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Power blackouts and water crisis intensify in Tunisia amid severe heatwaves

Andrada hits 24 metres at 2% lithium oxide at Namibia’s Lithium Ridge

Andrada Mining (AIM: ATM, OTCQB: ATMTF) has reported further lithium mineralisation at its Lithium Ridge Project in Namibia, including an intersection of 24.08 metres grading 2% lithium oxide (Li₂O)

China’s Sinomine secures 300,000-tonne Zimbabwe lithium export quota before 2027 ban

Zimbabwe has granted China’s Sinomine Resource Group an additional 300,000-tonne lithium concentrate export quota ahead of a January 2027 export ban.

ExxonMobil earmarks $4bn for local content under Mozambique LNG project

ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) has earmarked about $4bn for local content under its Rovuma LNG project in northern Mozambique, raising expectations among domestic businesses as the US energy major moves closer to implementing the long-delayed gas project.

Russian Rosatom in talks to add two more nuclear units to Egyptian El Dabaa plant

Stardust’s 30 MW Zambia solar project clears government hurdle, awaits financing

Stardust Solar Energy (TSXV: SUN) said Zambia’s Ministry of Energy has approved and executed an implementation agreement for its planned 30 MW solar project in the Copperbelt.

Botswana grants France's Orano three more uranium exploration licences

Botswana has granted three new uranium prospecting licences to French state-owned Orano Mining, taking the company’s total holdings in the country to 18 as the diamond-dependent economy seeks to diversify.

Mozambique’s gas sector development shifts from potential to project delivery, says AEC

Mozambique’s gas sector is entering a new phase as major LNG projects restart or move towards investment decisions, while the government seeks to use domestic gas supplies to expand electricity access and support industrial development.

Atomic Eagle regains 60% of Niger’s Madaouela uranium project, will end arbitration

The agreement stands out against Niger’s broader push for greater state control over its uranium industry and gives Atomic Eagle a second advanced African uranium project alongside its flagship project in Zambia

Zimbabwe widens energy mix to unlock new power investment

Zimbabwe has widened the range of energy sources recognised under its regulatory framework, opening a clearer path for investment as the Government targets more than doubling electricity generation capacity to 6 000MW by 2030.

Tanzania targets power exports after inaugurating $2.82bn hydropower plant

Tanzania's 2,115 MW Julius Nyerere hydropower plant has helped create an electricity surplus credited with boosting industry and GDP growth while opening the way for regional power exports.

Johannesburg pays $328mn Eskom debt, removing electricity supply threat

The payment removes the immediate Eskom supply threat but leaves Johannesburg facing wider pressure to stabilise its finances, improve revenue collection and repair ageing municipal infrastructure.

Malawi-Mozambique power link misses another commissioning deadline

Malawi’s long-delayed electricity interconnection with Mozambique has missed another commissioning deadline, leaving the country without a planned 50MW of imported power as demand exceeds available domestic generation by about 150MW.

South African utility Eskom’s $185mn diesel prepayments scrutinised over 39mn litres outstanding

Eskom made $185mn in prepayments for diesel during a supply crisis in 2025. Investigative journalism outlet amaBhungane found that about 39mn litres remained outstanding more than a year later

Kenya allocates $20.86mn to connect 23,682 Makueni households to electricity

Kenya has allocated KES 2.7bn ($20.86mn) to connect 23,682 households in Makueni County to electricity during the current financial year, as the government expands access to power in rural areas

Tanzania nears completion of 400-kV line linking JNHPP to Dodoma

Tanzania has nearly completed construction of the 400-kilovolt (kV) electricity transmission line linking Chalinze with Dodoma, clearing the way for power from the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Plant (JNHPP) to be transmitted to the capital

African independent oil and gas companies expand upstream role as IOCs divest assets

African independent oil and gas companies are expanding their role in the continent’s upstream sector as international oil companies sell mature assets and local operators take on larger production portfolios.

Egypt grants Golden Licence to $750mn Nefer Minya solar project

The Egyptian Cabinet agreed to grant the single comprehensive approval, known as the Golden Licence, to Nefer Minya Renewable Energy for a $750mn solar power plant

South Africa grants two-year power tariff relief to manganese producer MMC

South Africa’s energy regulator has approved two years of electricity tariff relief for Manganese Metal Company as high power costs squeeze energy-intensive mineral processing.

South African utility Eskom rules out fines solely for missing rooftop solar registration deadline

South African state-owned utility Eskom has said it will not fine or disconnect customers solely because they fail to register their rooftop solar systems by a September 30 deadline.

Nigeria gives Kaduna DisCo one year to improve performance

Nigeria has given the board of Kaduna Electricity Distribution Plc (KAEDC) 12 months to restore the utility to sustainable growth, with a focus on reducing losses, strengthening collections and narrowing its metering gap

Libyans protest in Tripoli over electricity crisis and worsening services

SolarAfrica closes financing for first 342 MW of 1-GW SunCentral solar project

South African renewable energy developer SolarAfrica has reached financial close on the final 114-MW plant in the first phase of its planned 1-GW SunCentral solar development, completing financing for an initial 342 MW of generation capacity.

Tanzania development bank expands financing push for renewable energy projects

​TIB Development Bank is preparing to increase financing for energy projects in Tanzania, including solar, wind and hydropower, as the state-owned lender seeks to advance the country’s Dira 2050 development agenda.

Regional integration key to SADC energy security, Ramaphosa says

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and the African Energy Chamber are calling for deeper regional integration in energy, infrastructure and trade to strengthen SADC’s energy security and support industrial development.