Carbon Taxes will Increase Electricity Costs in South Africa to 35% by 2034 — Report

Electricity generation is poised to add further upward pressure on tariffs by exposing local businesses to…

UEDCL Lays Out Transition Plan for Electricity Distribution as Umeme Exits

Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (UEDCL) has promised a seamless transition when Umeme Ltd’s power distribution…

Enugu and Ondo States Assume Total Control of Electricity Markets

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) ended its oversight of electricity supply industries in Enugu and…

Tanzania Commits to Universal Electricity Access in Africa by 2030

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy for Tanzania, Dr Doto Biteko, has assured that Tanzania…

Zambia Approves Emergency Tariff Hike to Address Electricity Shortage

Zambia’s Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has approved a plan for an emergency increase in electricity tariffs…

Africa Needs $21.3 Billion by 2030 for Electricity Access, Says Industry Report

Most African countries, especially Nigeria and other low-income nations, will require approximately $21.3 billion in investments…

Court Dismisses MAN’s Lawsuit Against Electricity Tariff Increase

A federal high court in Lagos has ruled against the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) in…

Off-grid Solar to Bridge Electricity Gap – World Bank

The World Bank said in a report released on October 8 in Nairobi, the capital of…

Nigeria’s Electricity Generation Drops Amid Rising Tariffs

Nigeria’s electricity generation has faced a significant decline, peaking at 4,998.20 megawatts (MW) on October 6,…

Nigeria’s Electricity Distribution Companies Face N28.97 Billion Loss in Unpaid Bills

In July 2024, Nigeria’s eleven Electricity Distribution Companies (Discos) reported a staggering loss of N28.97 billion…