NIGERIA: IBEDC Blames 5 Months Power Outage on Lack of Funds

IBEDC says lack of funding stalls resolution of blackout in Ife The replacement of the faulty…

EU Launches €10.6m EDFI and GET.invest Programmes in Burundi

  The EU will launch the EDFI ElectriFI and GET.invest programmes in Burundi. The programmes are…

Reliance Industries to Buy Up to 40% of Sterling and Wilson Solar

  Sterling and Wilson Solar will sell a 15.46% stake via new shares issuance. Reliance will…

KENYA: Justin Muturi Faults Move to Use Private Firms for Kenya Power Audit

  Speaker faults plan to use private firms for audit Interior Cabinet Secretary ordered the financial…

KENYA: Interior Cabinet Secretary Orders a Financial Audit of Kenya Power

Interior Cabinet Secretary orders financial audit of Kenya Power Government uncovers large scale mismanagement of utility…

IsDB Approves €17m Loan for Solar Mini-Grids Deployment in Togo

The IsDB has provided a €17.38m loan for mini-grid deployment in Togo. The LLF fund also…

NIGERIA: PMS Prices Expected to Hit ₦320/Litre as FG Moves to Remove Subsidy

PMS prices expected to reach ₦320/ltr as FG moves to remove fuel subsidies Stakeholders expect a…

Nigeria to Acquire $219 Million from Sale of Power Assets

Nigeria expects to acquire $219 million in 2023 from Government-owned power asset sales. The President intends…

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…

KENYA: Interior Minister Announces Plans to Overhaul Kenya’s Energy Sector

Kenya to overhaul its energy sector Seeks to lower fuel costs for affordable electricity Task Force…