Eight Developers Receive REA Grants

Eight energy developers emerged winners of the REA grants. It is being funded by the EU…

UGANDA: Minister Recommends Stopping New Investments as UMEME Concession Closes

Minister recommends halt to new investments in UMEME Concession ends in 2025 UMEME is seeking a…

ZIMBABWE: Zimbabwe to Increase Grid Capacity in 2022

Zimbabwe to embark on grid expansion in 2022 ZERA implements a 12.3% tariff increase Following the…

NIGERIA: End Subsidies Now, World Bank to FG

World Bank calls for the removal of subsidies Says subsidy removal vital for economic growth The…

NIGERIA: Warri Residents Lament Escalating Power Bills

Residents lament rising electricity tariffs and continuous poor supply The residents of Warri, Delta State, have…

KENYA: Kenyan Government Begins Negotiations With IPPs

Kenya to negotiate with IPPs The government aims to reduce electricity tariffs for the end-users The…

Liberian Government Creates Solar Energy Budget Line for Rural Electrification

Liberia has included a solar energy budget line for rural electrification in the 2021/2022 budget. Liberia…

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…

NAMIBIA: Residents to Pay More for Power

Windhoek residents to pay more for electricity ECB approves a 3.4% increase in electricity tariffs for…

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…