SOUTH AFRICA: Timeline for Unbundling Eskom Still Unclear

Eskom awaits regulatory license approvals for transmission subsidiary Approvals could take up to 120 days Government…

NIGERIA: Power Minister Assures of Improvement in Electricity Supply

Power Minister tours Kudenda power station Assures of improvement in electricity supply in the coming months…

EGYPT: Egypt to Sell Stake in Siemens Built Power Plants

Egypt to sell shares in Siemens built power plants To offer up stakes in four state-owned…

SOUTH AFRICA: Eskom Connects Unit 4 of Kusile Power Station to the National Grid

Eskom connects Kusile power station to the national grid The Unit will add at least 800MW…

ZIMBABWE: Zimbabwe to Increase Grid Capacity in 2022

Zimbabwe to embark on grid expansion in 2022 ZERA implements a 12.3% tariff increase Following the…

ZAMBIA: US Partners With Zambia to Boost Rural Electrification

USAID enters into partnership with the Zambian government To boost rural electrification in the country The…

SOUTH AFRICA: High Tension Cable Fault Causes Blackout in the City of Cape Town

Blackout in Cape Town caused by high tension cable fault No timeline given for the resolution…

NIGERIA: BPE Files Motion to Transfer Proceedings to Arbitration

BPE files motion to move proceedings for arbitration Following the Federal High Court Order compelling all…

SIERRA LEONE: Sierra Leone Signs Transmission Service Agreement With TRANSCO CLSG

Sierra Leone signs TSA with TRANSCO CLSG The TRANSCO CLSG project is expected to be completed…

NIGERIA: Benin, Niger and Togo Make Zero Payments for Electricity Supplied in Q2 2021

No payments were received for electricity supply in Q2 2021 ₦770 million invoices issued The Nigeria…