Zambia regulator approves $270m Congo transmission link

Written By: Faith Jemosop Zambia’s approval of the Kalumbila-Kolwezi (KKIP) transmission line is a major milestone in regional energy cooperation and infrastructure development. The $270 million project, set to connect Zambia’s copper rich North Western province to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), represents a significant step toward addressing energy challenges and fostering economic growth…

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How U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Solar Products Are Reshaping South Africa’s Renewable Energy Market

Written By: Faith Jemosop The United States’ recent escalation of tariffs on Chinese solar products is poised to reverberate across global renewable energy markets, with South Africa emerging as a significant player in this shifting landscape. As the U.S. imposes stricter trade barriers, Chinese solar manufacturers are redirecting their focus toward emerging markets, potentially altering…

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Tinubu to Meet GenCos Over 4 Trillion Naira Power Sector Debt

Written By: Faith Jemosop President Bola Tinubu is set to engage with Nigeria’s power generation companies (GenCos) in a high stakes meeting aimed at resolving the crippling ₦4 trillion debt burden threatening the stability of the nation’s electricity sector.  The summit, expected to take place in Abuja, comes amid escalating concerns over liquidity shortfalls, frequent…

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Ghana Positions Itself as Africa’s Energy Supply Hub

Written By: Faith Jemosop Ghana is strategically aligning itself to become a continental hub for energy products, leveraging its emerging petroleum infrastructure and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to spearhead industrialization and trade across the continent. According to the country’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Ghana’s Petroleum Hub Development Project is poised to…

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Why You’re Getting Fewer Electricity Units from KPLC for the Same Amount

Written By: Faith Jemosop If you’ve noticed that your electricity tokens from Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) are yielding fewer units for the same amount of money, you’re not alone. Many Kenyans have experienced this phenomenon, leading to questions about the underlying causes.  Several factors contribute to the decrease in electricity units received for…

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