Electricity and Power What Does 100 Days of No Load Shedding Mean for South Africa’s Future? Africa Digest News July 8, 2024July 8, 2024 For years, load shedding has cast a long shadow over South Africa, disrupting businesses, homes…
Electricity and Power Why Was Kenya Power’s Sh285 Million Emergency Towers Tender Suspended? Africa Digest News July 8, 2024July 8, 2024 A recent Kenyan High Court decision has cast a shadow over Kenya Power’s efforts to…
Electricity and Power Will REREC Meet Its Target of 78% Rural Electrification in Kenya? Africa Digest News July 8, 2024July 8, 2024 For decades, a stark divide existed in Kenya between urban centers bathed in electric lights…
Electricity and Power Kenya Power’s 2M Token Meter Upgrade Boosts Growth, Inclusion, and Empowerment Africa Digest News July 4, 2024July 11, 2024 Kenya Power, the nation’s leading electricity distributor, is undertaking a massive project to upgrade 2…
Electricity and Power Eskom’s Outsourcing Strategy Creates Disconnect with Customers Africa Digest News July 3, 2024July 3, 2024 In a move that has ignited widespread criticism, Eskom, South Africa’s state-owned power utility, faces…
Renewable energy Vestas and ACED Propel Africa’s Renewable Energy with 144 MW Wind Project Africa Digest News July 2, 2024July 2, 2024 The recent 144 MW wind turbine order secured by Vestas for the Umsinde Emoyeni wind…
Renewable energy ATIDI’s $117 Million Boost Sparks Geothermal Investment Surge in Africa Africa Digest News July 2, 2024July 2, 2024 ATIDI’s $117 million liquidity support for Globeleq’s Menengai Geothermal Project in Kenya continues to reverberate…
Oil and Gas Uncertainty Rises for South African Gas Project Following CNR Exit Africa Digest News July 2, 2024July 2, 2024 The decision by Canadian Natural Resources (CNR) International to withdraw from the key Block 11B/12B…
Electricity and Power Johannesburg Residents Brace for 12.72% Electricity Price Increase Beginning July 1 Africa Digest News July 1, 2024July 11, 2024 Johannesburg residents and businesses will face significant financial strain following Nersa’s approval of City Power’s…
Electricity and Power Eskom’s Grid Gains 800MW as Kusile Unit 5 Begins Commercial Operation Africa Digest News July 1, 2024July 1, 2024 South Africa’s power grid received a much-needed shot in the arm on June 30, 2024,…