MALAWI: ESCOM Losses Billions to Vandalism

ESCOM losses billions to vandalism The company lost at least K1 billion from June 2020 to…

China to Retaliate if US Bans Solar Imports from Xinjiang

China says it would retaliate if the US ban solar imports from Xinjing. Xinjiang produces about…

NIGERIA: Poor Electricity Supply Hinders Industrialisation in Niger State – CPBA

Poor electricity supply hinders industrialisation CPBA accuses AEDC of poor performance The Chairman of the Coalition…

To Believe or Not to Believe?

It is well known that the government of Nigeria is used to making false promises. Over…

New Electricity Act: A Means to an End

A new electricity act is being negotiated for by the stakeholders in the Nigerian electricity sector.…

The Ripple Effects of Illegal Connection

Illegal electricity connection, meter tampering, and other forms of electricity theft have been major challenges in…

KENYA: Stop Hiring External Private Auditors – MPs to Kenya Power, KETRACO

The Kenyan Parliament has ordered the public energy companies under the Ministry of Energy to stop…

KENYA: Parliament Investigates IPP Contracts

The Members of the Kenyan Parliament are currently investigating the contracts of eighteen Independent Power Producers…

ZIMBABWE: ZETDC Warns Consumers on Meter Tampering

ZETDC issues warning on meter tampering Says meter tampering on the increase Consumers risk arrests for…

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…