The World Bank has given its approval for a substantial $2.25 billion financial support package designed…
Category: Africa
Nigeria Champions Abuja as Host for Africa Energy Bank
Nigeria is actively courting support to establish Abuja as the headquarters of the Africa Energy Bank…
Kenya to Expand Electricity Access to Over 500,000 Homes
The Kenyan government has set a bold target of connecting at least nine out of ten…
Celebrating Global Wind Day: A Deep Dive into Wind Energy’s Progress and Challenges
Today, June 15th, is a day to recognize the power of the wind and its potential…
Eskom’s CEO Reflects on 100 Days and Future Strategy
Eskom’s Group Chief Executive, Dan Marokane, held a media briefing on June 14, 2024, to provide…
Empowering South Sudan’s Youth with Clean Energy and Water
A youth center in Juba, South Sudan, is now equipped with a solar PV system and…
Cape Town Launches Reversible MyCiTi Bus Lane to Tackle Congestion
The City of Cape Town’s Transport Network Technology branch is activating a revolutionary reversible MyCiTi bus…
South Africa Pilots Independent Transmission Projects to Boost Renewables
The National Treasury confirms South Africa’s proactive approach in piloting a model that allows direct private…
Eskom Battles Transformer Overload Amidst Electricity Theft
Eskom, South Africa’s power utility, has been grappling with a surge in transformer replacements due to…
Borup, Sierra Leone, Empowered by Solar Mini-Grid: A Milestone in Electrification
The town of Borup, Sierra Leone, now basks in the glow of clean energy, thanks to…
Tunisia’s Government Invests in Solar Power with Public-Private Partnership
The Tunisian government has partnered with Nourza Power, an energy company, in a public-private agreement to…
Tanzania’s Magufuli Bridge Set for Completion in December 2024
The construction of the John Magufuli Bridge in Tanzania, initiated in late 2019, is nearing completion,…