The government has signed a 161.47 million US dollars loan agreement with the African Development Bank…
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Electricity Outages and Explosions Leave Nelson Mandela Bay Facing a Week Without Water
In South Africa, a sizable substation in the industrial growth zone of Nelson Mandela Bay exploded,…
South Africa Appoints New Minister to Tackle Power Crisis
South Africa’s President has appointed the country’s first electricity minister to address the unprecedented power shortages…
Econet to Invest in Alternative Power
ECONET Wireless Zimbabwe says it will increase investment in alternative power solutions to ensure reliable network…
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…
Nigeria’s Power Sector Is Struggling — Collaborative Business Models for Distributed Energy Resources Can Help
Of the approximately 200 million people in Nigeria — sub-Saharan Africa’s largest economy — 85 million…
Minister Mantashe to Stop Declining Energy Availability
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy says it is working hard to resolve load shedding.Minister…
Power Restored in Pakistan after Massive Outage
Power had returned to most cities across Pakistan on Tuesday, a day after a nationwide breakdown…
S. Africa’s Ramaphosa Cancels Davos Trip Over Power Crisis at Home
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has scrapped plans to attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) in…
Energy Efficiency and The Benefits it Offers to Nigerians
Energy has been essential in human development and economic growth, especially in its electricity form. As…