NAMIBIA: NamPower Constructs Auas-Gerus Transmission Line

NamPower begins construction of  Auas-Gerus transmission line The project will improve supply to consumers Namibia’s state-owned…

NIGERIA: NLC Threatens Industrial Action Over Increase in Electricity Tariff

NLC threatens industrial action Issues statement on speculated tariff increase In a statement signed and issued…

ZIMBABWE: Power Restored to Kariba Municipality

Power restored to Kariba Municipality Municipality to pay ZPC $36 million Agrees to pay ZETDC arrears…

NIGERIA: ActionAid Condemns Alleged Increase in Electricity Tariffs

ActionAid condemns alleged tariff increase Asks NERC to suspend tariff increment Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) ActionAid has…

NIGERIA: BREAKING NEWS – Minister of Power Sacked

The Nigerian Minister of Power,  Sale Mamman, has been relieved of his duties. Mamman was appointed…

TANZANIA: Kalemani Launches Phase 3 Rural Electrification Programme

Phase 3 rural electrification launched 86% villages electrified To achieve 100% access to electricity by 2022…

KENYA: Steel Billionaire Builds Power Plant

Steel billionaire Narendra Raval builds own power plant Kenya Power lost the opportunity to supply electricity…

MALAWI: ESCOM Faces Connection Challenges

ESCOM faces connection challenges The cost of connection is higher than the benefits Experts say energy…

ZIMBABWE: Zimbabwe to Open New Coal Mines

Zimbabwe to open more coal mines Critics warn of environmental costs As the world moves towards…

GHANA: NPP Estimates Cost for Electricity From Nuclear Power

Cost of electricity estimated at 5-8 cents per kWh The NPP carried out a pre-feasibility study…