The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has recommended the acceleration of policy and regulatory…
Category: Southern Africa
Funding Freeze Jeopardises Africa’s Energy Future
The United States and European Union have slashed financial support for Africa’s clean energy drive, putting…
The African Coal Leaders: Who Holds the Largest Reserves in 2025?
Coal has long been a foundational element of Africa’s energy and industrial development. Africa’s coal reserves…
Zambia Goes Solar: Project Approvals Now in 48 Hours
Zambia’s Ministry of Energy has cut the approval time for solar project applications from over six…
Eskom Issues Tender to Accelerate Renewable Energy Deployment
Eskom has issued a call for proposals from experienced companies to establish renewable energy businesses to…
ReconAfrica Targets 365 Million Barrels at Namibian Prospect I
Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd. (ReconAfrica) is advancing with drilling plans at Prospect I in Namibia. The…
South Africa Energises First IPP-Built Main Transmission Substation
South Africa has commissioned its first self-built Main Transmission Substation (MTS) by an Independent Power Producer…
South Africa Approves Renewable Energy Masterplan for Stronger Energy Security
The South African Cabinet has approved the implementation of the South African Renewable Energy Masterplan (SAREM),…
South Africa Grants Emissions Exemptions to Coal Plants to Avert Power Crisis
South Africa has granted emissions exemptions to eight coal-fired power plants operated by state utility Eskom,…
African Energy Week 2025 to Feature Landmark NOC-IOC Forum
The upcoming African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference will introduce the first National…