Namibia Emerges as Sub-Saharan Africa’s Energy Hub with Major Oil Discoveries

According to delegates at the African Energy Week 2024: Invest in Namibia Energy conference, Namibia is…

Zimbabwe President Breaks Ground on 720MW Coal Power Plant in Zimbabwe

On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, President Emmerson Mnangagwa led the groundbreaking ceremony for a new 720MW…

Pele Green Energy Closes Deal on 100MW Solar In South Africa

Pele Green Energy has secured financial close on a 100-MW solar project. The project will power…

South Africa Switches on its First Solar EV Charging Station

Charge, formerly Zero Carbon Charge, has opened the first off-grid electric vehicle station in South Africa.…

OMREHC and NOA to Power Eskom-Connected Portion of its Property Portfolio

Old Mutual Real Estate Holding Company (OMREHC) has entered into an energy supply agreement with NOA…

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…

South Africa Concludes on $423M Loan to Implement Just Energy Transition

South Africa’s efforts to shift towards a low emissions economy have been strengthened by the conclusion…

South Africa Secures R7.6bn Loan for Just Energy Transition Plan

South Africa has secured a landmark R7.6 billion loan from the Agence Française de Développement (AFD)…

Teraco Launches 120MW Solar Project in South Africa

Data centre operator Teraco has started constructing its 120MW utility-scale solar PV power plant in the…

AFD Invests €4 Billion to Support South Africa’s Shift to Renewable Energy

The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting South Africa’s energy transition…