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South Africa’s Eskom completes $12.5 bn Kusile build programme as final unit enters commercial operation
Eskom has placed Kusile Unit 6 into commercial operation, completing South Africa’s long-delayed $12.5 bn build programme after years of overruns, defects and corruption scandals.
South Africa’s energy regulator to probe fairness, impact of fixed electricity charges
South Africa’s Nersa is launching a market inquiry into fixed electricity charges, following consumer complaints that hikes by power utility Eskom and municipalities exceeded the 12.74% increase for 2025/26 approved by the regulator.
Zimbabwe boosted electricity supply to local consumers by 11% in Q2 compared to Q1 as output surged
Zimbabwe generated 2,858 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity in the second quarter of this year which enabled it to increase supply to local users and reduce the amount of power it imports.
Everllence, CNEEC to build 74 MW dual-fuel plant in Mauritania by 2026
Everllence, part of the Volkswagen Group, will supply four dual-fuel engines for a 74 MW power plant in Nouakchott under a contract with China’s CNEEC.
GoviEx submits environmental study for Muntanga uranium project in Zambia
Apart from Muntanga, GoviEx's portfolio includes the Madaouela project in Niger and the Falea project in Mali, positioning it as a junior player in the nuclear fuel supply chain.
World Bank tribunal bars Niger from selling uranium from Somaïr mine
A World Bank arbitration body has ordered Niger’s authorities to stop selling uranium from the Somaïr mine, ruling in favour of French nuclear group Orano in a dispute over the state’s takeover of the site.
South Africa’s energy projects face mounting legal battles over environmental concerns
South African courts have repeatedly sided with environmental groups in disputes over major oil, gas and power projects.
Ethiopia, Russia sign nuclear power action plan
Ethiopia has signed an action plan with Russia’s Rosatom to develop nuclear power as it looks to diversify beyond hydropower.
Ignite Power completes Engie Energy Access takeover, forms major African off-grid solar provider
Ignite Power has finalised its acquisition of Engie Energy Access, merging operations into one of Africa’s largest off-grid solar providers, called Ignite Energy Access.
JSE-listed Investec secures NERSA power trading licence, moves into South Africa private electricity market
By purchasing output from Ilikwa Solar for resale, Investec would become one of the earliest banks to actively trade electricity on behalf of clients in South Africa.
Chinese firm Zhongjin Heli sets up $500mn coal-to-cement project in Zimbabwe
A Chinese company, Zhongjin Heli has invested $500mn in a complex which burns coal to produce electricity and coking coal while using the fly ash to produce cement.
Solar seen as path to easing costs in Mauritania’s artisanal fishing, IRENA says
Neighbouring countries offer precedents: Senegal has piloted solar cold storage for coastal communities, while Ghana has tested PV systems in fish processing hubs.
Golar LNG expands FLNG operations in Africa, joins AEW 2025 as Gold Partner
Global marine infrastructure operator Golar LNG has become a Gold Partner at the upcoming African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference in Cape Town, South Africa.
Smart Energies expands into renewables and e-mobility in Nigeria
Smart Energies, a Nigerian energy company, has introduced electric motorcycles, solar charging stations, prepaid cooking gas cards, and a multi-service mobile application as part of its expansion into clean energy and mobility across the country
Nigeria inks $60mn container electrification deal to green its ports amid bottlenecks
Electrifying container logistics in Nigeria could attract about $830mn in investment and cut energy costs by up to 40%, according to the World Economic Forum, citing a modelling study.
African Energy Chamber to release State of African Energy 2026 Outlook at AEW 2025 in Cape Town
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has announced the launch of its latest report, written in collaboration with S&P Global Commodity Insights, at the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies conference in Cape Town.
Iron ore developer Genmin advances Gabon project as Sinohydro tables EPC bids and funding options
Australian iron ore developer Genmin has received engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) proposals from Chinese hydropower company Sinohydro for key non-process infrastructure at the Baniaka iron ore project in Gabon.
Nigeria’s Koolboks secures $11mn to expand local assembly and cut prices
Lagos-based Koolboks, which makes solar-powered, off-grid refrigerators aimed at providing reliable cooling in areas with limited electricity, has raised $11mn in Series A funding to expand its local assembly operations and reduce end-user prices.
British IPP Savannah Energy to buy 50% stake in Africa-focused Klinchenberg BV from Norfund
British independent power producer Savannah Energy (Savannah) has agreed to acquire a 50.1% stake that Norway's Norfund holds in Klinchenberg BV, which has stakes in assets in five African countries.
GoviEx extends Niger arbitration pause while advancing Tombador reverse takeover
GoviEx extends Niger arbitration pause while advancing Tombador reverse takeover
Global Alliance commits $7.5bn to clean energy in developing world
Analysts have repeatedly warned that clean energy investment in developing economies such as Afghanistan, but excluding China, remains dangerously below levels required to meet international climate objectives.
Zimbabwe EPCM group Tonga Tron seeks ideal sites to build solar farms
Zimbabwean engineering, procurement, construction and management (EPCM) firm Tonga Tron is exploring potential sites to establish solar farms west of the country.
South Africa’s power utility Eskom projects loadshedding-free summer after 4,000 MW capacity boost
Eskom is continuing to implement its Generation Recovery Plan. The utility has added 4,000 MW during winter months, leading to a projected summer without power cuts.
Kenya revives $2.7bn High Grand Falls Dam project
Kenya has revived the $2.7bn High Grand Falls Dam on the Tana River, a flagship project designed to generate up to 1,000 MW of hydropower and provide irrigation water for agriculture.
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