With South Africa’s electricity costs continuing to rise and the national grid under pressure, choosing the right appliances isn’t just about convenience, it’s about smart budgeting and sustainability. Replacing older, inefficient models with modern, energy-efficient ones can drastically cut electricity consumption while reducing carbon footprints. For 2025, the best value lies in appliances that combine…
By Thuita Gatero, Managing Editor, Africa Digest News. He specializes in conversations around data centers, AI, cloud infrastructure, and energy. The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) overturned the environmental authorization for Eskom’s proposed 3,000-megawatt gas-fired power plant, ruling that the approval process violated national and international climate obligations. The court found that local communities were inadequately consulted,…
Understanding where electricity goes inside a typical South African home can make the difference between saving or overspending hundreds of rands each month. While the national average household uses about 200 kWh of electricity per month, a few big appliances consume most of that energy. This detailed South African household electricity breakdown reveals which appliances…
By Thuita Gatero, Managing Editor, Africa Digest News. He specializes in conversations around data centers, AI, cloud infrastructure, and energy. South Africa has unveiled an ambitious new energy roadmap that aims to wean the country off coal and revive a long-abandoned nuclear project, a plan officials describe as the biggest investment in the nation’s post-apartheid era. Under…
A Financial Turning Point That Could Reshape South Africa’s Energy Future For the first time in nearly a decade, Eskom has reported a full-year profit and declared it will pause all new borrowing until 2028. This marks a critical shift for South Africa’s power landscape, one that affects every home, business, and industry connected to…
Kenya’s power grid is under mounting pressure as the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) accelerates, pushing electricity demand from charging up by 300 percent in just two years, according to industry estimates. The surge highlights both opportunities and challenges for Kenya’s clean energy transition, especially as the country imports more electricity to stabilize supply. Power…
Accountability or Scapegoating? Madagascar recently made headlines after President Andry Rajoelina fired his Energy Minister following weeks of crippling blackouts and mass protests. The move sparked debate across the continent: should energy ministers be sacked whenever citizens face prolonged power cuts? Or is this simply political scapegoating? Across Africa, millions remain without reliable power despite…
Why Geothermal Energy Matters for Kenya Geothermal energy in Kenya has become the backbone of the country’s renewable power sector. Nestled along the East African Rift, Kenya holds an estimated 10,000 MW geothermal potential, making it one of the most promising regions globally for tapping underground steam to produce clean electricity. With over 900–1,000 MW…
By Ajibola Akindele MFR, Country President, Schneider Electric West Africa West Africa’s urban economies are experiencing noteworthy growth. From new residential estates to modern hospitals and hotels, construction activity is reaching impressive levels. Cities such as Lagos, Nigeria, Accra in Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire’s Abidjan are expanding in both height and sheer footprint, driven by rising…
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has launched the second edition of its Sustainable Energy Conference in Olkaria, Naivasha, from September 17–19, 2025, positioning itself as a continental convener in the race to close Africa’s power deficit. The three-day forum brought together governments, financiers, project developers, and technology innovators to chart pathways that can transform commitments…