Written By: Faith Jemosop MojaEV Kenya is set to commence the local assembly of electric vehicles (EVs) in August 2025, marking a significant milestone in the country’s transition to sustainable transportation. This initiative aligns with Kenya’s broader environmental goals and the global shift towards green mobility solutions. The decision to establish a local assembly plant…
written by ;Faith jemosop. South Africa is often seen as Africa’s energy giant, producing the largest electricity output on the continent. However, despite its significant capacity, the country regularly faces power shortages and load shedding. This contradiction, where South Africa leads in electricity generation yet fails to meet its energy needs, calls attention to the…
written by; Faith Jemosop. In early 2025, Nigeria’s national power grid suffered its first major collapse of the year, plunging the nation into darkness and reigniting concerns over the country’s electricity infrastructure. This incident marked the 13th grid failure in just over a year, revealing the persistent challenges facing Africa’s most populous nation in achieving…
Written By: Faith The long-awaited Zambia-Tanzania Interconnector Project officially broke ground again on April 11, 2025, marking a significant turning point in regional energy development for East and Southern Africa. With construction set to resume after years of delay, the project is expected to revolutionize power access, strengthen regional cooperation, and stimulate trade across the…
by Faith Jemosop a writer at Africa Digest News. South Africa’s power grid is facing unprecedented pressure, primarily due to the delays in transmission expansion, a vital component of the country’s energy infrastructure. With a growing demand for electricity and increasing reliance on renewable energy, the existing grid is struggling to cope with the evolving…
Nigerian government has reduced electricity subsidies by 35%, following a targeted tariff increase for high-usage consumers implemented last year. This adjustment has generated an additional 700 billion naira in revenue, marking a 70% increase, and has contributed to decreasing the government’s tariff shortfall from 3 trillion to 1.9 trillion naira. The tariff adjustment specifically…
By Faith Jemosop South African motorists are bracing for confirmed fuel price increases after the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) approved higher petroleum pipeline tariffs for the 2025/26 and 2026/27 financial years. The decision, announced on April 15, 2025, will result in fuel price hikes of 5.23 cents per litre in 2025/26 and…
By Thuita Gatero The Copperbelt region, spanning Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is at the heart of a mineral rush that powers the world’s energy transition. With copper and cobalt production soaring—copper prices near $10,000 per ton and cobalt demand projected to hit 222,000 metric tons by 2025—miners are racing to secure…
By Thuita Gatero, City Power, Johannesburg’s electricity utility, is teetering on the edge of collapse, plagued by allegations of mismanagement, fraudulent qualifications, and questionable appointments. Recent investigations have exposed a troubling pattern of systemic failures within the organization, raising serious concerns about its ability to deliver reliable electricity to millions of residents. As the city…
The Government of the Republic of Zambia has officially launched the implementation phase of the Zambia–Tanzania Power Interconnector Project, a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing national energy security, promoting regional electricity trade, and supporting Zambia’s economic development. The launch ceremony, held in Lusaka, was officiated by Minister of Finance and National Planning, Situmbeko Musokotwane who…
