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Japan to extend up to $170mn in financing to Kenya
Kenya intends to channel the funds into strengthening its vehicle assembly and component manufacturing base, while also tackling chronic inefficiencies in the electricity grid.
Kenya, France's AFD agree to cooperate in geothermal segment to boost uptake in East Africa
Kenya and France have signed a cooperation agreement to accelerate geothermal energy development in East Africa, focusing on Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, according to the French Development Agency (AFD)
ASX-listed Gladiator Resources in talks to sell Tanzanian uranium assets, eyes US rare-earth projects
ASX-listed Gladiator Resources Ltd (GLA) announced it is in discussions with multiple groups for the purchase of its Tanzanian uranium prospects located within the Mkuju region in the south-west of the country.
Ghana’s power grid seeks 130% tariff hike to sustain operations
Ghana’s state power transmission firm has applied to more than double its tariffs from 2025, warning that current charges are inadequate to maintain the grid and fund investment.
African leaders, lenders at summit in Ethiopia seek to mobilise $100bn climate investment ahead of COP30
African leaders at the Addis Ababa climate summit pledged to mobilise up to $100bn working with banks and development lenders, shifting from aid to investment ahead of COP30, targeting green industry and renewables.
Mozambique's $6bn Mphanda Nkuwa Hydropower Project to advance national development
The $6bn Mphanda Nkuwa Project (Mphanda Nkuwa) will be built across the Zambezi River, which ranks among the continent’s largest water courses.
Congo signs $23bn deal with China’s Wing Wah for integrated onshore oil and gas development
The Republic of the Congo has signed a $23bn hydrocarbon agreement with Chinese oil and gas company Wing Wah, for the integrated development of the onshore Banga Kayo, Holmoni and Cayo permits.
Sonangol targets 100 EV charging stations by 2028 as part of Angola’s energy transition
Angola’s state-owned oil company Sonangol plans to install more than 100 electric vehicle charging points (EVCPs) nationwide by 2028 in a move that underscores its effort to diversify energy sources.
Ethiopia set to inaugurate $4bn mega-dam as Egypt, Sudan renew strong objections
Ethiopia is preparing for a true "watershed moment", with plans to officially inaugurate its $4bn Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on September 9, just ahead of the start of the Ethiopian New Year and the end of the rainy season.
Zimbabwe electricity output improves as coal-fired Hwange Power Station surges
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
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.
South Africa's Industrial Development Corp. to bankroll green hydrogen-linked Prieska Power Project
Nigeria’s BPE to list GenCo, two DisCos on stock market via IPO
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.
Lotus Resources reaches milestone with first triuranium octoxide production at Malawi project
Ghana's Bui Power profit drops 20%y/y, but doubles company forecast after cost cuts
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
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.
Chinese firm CEEC to invest $1bn in Egypt’s water desalination and renewable energies
UK-based oil and gas company Aminex provides operational update for Ntorya gas project in Tanzania
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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