Kenya has announced plans to install 45 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across six counties in the country within the next one year.
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Zambia approves 62 licenses for electricity projects, others
Zambia’s Energy Regulation Board (ERB) just approved 62 licenses and 8 construction permits in May 2025, totaling a combined investment worth over ZMW 11 billion ( around $370 million) across petroleum, electricity, and renewable energy projects.
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Oando Plc to adopt AI for oil drilling, unveils plans for 5,000 electric buses in Lagos
Nigeria indigenous oil company, Oando Plc, has announced its plans to install 5,000 electric buses for the state’s public transit system and also use artificial intelligence (AI) in its upcoming oil drilling operation to increase operational efficiency.
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Tinubu’s Aso Rock to spend N2.1 billion on fueling generators, vehicles in 2025
The Nigerian government has earmarked N2.16 billion for fuel and lubricant costs for the State House headquarters in 2025. This is detailed in the 2025 Appropriation Bill, published on the Budget Office’s website and obtained by Energy in Africa. The bill encompasses both recurrent and capital expenditures, with a total budget of N47 trillion. Under […]
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Namibia in talks with Russia for nuclear energy partnership
Namibia’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah recently held talks with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yury Trutnev in a bid to boost cooperation on nuclear energy in the Southern African nation.
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Firm plans manganese refinery in Namibia, slated for 2027
Green Metals Refining Namibia (GMRN) plans to construct a sulfuric acid plant and manganese refinery east of Walvis Bay, in the southern African country.
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Namibia set up regulatory framework for EV’s charging infrastructure
Namibia’s Electricity Control Board (ECB) has approved a regulatory framework to guide the installation and operation of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the South African country.
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Africa’s lithium rush: How Nigeria can become a global battery powerhouse
Among African nations, Nigeria stands out, not only for its significant lithium deposits but also for its strategic initiatives aimed at harnessing this resource to establish itself as a key player in the global battery industry.
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Ghana woos investors for wind, wave energy projects
West African country, Ghana, is seeking investors to develop wind and tidal wave energy projects to expand its renewable energy portfolio and strengthen the national grid.
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Complete list of energy executive orders signed by President Trump and what they mean
These actions are expected to unleash American energy, prioritize fossil fuel development, and reverse several climate initiatives from the outgoing administration of Joe Biden, emphasizing his “Drill, Baby, Drill” ambitions.