Smallholder farmers are increasing crop production with solar power. The custom irrigation system presents a cost-effective…
Category: Southern Africa
SOUTH AFRICA: Eskom Suspends Koeberg General Manager
Eskom suspends Koeberg General Manager Alleges performance issues Unit 1 of the Koeberg plant out of…
SOUTH AFRICA: Eskom to Begin Stage 2 Load Shedding Today
Eskom announces stage 2 load shedding To begin today by 10 am Load shedding to continue…
SOUTH AFRICA: Load Shedding May Reach Stage 5 – Energy Expert
South Africa may experience stage 5 load shedding Eskom faces huge infrastructure challenges No end in…
Covid-19 Pandemic Worsens Electricity Access in Africa, Asia
More than 25 million people could not afford to pay for electricity access in 2020. The…
LESOTHO: Lesotho Renews Agreement With Mozambique’s EDM
Lesotho renews supply agreement with EDM EDM to supply up to 35MW to LEC for one…
SOUTH AFRICA: Consumers Without Power Following Snowfall
Consumers without electricity following snowfall Eskom says restoration may take longer SAWS issues Level 5 warning…
SOUTH AFRICA: Energy Minister Denies Corruption Allegations
Energy Minister denies corruption allegation. DNG Energy filed a lawsuit to cancel Karpowership winning bid Accuses…
NAMIBIA: Consumers to Pay for Electricity Via e-Wallet
Electricity consumers to pay for electricity via e-wallet Payment platform available to FNB customers Namibia’s electricity…
ZIMBABWE: ZESA Warns of Imminent Load Shedding
ZESA asks consumers to brace for load shedding Load shedding is due to challenges at the…