South Africa Extends Bid Window Seven

In a setback to South Africa’s renewable energy ambitions, the anticipated Bid Window Seven (BW7) has encountered a delay.…

South Africa Pushes 3GW Gas Power to Tackle Energy Deficit

South Africa is tackling its energy deficit with a swift move towards 3 gigawatts (GW) of…

EU to Invest €60m in Uganda’s Hydropower Plant

The European Union plans to invest 60 million euros ($63 million) in upgrading one of Uganda’s…

World Bank Approves $1bn Loan to End Blackouts in South Africa

The World Bank has approved a $1 billion loan for South Africa to help address its…

World Bank Plans $1 Billion Loan for SA’s Energy Sector

The World Bank is in talks about a potential $1 billion loan to help enable South…

SA Energy Minister Says Illegal Connections Responsible for Poor Distribution

Minister of Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has said illegal connections affect the country’s distribution infrastructure and hinder…

South Africa’s Power Cuts to Cause Chicken Meat Shortage Soon

Astral Foods, South Africa’s largest poultry company, has said the electricity crisis had disrupted the poultry…

SAMWU Calls for Transparency in Power Station Lease

The South African Municipal Workers Union (Samwu) in Gauteng has called for the City of Tshwane…

NERSA Approves Licences to Expand Grid in South Africa

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has approved two important licences to be issued…

Parliament Calls for Electricity Regulation Bill Submission

The National Assembly’s portfolio committee on mineral resources and energy in South Africa has called for…