JAPAN: Electricity Usage to Surge During Summer Olympics

Electricity usage is expected to rise during the summer Olympics Temperatures expected to reach highs during…

EGYPT: Egypt Set to Raise Electricity Tariffs

Egypt approves tariff increment Ministry of Energy Spokesman confirms increase The Egyptian Egyptian Ministry of Electricity…

Drought Threatens Electricity Generation in Brazil

Brazil faces worst drought in 92 years Asks industrial consumers to reduce consumption Seeks emergency and…

A tale of Two Electricity Markets

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

SOUTH AFRICA: Eskom Pleads With Consumers on Consumption

Eskom asks customers to reduce consumption Consumers face a new load shedding schedule Blames severely constrained…

ZIMBABWE: ZETDC Hikes Electricity Tariffs by 30%

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

Taking the Bull by the Horns: Electricity Theft Versus Smart Meters

The popular idiom ‘take the bull by the horns’ is said when individuals decide to tackle…

BOTSWANA: Farmer Calls for Electricity Installation Subsidy

Citrus farmer seeks installation subsidy Installation fees are unaffordable for farmers Farmers struggle to pay high…

Government Expects Electricity Tariff Collections to Top ₦100bn Soon

The federal government expects that tariff collection will increase to ₦100 billion in the short to…

AfDB Funds $530m Electricity Project to Expand Renewable Energy and Regional Connectivity in Angola

The African Development Bank has committed $530 million to finance the construction of a 343 km,…