IFC, Rockefeller Foundation to Unlock $2bn Private Funding for Distributed Clean Energy in Africa

Both organisations will mobilise up to $2bn in private sector investment. Funding will prioritise countries where…

SOUTH AFRICA: Couple Electrocuted in Johnnesburg

Couple electrocuted 10 days after their wedding Residents report shower shocks City Power institutes investigation In…

Africa Losses $150 Billion to Inadequate Electricity Supply

Africa losses $150 billion annually to poor electricity supply, says Kola Adesina Seeks stakeholders support for…

DPA, Econet Partner to Deploy Energy Storage

DPA and Econet have partnered to deploy energy storage systems in their facilities. Econet plans to…

Zimbabwean Company Launches Tender for 4.5 MWp Solar PV Plant

The tender is for 4.5MWp solar PV to be developed in stages. The selected company will…

Globeleq Commences Construction of Solar Plus Storage Plant in Mozambique

Globeleq has commenced construction for its 15 MW solar PV plant in Mozambique. The plant will…

SOUTH AFRICA: Ministry of Environment Suspends Environmental Assessment for Karpowership Project

Ministry of Environment suspends environmental assessment for Karpowership project. Green Connection NGO alleges Karpowership breached EIA…

Should Africa Pay the Price for Global Energy Transition?

The world is gradually making the push for cleaner and sustainable sources of energy. While countries…

SOUTH AFRICA: South Africa Miners Lament Eskom Load Shedding

Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) affected by power cuts Advocates licensing for embedded generation South Africa has…

SOUTH AFRICA: South Africa Losses R25 billion to Load Shedding

R25 billion lost to load shedding Eskom implementing stage 4 load shedding Amendment to Electricity Act…