Eskom Seeks 76 Billion Rand Revenue Hike and South Africa Faces Higher Electricity Costs South Africa may soon see a significant increase in electricity prices as Eskom requests an additional 76 billion rand in Africa Digest News January 13, 2026 Comments0
How is OCP using battery storage to support its renewable energy program in Morocco? Moroccan industrial giant OCP Group is moving decisively into renewable energy, combining solar power with battery energy storage systems (BESS) Africa Digest News January 13, 2026 Comments0
What is the capacity and timeline of Masdar’s Quipungo Solar PV project? Masdar, the Abu Dhabi-based global clean energy company, has officially secured a power purchase agreement (PPA) for its 150-megawatt Quipungo Africa Digest News January 13, 2026 Comments0
What is the role of commercial banks in South Africa’s renewable energy transition? South Africa is at a pivotal moment in its energy history. Coal still generates roughly 80% of the country’s electricity, Africa Digest News January 8, 2026 Comments0
Namibia Launches One of Africa’s First Integrated Green Hydrogen Port Projects Namibia has brought a 5-megawatt green hydrogen plant into operation at the Port of Walvis Bay, marking one of the Africa Digest News January 6, 2026 Comments0
Solar Emerges as Europe’s Strongest Power Source in 2025 Solar power was the strongest-performing technology in Europe’s electricity system in 2025, reaching 12.5 per cent of the EU power Africa Digest News January 6, 2026 Comments0
Morocco’s Off-Grid Renewables Reach 16.9 MW as Deployment Stabilises Morocco continues to register across Africa’s off-grid renewable energy landscape, with new data from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Africa Digest News January 6, 2026 Comments0
Britam Unveils Kenya’s First EV-Specific Motor Insurance Cover Britam General Insurance has launched Kenya’s first electric-vehicle (EV) insurance product, tailored to both fully electric and hybrid vehicles, an Africa Digest News August 22, 2025 Comments0
African Development Bank and Invest in Africa Allocate $850,000 to Boost Inclusive Green Jobs in Ghana and Senegal African Development Bank (AfDB) has signed an $850,000 grant agreement with Invest in Africa (IIA). This funding backs the MicroGREEN Africa Digest News August 12, 2025 Comments0
OUTA Challenges Eskom Solar Rules and Urges Delay in Registration Written By: Faith Jemosop On 11 August 2025, the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) urged South African homeowners and businesses Africa Digest News August 11, 2025 Comments0