Eskom Reaches Significant Milestone in Curbing Load Shedding
SAnews.gov.za
Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says the end of load shedding is "within touching distance". Read more »
Power Outage Sparks Days of Protest in Joburg
GroundUp
Protests started on Tuesday, culminating with major roads to Orlando East, Pennyville, and Noordgesig being blocked on Thursday Read more »
'No Electricity, No Vote', Shout Angry Limpopo Villagers
GroundUp
Promise Maremeni is a dressmaker. But she is losing business because she has to use a manual sewing machine instead of an electric one, because her village has been without… Read more »
Electricity From Farm Waste - How Biogas Could Help Malawians With No Power [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
In sub-Saharan Africa, over 600 million people (more than 50% of the population) are without access to electricity. Malawi has one of the world's lowest electricity access rates -… Read more »
Surgery Cases Were Cancelled Due to Limited Space, Not 'Dumsor' - Korle Bu
Accra Time
The national referral hospital assured their patients and the general public that they will prioritize their care and will continue to work to provide excellent services to address… Read more »
Consider Resumption Over Decommissioning - Mines & Energy Boss Entreats Mng Gold, Tours China Union Facilities
FrontPageAfrica
Since assuming office earlier this year as the Minister of Mines and Energy of Liberia, Wilmot Paye has emphasized that measures ensuring the country benefits from its mineral… Read more »
Corruption, Crime, Rolling Blackouts, Unemployment, Poverty, Inequality - - Anything to Celebrate? [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The reality for many South Africans is one of disillusionment as they cannot celebrate their freedom because the political elites have amassed wealth at the expense of the… Read more »
Liberia Establishes Energy Sector Working Group to Address Power Supply Challenges
FrontPageAfrica
The Ministry of Mines and Energy has launched the Energy Sector Working Group (ESWG), aimed at ensuring coordination, information sharing, intended to make the energy sector more… Read more »
NERC Transfers Regulatory Oversight of Enugu Electricity Market to State Govt
Premium Times
NERC noted that all transfers envisaged by this order should be completed by 22 October 2024 Read more »
Ethiopia Takes Lead in Energy Ties With Neighbors
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia is playing a leading role in creating energy ties with neighboring countries, the Ministry of Water and Energy (MoWE) said, adding that the electricity supply to Sudan is… Read more »
Africa Pushing Limits to Boost Renewable Energy Supply Chain, Security
IPS
Investors, regulators, researchers, policymakers, and representatives of renewable energy companies, acknowledged the key challenges of shifting away from fossil fuels to renewable… Read more »
How 'Traumatic Decarbonization' Can Impact Political Stability and Peace
USIP
In fragile oil-producing states, the sudden loss of hydrocarbon revenues can undermine peace and governance. Read more »
EPRA Reports Rise in Energy Consumption Linked to E-Mobility
Capital FM
Energy consumption in electric mobility has surged in the past year signaling increased adoption of electric mobility options in the country. Read more »
Reps Ask NERC to Suspend Electricity Tariff Hike, to Launch Investigation
Premium Times
NERC had earlier this month announced an increment in the electricity tariff for Band A consumers. Read more »
Electricity's Inevitable Price Shocker
New Era
Tough times are predicted for electricity consumers as Namibians need to prepare to face an expected double-digit electricity hike. Read more »