Uganda to penalise consumers for ‘wasting power.’ Energy wasters to face jail terms or fine The…
Category: East Africa
Sida and Nefco Launch Facility to Provide Access to Clean Cooking Solutions in Africa
Nefco and Sweden have launched a new clean cooking facility in Africa. The facility aims to…
Wärtsilä’s Total Installed Capacity in Africa Reaches 7GW
Wärtsilä’s installations across Africa have clocked 7.4GW. The Group recent contracts on the continent include renewed…
ZIMBABWE: ZESA to Import 480MW From Zambia and Zimbabwe
ZESA to import 480MW from Zambia and Zimbabwe The Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) is set…
ZIMBABWE: Energy Minister Issues Directive on Defaulting Consumers
Minister issues ‘no pay, no power’ directive on electricity supply Tasks ZESA Holdings on revenue collection…
TANZANIA: Government Assures Community of Reliable Power
Tanzanian government to complete connection of Kagera community to electricity supply Will complete connection in the…
Malawi’s First Grid-Connected Solar Plant Comes Online
Malawi’s president has commissioned the country’s first grid-connected solar plant. The 60MWp solar plant was constructed…
TANZANIA: TANESCO Turns to Gas to Ramp Up Electricity Generation
TANESCO to install natural gas-power plants To improve generation capacity by 345MW State-owned electric utility, Tanzania…
KENYA: Kenyan Government Begins Negotiations With IPPs
Kenya to negotiate with IPPs The government aims to reduce electricity tariffs for the end-users The…
Husk Power Targets 1 Million Connections by 2030
Husk power plans to connect at least 1 million new consumers in Africa and Asia. In…