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Eskom Chief Executive, Dan Marokane says the power utility cannot complete its long-delayed unbundling until municipalities settle the massive arrears owed to the company.
South Africa’s state-owned utility, firm, Eskom has announced plans to end load reduction for 1.69 million customers by 2027 as part of its new Load Reduction Elimination Strategy.
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote has called on African countries, including Zambia, to harness coal for power generation rather than focusing on renewable energy sources such as solar and wind.
Nigerian business mogul Tony Elumelu has pledged a $1 billion (KSh129 billion) investment in Kenya’s key sectors, including energy, food security, and transport infrastructure.
For South Africa, the continent’s biggest economy, balancing renewable ambitions with coal-based power has long been a challenge. For Eskom, its main utility, big money projects often take precedence over green goals.
Egypt and Germany have signed a €50 million ($54 million) debt swap agreement to fund grid connection projects for two wind power stations, representing their cooperation on Egypt’s renewable energy expansion.
Nigeria expects to attract up to $20 billion in fresh oil and gas investments by 2029, driven by recent reforms to improve power generation and industrial growth.
No doubt, Trump’s return to the White House has energised Africa’s oil ambitions—but it’s casting a shadow over renewable energy progress across the continent.
Eskom has reconnected Unit 1 of the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station to South Africa’s national grid, restoring 930 megawatts (MW) of generation capacity following a major maintenance shutdown.
The Dangote Refinery has announced plans to expand its internal, off-grid power generation capacity to 1,000 megawatts (MW) as part of its ongoing refinery expansion plan.
Kenya is negotiating compensation deal with India’s Adani Group after President Ruto canceled a Ksh 96 billion ($744 million) power infrastructure project in October.
Nigeria’s electricity debt has surged dramatically over the years, plunging the sector into crisis. Now, the government is introducing a refinancing plan aimed at addressing the mounting debt. This story unpacks the details of that plan.
South Africa’s power sector has added 9,600MW of capacity following the commercial operation of Unit 6 at Kusile Power Station, confirmed by state utility Eskom
Zambia’s power utility, ZESCO, has announced plans to reduce electricity exports to 106 megawatts by October 1, 2025, as it spends up to $25 million monthly on imports to ease power shortages.
In 2021, Heir Energies signed an eight-year, $1.2 billion deal to acquire 45% of oil production from OML 17. Since then the indigenous oil firm is changing what once a troubled asset to a growth catalyst
South Africa’s state owned power company, Eskom, has invited private businesses to buy renewable electricity directly from its energy subsidiary.
When President Bola Tinubu signed the Electricity Act 2023 into law, it set in motion a new and disruptive model for Nigeria’s power sector. From tariff setting to regional control, the Act lays out clear provisions. Here’s what you should know about the reform.
In South Africa, Eskom has instituted a series of protocols that allow for an effective load-shedding process. This process runs in stages which are reliant on just how much electricity supply is available.
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.