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