Eskom Faces Backlash Over Proposed 36% Tariff Hike Amid Unpaid Debts

Eskom, South Africa’s state-owned power utility, has proposed a 36% electricity tariff increase, sparking strong opposition…

Chinese EV Makers Confident Their Cost Advantages Will Overcome EU Tariffs

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are undeterred by the European Union’s new tariffs. They are confident…

EU, China to Negotiate on Potential Alternatives to EV Tariffs

The European Union and China have agreed to hold further technical negotiations soon on possible alternatives…

TCN Defends Tariff Hike: Nigeria’s Power Still Cheaper

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has defended the recent increase in electricity tariffs, claiming that…

Zambia Approves Emergency Tariff Hike to Address Electricity Shortage

Zambia’s Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has approved a plan for an emergency increase in electricity tariffs…

Court Dismisses MAN’s Lawsuit Against Electricity Tariff Increase

A federal high court in Lagos has ruled against the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) in…

China Targets EU Cars and Brandy in Retaliation Over EV Tariffs

China is investigating whether to raise tariffs on European large-engine vehicles and will start collecting brandy…

Nigeria’s Electricity Generation Drops Amid Rising Tariffs

Nigeria’s electricity generation has faced a significant decline, peaking at 4,998.20 megawatts (MW) on October 6,…

South Africa’s Energy Transition Faces Challenges Amid Eskom’s Proposed Tariff Hikes

South Africa is lagging in its efforts to transition to a carbon-neutral energy system by 2050,…

Minister Ramokgopa Promises to Limit Eskom Tariff Hikes

A tariff expert has cautioned that South Africa’s Electricity and Energy Minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, faces significant…