UGANDA: UMEME Unable to Fulfill 250,000 Requests from Consumers

UMEME is unable to connect consumers Stuck with 250,000 free connection applications Says funding, a challenge…

SOUTH AFRICA: Johannesburg Mayor Promises to Push Migration from Eskom

Johannesburg’s newly sworn-in Mayor promises to push electricity reforms Commits to migrating supply from Eskom to…

NIGERIA: Ogun Community Laments 18 Years Blackout

Residents of Orile-Oko lament persistent blackout The community have been without supply for 18 years Governor…

The Relevance of Consumer Orientation and Engagement in Power Sector Reforms

  The electric power sector is generally product-oriented. The primary goals are centred around maintaining a…

KENYA: Presidential Task Force Gives Recommendations on PPAs

President Kenyatta’s task force submits report Gives recommendations for Kenya Power Kenyatta gives a four-month deadline…

EirGrid Warns of Challenging Winter Ahead

EirGrid warns of challenging winter ahead Says low availability of power, a cause for concern Data…

GABON: Wärtsilä Group to Construct a 120MW Gas Plant in Gabon

Wärtsilä Group to construct and operate a 120MW power plant in Gabon To collaborate with Gabon…

MALAWI: ESCOM to Connect 126,000 Households Free of Charge

ESCOM to connect 126,000 households The connection exercise will benefit rural households in Malawi Malawi’s Ministry…

Humpty Dumpty; The Power Flop

Just like the nursery children rhyme ”Humpty Dumpty” and his great fall, it appears the siemens…

Pay More! The Only Story There is

Pay more! The only story there is, happens to be the everyday happening in Nigeria, not…