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…

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…

A tale of Two Electricity Markets

Across the continent, electricity markets currently deal with rising debt, inadequate generation, poor network infrastructure, and…

BOTSWANA: Minister Calls for Private Sector Participation Electricity Sector

Minister calls for private sector participation Suggests the use of PPP. Botswana’s Minister of Mineral Resources,…

NIGERIA: Use Flood Waters to Generate Electricity – Minister

Minister urges the use of floodwaters for electricity generation Seeks inter-ministerial collaboration Floods remain a significant…

SOUTH AFRICA: Sakeliga Pushes for Independent Control of Electricity Tariffs

Sakeliga asks Courts to establish a ”Special Master” Seeks independent control of electricity tariffs South African…

Eswatini Look to Renewables to Reduce Electricity Imports

Eswatini is seeking to reduce its energy dependence. The country is seeking to deploy renewable energy…

SOUTH AFRICA: City of Johannesburg to Take Over Electricity Distribution

CoJ plans to take over electricity distribution from Eskom ASAC warns this will be bad for…

ZIMBABWE: ZETDC Hikes Electricity Tariffs by 30%

ZETDC increases tariffs by 30% To take effect from 26th May Says current tariffs below cost…

GHANA: Ghanaian Electricity Sector Most Attractive for Investments in Africa

Ghana tops the electricity investment destination in Sub-Saharan Africa Fitch Solutions Power Risk/Reward Index ranks Ghana No…