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Oslo-based renewable energy firm Scatec's South African solar project Grootfontein begins commercial operations

9 December 2025

Scatec, a Norwegian renewable energy producer, has announced that its 273-megawatt (MW) solar power plant in South Africa has started operating commercially.

Zambia secures $200mn World Bank grant to accelerate national energy sector reforms

9 December 2025

The World Bank has approved a $200mn grant to support Zambia’s energy sector reforms, targeting operational efficiency, financial stability and greater resilience after repeated hydropower shortfalls.

Zambia’s Kiyona Energy launches tender for 25 MW solar project near Lusaka

9 December 2025

Kiyona Energy has opened a tender for a 25 MW solar plant near Lusaka, as Zambia diversifies generation amid hydropower variability. The project is part of Kiyona’s 302 MW development pipeline.

Nigeria’s solar manufacturing jumps as panel imports fall

9 December 2025

Nigeria’s clean energy sector recorded a shift in industrialisation in October as imports of finished solar panels declined while local production increased under government reforms, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) announced.

Ghana unveils $3.4bn renewables drive to position itself as Africa clean-energy hub

8 December 2025

Ghana has launched a five-year, $3.4bn renewable energy investment plan aimed at transforming its power sector and positioning the West African nation as a leader in Africa’s green energy transition.

South Africa's electricity output, consumption slumped in October on-year

5 December 2025

Electricity generation in South Africa declined by 5.2% in October compared to the same month in 2024, the national data agency said.

TotalEnergies clarifies financing changes for Mozambique LNG project after UK, Dutch agencies withdraw

5 December 2025

TotalEnergies has issued a statement with a clarification on the financing of the Mozambique liquefied natural gas (LNG) project.

Eni starts Phase 2 of Congo LNG project ahead of schedule with new FLNG capacity

3 December 2025

Eni has begun Phase 2 of its Congo LNG project ahead of schedule, bringing the Nguya FLNG unit online and lifting combined capacity with the Tango FLNG to about 1.4mn t/yr.

South Africa’s Eskom advances environmental studies for potential third nuclear power station

3 December 2025

South Africa’s state-owned utility Eskom has begun EIA work for two proposed nuclear sites at Thyspunt and Bantamsklip, according to regulatory notices.

Sam Nwanze of Nigeria’s Heirs Energies named CFO of the Year at All Africa Business Leaders Award

3 December 2025

Samuel O. Nwanze, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Heirs Energies, one of Africa’s fastest-growing indigenous integrated energy companies, has been named CFO of the Year at the All Africa Business Leaders Award.

Kenya Power moves all new electricity connections online to boost efficiency and transparency

3 December 2025

Kenya Power & Lighting Company Plc (NSE:KPLC) has announced that all new electricity connection applications will now be submitted exclusively through its online platform, ending manual submissions at its service centres and banking halls

Ghana launches digital net-metering portal to accelerate clean-energy drive

3 December 2025

Ghana's Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has launched a national web application platform for net-metering, a move aimed at fast-tracking the country’s transition to clean energy and widening access for households and businesses.

African Energy Chamber condemns UK's withdrawal of funding for Mozambique LNG project

3 December 2025

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has strongly criticised the UK government’s decision to withdraw financial support from the Mozambique liquefied natural gas (LNG) project.

Kenya appoints KenGen to run first nuclear power plant

3 December 2025

The Government of Kenya has appointed Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) as the owner-operator of the country’s first nuclear power plant.

GenVision, Tatanga and AMDG to develop 300-MW solar, 800-MWh storage project in Zambia’s Copperbelt

2 December 2025

GenVision Power, Tatanga Energy and AMDG Energy have agreed to jointly develop a planned 300-MW solar plant with up to 800-MWh of battery storage in Zambia’s Copperbelt region.

Kodal begins spodumene exports from Mali to China amid lithium market rebound

2 December 2025

Kodal Minerals (AIM: KOD) has completed its first shipment of spodumene concentrate from the Bougouni lithium project in Mali to offtake partner Hainan Mining Co. in China, marking the company’s first revenue-generating export from the site.

Singapore’s Destiny Energy to invest $210mn in green ammonia facilities in Egypt

2 December 2025

Singapore-based Destiny Energy will invest $210mn to establish green ammonia production facilities in Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone).

Morocco launches tender for 1,000km power transmission line

2 December 2025

Morocco’s National Office of Electricity and Potable Water (ONEE) launched a prequalification process for contractors to build approximately 1,000km of ultra-high-voltage transmission lines linking Boujdour and Tensift

Kenya grid operator Ketraco faces liquidation pressure after Spanish contractor pursues $77mn award

1 December 2025

Kenya’s state-owned transmission operator Ketraco is facing liquidation proceedings after Spanish contractor C.A. Infraestructuras T & I SLU moved to enforce a 2019 arbitration award.

Niger puts nationalised Somair uranium on global market amid standoff with France’s Orano

1 December 2025

Niger’s junta says uranium from the nationalised Somair mine will be sold on the global market, escalating its dispute with France’s Orano and signalling a shift in control over one of the world’s key uranium sources.

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