Looking for more AfrElec articles? Or would you like to find out more about the publication? Keep reading.
Overview
AfrElec’s covers coal and gas-fired thermal power, nuclear, renewables, hydro, combined heat and power (CHP), transmission, grid and storage. It also covers the political and investment decisions needed to improve access to electricity for Africa’s expanding population.
Timely, accurate, on-the-ground news and analysis is vital to investors, developers, engineers and businesses, both regionally and internationally.
AfrElec will analyse key project, policy and investment issues and offers insight into what will come next in the power sector. It offers the latest commentary on the geopolitical framework, energy policy, tendering and investment – and assesses the risks inherent in working in the African business environment.
AfrElec is fully digital publication and can be read via PDF, PageSuite or via our NewsBase App.
Try it out
The majority of our premium content is ONLY available to our subscribers.
If you would like to try AfrElec we can offer you a, no obligation, free trial, giving you a chance to get to know the publication and get hooked on the quality content. No credit card required.
Simply fill in the form at the bottom of this page and we will send you your first copy of AfrElec
Need more convincing?
- Check out our client testimonials
- Read a recent issue
- Find out more about a AfrElec subscription
Ghana party urges MPs to scrap ‘unpatriotic’ lithium deal with foreign firm
The Progressive Alliance of Ghana (PAG) has urged lawmakers to reject a revised lithium mining agreement, branding it “not fit for purpose in 2025 Ghana” because it leaves the state with just a minority stake.
CNPS enters talks to double its stake in Côte d’Ivoire’s Atinkou power plant
Côte d’Ivoire’s pension fund CNPS has entered negotiations with French utility group Eranove to double its stake in the Atinkou thermal power plant. The discussions form part of efforts to deepen domestic participation in key energy assets.
G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum – overview
The G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum took place on November 21 at the Protea Hotel Sandton in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Empower expands Nigerian footprint with $4mn solar and storage projects
Africa-focused solar investor Empower New Energy has signed two new power support agreements in Nigeria, committing $4mn to install solar and battery systems for Jendol Superstores and Juddy-Bolema
Leo Lithium receives first TPSF payment from Goulamina (Mali) shipments
Leo Lithium (ASX:LLL) has received its first TPSF payment of $574,748 tied to two spodumene concentrate shipments from the Goulamina project in Mali.
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.
Follow us online