What is the cost of extending the life of our coal plants? A new study finds that delaying the decommissioning of our coal fleet may help with load shedding, but it will cause thousands of air pollution-related deaths and comorbidities. Right after Cape Town hosted Africa Energy Week 2023 – a thinly veiled greenwashing event […]
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Graham Hopwood, the excutive director of the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), says unless Namibia takes measures to safeguard the upstream petroleum sector from corrupt influences, the country risks following in the footsteps of Angola and Nigeria. He said this in response to a statement presidential spokesperson Alfredo Hengari released on Sunday, rejecting concerns […]
“As of today, gas is sold by these terminal owners for N16.8 million for 20 metric tonnes whereas NNLG sells to them for a little bit less than N9 million.” Gas marketers under the aegis of the Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM) have blamed the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) terminal owners for […]
The rural Electrification Agency (REA) has stated that its interventions in rural areas have led to the creation of over 500,000 new jobs through its solar mini-grids. In a statement, the agency said it has been able to deploy over 1,650km of solar street lights, improving power, security and economic growth in rural areas. It […]
Energy, mining & utilities (EMU) sector saw the highest aggregate deal value in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) in 2022, raking in $7.8 billion out of the $19.2 billion deals in the region, according to a report by KPMG, a top professional service company. According to the report titled “Doing Deals in Sub-Saharan Africa,” the sector also […]
Cabinet has welcomed investments in the energy and transport sector, as they are expected to create jobs and assist small business owners in the transport sector. “Cabinet welcomed the R100 million investment by electrical components supplier ACTOM in the expansion of its plant in Pretoria. This builds local capacity in manufacturing of electro-mechanical equipment, as […]
Cabinet announced on Thursday that it has given the Green Hydrogen Commercialisation Strategy (GHCS) the green light for implementation. The move, according to the Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, will ensure South Africa becomes a major producer and exporter of green hydrogen. “Government has identified possible funding for green hydrogen projects and the draft […]
A former Minister of Power, Prof. Barth Nnaji, has alleged that diesel suppliers and generator dealers are sabotaging efforts for Nigerians to enjoy regular power supply. Nnaji made this known while featuring in a radio programme, captioned: “The South East Political Roundtable” by Flo FM, Umuahia on Wednesday. Nnaji said that the endless breakdown of […]
Diesel and petrol suppliers and generator dealers continue to make brim businesses as power supply remains epileptic in Nigeria. A former Minister of Power, Barth Nnaji, has alleged that diesel suppliers and generator dealers are sabotaging efforts for Nigerians to enjoy regular power supply. Mr Nnaji, a professor, made this known while featuring on a […]
Officials from the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (Mera) say the current strike by truck drivers will negatively affect the delivery of fuel in the country. They are therefore warning of an impending sporadic shortage of fuel in the country. Mera chief executive officer Henry Kachaje said the strategic fuel reserves remain depleted and it is […]
Africa can produce more energy than it requires within the next 30 years if it takes advantage of its natural resources. This is according to Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, who was delivering a keynote address on Green Hydrogen at the Africa Energy Week held in Cape Town. “We need to […]
A group, Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ), has said that despite a report that Nigeria and 10 other Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) countries are currently in debt distress, Nigeria still has a pivotal role to play in the international politics of climate and debt crisis in ECOWAS region. It […]
Nairobi — Kenya Power announced scheduled power outages on Sunday as the utility firm embarked on a scheduled maintenance of its network in four counties. Areas earmarked for power interruption include towns and neighborhoods in Machakos, Trans Nzoia, Migori and Homa Bay counties. “The listed areas will be affected by planned power interruptions tomorrow (15th […]
In the wake of the exodus of top executives at failing state-owned enterprises responsible for South Africa’s economic malaise, former board members blame Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan for not letting directors do their jobs. Transnet and Eskom, the state-owned enterprises (SOEs) responsible for South Africa’s economic malaise, have descended into a deeper leadership and […]
Vice President Kashim Shettima, yesterday, assured investors in the country of the determination of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration to ensure adequate power supply across the country, especially in industrial clusters, with no strings attached. The Vice President, who gave the assurance during the Agbara Business Roundtable, held in Agbara, Ado-Odo-Ota Local Government Area of […]
The French government is not deterred by the slow pace of the implementation of the Just Energy Transition in South Africa. France has committed to investing billions of rands towards the project. The internal political pushback against South Africa’s move towards clean energy sources is the main reason there has been scant progress in its […]
Secretary to Parliament’s Salary Hike Raises Eyebrows Shocking allegations have emerged regarding a “secret” approval of a 70% salary increase for Secretary to Parliament, Xolile George, raising his annual pay to an extraordinary R4.4 million, surpassing even the salary of President Cyril Ramaphosa, reports The Citizen. National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula and the National […]
Nairobi — Kenya Power has revealed scheduled power outages set to affect four counties on Wednesday. The power company released a statement outlining the affected areas and the corresponding outage timings. The four counties slated for these outages include Nairobi, Bomet, Trans Nzoia, and Nyeri. In Nairobi, parts of Runda, Woodvale Drive, Mugumo Drive, and […]