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Eskom to Launch Virtual Renewable Electricity System
South Africa is pitching up to launch its inaugural virtual renewable electricity system by 2024. A…
Parliament Calls for Electricity Regulation Bill Submission
The National Assembly’s portfolio committee on mineral resources and energy in South Africa has called for…
A Research Centre on Renewable Energy is Set Up in Congo
The Renewable Energy Research Center was recently opened by the government of this nation in Central…
Africa Releases Its Largest Renewable Energy Tender of 3,740 MW Capacity
South Africa is going through a significant energy crisis. Daily rolling power cuts crippling the economy…
Nigerian Builds Lightweight Batteries to Solve the Country’s Energy Crisis
Entrepreneur Olugbenga Olubanjo is offering an alternative. His company Reeddi rents out small, lightweight solar-powered batteries…
South Africa Declares ‘State of Disaster’ Over Energy Crisis
On Thursday, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a national “state of disaster” over his country’s…
S Africa Plans New Law to Hasten Energy Projects
South Africa is developing new legislation to speed up energy projects to add generating capacity and…
South Africa: Stage 6 Load Shedding to be Implemented at Night
Eskom has escalated load shedding to Stage 6 between 4pm and 5am until further notice. The…
SA Gov’t Withdraws Ministers Free Utility Access
The intention behind the action was not nefarious. The DA gave Ramaphosa an ultimatum to retract…