As the world advances in artificial intelligence, about 600 million Africans still lack access to electricity.…
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IEA to Launch Global AI Energy Tracker as Demand Surges
The International Energy Agency (IEA) will launch a global observatory in April to track the energy…
Thailand Cuts Power to Myanmar Over Crime Ties
Thailand halted electricity supply to five Myanmar border towns, citing misuse for illegal activities, causing a…
Mass Kaduna DisCo Layoffs is Reason Behind Recent State Blackouts
Residents of Kaduna State express frustration over the statewide blackout caused by the ongoing strike by…
Tanzania Electricity Supply Company Targets 1.6 Million New Connections Annually
Deputy Managing Director of Tanzania Electricity Supply Company (TANESCO), Eng Costa Rubagumya, has emphasised the need to…
Stakeholders Demand Urgent Senate Action on Nigeria’s Power Crisis
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s power sector have criticised its fluctuating power generation, which is between 4,000 and…
World Bank and AfDB Commit $48 Billion to Close Africa’s Energy Gap
The World Bank Group and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have pledged a combined donation of…
President Tinubu Calls on African Leaders to Prioritise Energy Access
President Bola Tinubu has concluded his visit to Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, where he joined…
AfDB, World Bank Unveil $10 Million Mission to Power 300 Million Africans by 2030
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the World Bank Group have partnered with development partners to…
Tanzania Signs Up 200MW Wind-Based Power Project
Tanzanian Zanzibar has announced plans to begin generating electricity using wind power by the end of…