Rwanda outlines financing plan for first small modular nuclear reactor
Rwanda is moving its nuclear programme towards the financing stage, with a new roadmap proposing sovereign, multilateral and PPP structures for a planned small modular reactor, although no funding has been secured.
Nigeria advances 24-hour energy-zone plan in talks with distributors
Nigeria’s federal government has begun talks with selected electricity distributors on proposed energy zones aimed at providing round-the-clock power in the Lagos axis, Abuja-Kaduna-Kano and Enugu-Port Harcourt corridors
Kenya’s nuclear power project faces East African Court challenge over environmental concerns
Kenya’s proposed nuclear power project in Bondo, Siaya County, has been challenged at the East African Court of Justice, with a petitioner seeking a review of the site’s suitability and a transboundary environmental assessment.
Rwanda outlines financing options for first nuclear power programme
Rwanda has published a roadmap examining possible financing structures for its planned nuclear power programme, with the government weighing private-sector, state-backed and multilateral options for a future first reactor.
Zambia signs $2.14bn UAE MoUs, seeks power investment for copper drive
Zambia signed MoUs worth $2.14bn with UAE partners as it seeks investment in energy, healthcare and other sectors tied to its copper-growth strategy.
Solar Industries establishes Botswana explosives unit as Southern Africa expansion gathers pace
Solar Industries India Limited (NSE:SOLARINDS) has established a 65%-controlled explosives subsidiary in Botswana with an initial cash subscription of $325,000, extending its African footprint.
Africa’s power needs put gas and renewables in focus at AEW 2026
AEW 2026 sessions will discuss expanding access to reliable electricity, greater use of domestic gas resources and developing infrastructure to support industrial growth.
Kenya PBO warns $354mn energy-project shift to infrastructure fund could cause delays
Kenya’s Parliamentary Budget Office warns that moving $354mn of energy and petroleum projects to the National Infrastructure Fund could delay construction and raise financing costs.
Morocco included in Volkswagen-Gotion $3.7bn Europe-Africa battery investment plan
Zille targets Eskom dominance and Johannesburg electricity billing in mayoral pitch
The DA's Johannesburg mayoral candidate says the city would have been liquidated long ago if it were a business. She wants competition to break Eskom's hold on generation and a digital overhaul of how the city bills for power.
TotalEnergies says Namibia, Mozambique projects to help hold output to 2035
TotalEnergies is positioning Namibia’s Venus and Mopane projects and further Mozambique LNG development within a broader post-2030 growth portfolio, while maintaining a production base of around 3mn boed through 2035.
Angola targets 1,000 electric buses, 2,000 charging points in mobility push
Angola plans to gradually introduce at least 1,000 electric buses and install 2,000 charging points nationwide under a programme aimed at accelerating the country's shift towards electric mobility, Angop reported on September 28.
Zambia's 100-MW Maamba solar plant begins commissioning and injects first power
Zambia's 100-megawatt alternating-current Maamba solar plant has entered commissioning after injecting electricity into the national grid for the first time on September 24, ZCCM Investments Holdings (LuSE:ZCCM-IH) said.
South Sudan–Uganda power link enters procurement phase following technical launch
Uganda held the technical launch of its section of the South Sudan–Uganda Power Interconnection Project on September 25, moving the scheme into procurement and other implementation work after its African Development Fund financing became effective.
Niger and Atomic Eagle execute Madaouela uranium mining convention
Atomic Eagle (ASX:AEU) and Niger have signed a new mining convention for the Madaouela uranium project, formalising their August settlement and restoring a framework for development.
France’s Qair announces first disbursement under $44.5mn solar financing for Chad plants
French renewable energy company Qair said the first disbursement had been made under a €37.9mn ($44.5mn) financing package for two solar power plants with battery storage near Chad’s capital N’Djamena.
Kenya's SunCulture closes $10mn solar-irrigation receivables securitisation with Mirova
Mercuria signs $250mn Exergy financing deal focused on Zambia power projects
Mercuria and Exergy have signed a $250mn financing agreement for power generation and transmission projects across Southern and Eastern Africa, with Zambia a key initial market.
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