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Zimbabwe electricity output improves as coal-fired Hwange Power Station surges

5 September 2025

Zimbabwe’s power output rose above 1,700MW in early September, driven by stronger generation at hydropower stations as rainfall lifted supply, with new projects expected to add capacity later in 2025.

Restoring performance of Sasol’s Southern Africa value chain remains key priority, says CEO

4 September 2025

Global energy and chemicals company Sasol has outlined a sharpened focus on its South African operations as it works to secure feedstock, improve financial resilience and advance its decarbonisation strategy.

Nigeria’s BPE to list GenCo, two DisCos on stock market via IPO

3 September 2025

Nigeria’s BPE will float one GenCo and two DisCos on the Nigerian Stock Exchange through IPOs, part of wider power sector reforms and privatisation plans.

Ghana's Bui Power profit drops 20%y/y, but doubles company forecast after cost cuts

2 September 2025

Ghana’s Bui Power Authority (BPA) posted a profit of $64.5mn in 2024, almost double its projection, boosted by strict cost management and a weaker local currency.

UK-based energy think tank Ember reports record growth in solar panel imports across Africa

1 September 2025

Imports of solar panels from China into Africa have surged dramatically over the past year, pointing to the start of a transformation in how the continent generates electricity.

UK-based oil and gas company Aminex provides operational update for Ntorya gas project in Tanzania

29 August 2025

Tanzania-focused London-based oil and gas exploration and development company Aminex plc has provided investors with an operational update on the Ntorya gas development.

Russia offers Niger nuclear deal as France loses influence

28 August 2025

Russia has proposed building Niger’s first nuclear power plant, signalling a deepening partnership in civilian atomic energy and challenging France’s longstanding role after Niamey seized and nationalised some uranium assets.

Tanzania signs deal to connect Kagera to power grid as it looks to wean region off Ugandan imports

28 August 2025

Tanzania, looking to end reliance on electricity imports from Uganda in some regions, has contracted the construction of a 220-kv transmission line from Benako to Kyaka, along with a 220/33-kilovolt substation at Benako.

Ghana and Nigeria eye energy swap to power West Africa

28 August 2025

Ghana is in talks with Nigeria over a barter deal that would see West Africa’s biggest gas producer supply fuel in exchange for electricity, Energy and Green Transition Minister John Jinapor said.

International consortium launches $220mn solar industrial complex in Egypt

28 August 2025

A consortium of Chinese, Egyptian, Emirati, and Bahraini companies signed a land usufruct agreement to establish a major renewable energy manufacturing hub in Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) at an investment cost of $220mn.

South Korea and Zimbabwe explore small modular reactor for energy diversification

28 August 2025

Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) has signed an agreement with Zimbabwe’s Centre for Education, Innovation, Research and Development (CEIRD) to explore the possible introduction of a Korean small modular reactor (SMR) in the country.

Hydropower poised to drive Africa’s clean energy future – IHA report

26 August 2025

Hydropower, with 43.5 GW of installed conventional capacity, is becoming increasingly important for Africa’s development, supported by large national projects as well as smaller private-sector initiatives.

Nigeria secures $238mn loan backed by Japan's JICA to bolster and expand its power grid

26 August 2025

Nigeria has secured a $238mn facility from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to strengthen its notoriously unstable power grid, and seeks a separate $190mn loan to scale solar mini-grids and standalone systems in underserved communities.

India’s BPCL secures marketing rights as Mozambique LNG sets to resume construction

26 August 2025

India’s state-run Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd has secured marketing rights from TotalEnergies’ long-delayed Mozambique LNG project.

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