World Bank Approves Financing for Increased Energy Access in Zanzibar

The funds are part of the ZESTA project that aims to expand clean energy access. The…

SOUTH AFRICA: Energy Minister Denies Corruption Allegations

Energy Minister denies corruption allegation. DNG Energy filed a lawsuit to cancel Karpowership winning bid Accuses…

TANZANIA: Energy Minister Requests 8% Budgetary Increase

Energy Minister requests an increase in budgetary allocation Seeks an 8% increase to finance development projects…

RWANDA: Energy Sector Suffers a Budgetary Shortfall

The electricity sector suffers a budget deficit REG sees Rwf23 billion reduction from previous year Weiss…

Germany to Provide €20m Grant for Clean Energy in Ghana

The German government, through the GIZ, will provide a €20 million grant to Ghana. This grant…

Japan Set to Ease Restrictions to Increase Renewable Energy Deployment

Japan intends to reduce approval times for wind projects, open up abandoned farmland, boost grid capacity…

The Minister Versus Downstream Energy Regulator: Is Zero Influence an Option? (Part 1)

The Regulator is a key actor in the liberalised energy market. The aims of liberalisation are…

Brazil to Invest $70m in Clean Energy for Amazon Communities

The Brazilian government will invest $70.3m to supply the isolated communities in the Amazon with electricity.…

WEST AFRICA: ECOWAS Holds Workshop on Energy Data Collation

Workshop in line with Energy Policy To collate energy data from member countries Data to form…

Banner Energy to Convert Vehicles to LPG Powered

Banner Energy Limited is set to convert petrol and diesel-powered vehicles to LPG-powered. The first phase…