High Operating Costs, a Setback for the Manufacturing Sector – COMESA

Operating costs too high for manufacturing expansion says COMESA Unreliability of electricity a contributory factor to…

TANZANIA: REA Boss Assures of Electricity Access in Rural Areas

Tanzanian government assures of electricity access in rural areas REA to power 12,000 villages The timeline…

Why Mini-Grids are the Best Options?

Electricity is an essential commodity as most activities and businesses depend on electric power to function.…

NIGERIA: Nigeria Has More that 42% People Without Electricity Access – Ajaero

The Secretary-General, National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE)  and Deputy President of the Nigeria Labour Congress…

To Believe or Not to Believe?

It is well known that the government of Nigeria is used to making false promises. Over…

The Role of Women in Utility Advancements Across Africa

Until recently, successive governments have overlooked a valuable resource in planning and executing development-focused programmes in…

KENYA: Kenya Secures $750 Million World Bank Funding

Kenya secures $750 million World Bank funding Funding to finance the Last Mile Electrification project The…

SDG 7; How has West Africa Progressed?

Sustainable Developmental Goals (SDGs) are frameworks designed to achieve a sustainable future for all. An energy…

LESOTHO: Lesotho Renews Agreement With Mozambique’s EDM

Lesotho renews supply agreement with EDM EDM to supply up to 35MW to LEC for one…

RWANDA: AfDB Approves $84.22 Million in Funding for Rwanda

AfDB approves financing for Rwanda To fund electricity projects in the country Projects to connect 77,470…