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Workshops were successfully held to ensure that small businesses can bid for construction projects on the Lesotho Highlands Water Project
LHDA workshop places contractors in better bidding position
14th December 2018 By: Cameron Mackay

The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) held successful workshops for South Africa- and Lesotho-based small and medium-sized registered contractors to place them in a better position to... 


Prequalification for construction of Phase 2 works on LHWP to launch in January
13th December 2018 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) will kick 2019 into gear with the launch in January of the prequalification for construction of the Phase 2 main works of the Polihali dam and Polihali... 


Tanzania to sign deal this week for $3bn power plant – President
12th December 2018 By: Reuters

Tanzania will sign a deal this week for the construction of a $3-billion hydroelectric power plant, the president said in remarks broadcast on state television on Tuesday. President John Magufuli... 


Zambia targets 200 MW of solar power to reduce hydro dependency
28th November 2018 By: Reuters

Zambia is seeking proposals from potential developers of solar power projects with a combined 200 MW capacity as it tries to diversify its energy mix away from hydroelectric power. Energy Minister... 


Eurasian Resources Group secures electricity supply for DRC copper mine
27th November 2018 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified natural resources group Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) has concluded an agreement with electricity company Société Nationale d’Électricité (SNEL) for the supply of 41 MW of electricity... 


Radebe hints at possible Saudi investment to boost South Africa's oil refining capacity
7th November 2018 By: Kim Cloete

Energy Minister Jeff Radebe has called for a collaborative approach to attract investment in oil refining hubs throughout the continent and has hinted that Saudi Arabian investment in refining... 


Calls to even out procurement for wind energy
29th October 2018 By: Kim Cloete

The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) has called for energy planners to even out the procurement of wind energy allocations between 2021 and 2030 to prevent a "stop-start" scenario.... 


Don’t limit renewables in IRP, urges prominent activist
24th October 2018 By: Kim Cloete

Prominent activist Liz McDaid has called on the government not to limit the construction of renewable energy capacity under the draft Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2018. “A look at the IRP says... 


Congo sets deadline for plan on 11 000 MW hydropower plant
22nd October 2018 By: Bloomberg

The Democratic Republic of Congo gave two groups of investors a four-week deadline to submit a joint proposal on the development of the multibillion-dollar Inga 3 hydropower plant. The government... 


Germany's Voith to supply more turbines for Ethiopia's Renaissance Dam
18th October 2018 By: Reuters

German mechanical engineering conglomerate Voith has signed an agreement to supply turbines for a $4-billion dam Ethiopia is building along the River Nile, state-affiliated media said on Wednesday.... 


Renewable energy industry comments on draft IRP
17th October 2018 By: Kim Cloete

The renewable energy sector in South Africa has welcomed the draft Integrated Resource Plant (IRP) 2018, but has also expressed concerns. “While the IRP forecasting is rational in its choices, it... 


Kenya on course to develop nuclear energy, official says
5th October 2018 By: Reuters

Kenya's ambition of having a nuclear power plant is still on course and it hopes to build its first such facility in the next 12 to 15 years, a senior Energy Ministry official said on Friday.... 


LHDA holds workshops on Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase 2
2nd October 2018 By: Simone Liedtke

The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) has started a series of workshops with registered construction companies in Gauteng and Free State to explain the procurement framework of the... 


China's TBEA to invest in €180m Gabon hydropower project – Gabon official
3rd September 2018 By: Reuters

Chinese energy firm TBEA will invest in a €180-million ($209-million) hydropower project in Gabon alongside the West African country's sovereign wealth fund, a Gabonese official said on Saturday.... 


Ethiopia ousts State firm from Nile dam project after construction delays
27th August 2018 By: Reuters

Ethiopia has ousted State-run Metals and Engineering Corporation (METEC) from a $4-billion dam project on the River Nile due to numerous delays in completing the project. The Grand Renaissance Dam... 


New Southern Energy CEO David Masureik
Energy access a catalyst for economic growth, says green energy company
3rd August 2018 By: Simone Liedtke

Access to cheaper and reliable energy, through renewable energy technology, would be a catalyst for boosting the African continent’s gross domestic product (GDP) in a sustainable way, green energy... 


Ethiopian Nile dam manager found shot dead in his car
27th July 2018 By: Reuters

The project manager of a $4-billion Ethiopian dam was found shot dead in his car on Thursday, police said. "We have confirmed that engineer Simegnew Bekele was shot dead," Zeinu Jemal, head of... 


China loans to Africa energy, infrastructure projects almost trebled between 2016 and 2017
26th July 2018 By: African News Agency

The value of Chinese loans to energy and infrastructure projects in Africa almost trebled between 2016 and 2017 to nearly $9-billion and the impact of this lending is increasingly visible in... 


Ministers reiterate commitment to implementation of LHWP Phase 2
16th July 2018 By: Simone Liedtke

South African Water and Sanitation Minister Gugile Nkwinti, Lesotho Water Minister Samonyane Ntsekele and the Lesotho High Commissioner Sello Moloto have reaffirmed their commitment to the... 


Zambia says debt restructuring will not disrupt Chinese projects
12th July 2018 By: Reuters

Zambia will be careful to ensure its planned debt restructuring does not disrupt Chinese-financed projects, President Edgar Lungu said on Wednesday, after China's ambassador to the southern African... 


Côte d'Ivoire eyes biomass power generation from cocoa waste
3rd July 2018 By: Reuters

The world's top cocoa producer Côte d'Ivoire plans to build a 60 MW to 70 MW capacity biomass power generation plant running on waste from cocoa pods, part of its aim of developing 424 MW of... 


Zambia shortlists ten firms for 100 MW solar projects
22nd June 2018 By: Reuters

Zambia has shortlisted ten regional and international companies to build a total of 100 MW of solar electricity projects by 2020, the director of the project said on Friday. Zambia is heavily... 


World Bank approves $455m loan for Tanzania power projects
22nd June 2018 By: Reuters

The World Bank has approved a $455-million loan to Tanzania under its International Development Assistance (IDA) programme to support financing of power projects in the East African nation. The... 


Egypt, Ethiopia agree to settle differences over Nile mega-dam
11th June 2018 By: Reuters

The leaders of Ethiopia and Egypt vowed on Sunday to iron out their differences over a dam Addis Ababa is building on the Nile River that Cairo fears threatens its water supplies. Talks over the... 


Toshiba signs MoUs to support African hydropower, geothermal roll-out
18th May 2018 By: Schalk Burger

Energy systems multinational Toshiba Energy Systems and Solutions signed four memoranda of understanding (MoUs) to cooperate with African countries to develop hydropower and geothermal energy... 


Uganda power distributor Umeme to spend $1.2bn to expand grid
16th May 2018 By: Reuters

Ugandan power distributor Umeme plans to spend $1.2-billion in the next seven years to revamp and expand the grid and has hired an adviser to explore options for raising the money, the company's... 


Tanzania asks bank to finance hydropower project in heritage site
30th April 2018 By: Reuters

Tanzania has approached the African Development Bank (AfDB) to finance a 2 100 MW hydroelectric plant in a World Heritage site renowned for its animal population, despite concerns from... 


World Bank approves $180m loan guarantee for Kenya's energy sector
30th April 2018 By: Reuters

The World Bank approved a $180-million loan guarantee on Monday for Kenya Electricity Generation Company to help strengthen the financial position of the state-run company, which produces more than... 


Resistance persists despite declaration of new renewables dawn
Resistance persists despite declaration of new renewables dawn
20th April 2018 By: Terence Creamer

The world did not stop to allow South Africa to get off. While ‘sunny South Africa’ spent more than two years delaying the introduction of new renewable-energy plants, including 12 solar... 


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Africa pursuing diversified energy investments to deliver power
20th April 2018 By: Jessica Oosthuizen

Africa has an abundance of energy resources that can be brought online rapidly and cost effectively, says engineering, procurement and construction services provider Black & Veatch sub-Saharan... 


Department of Energy director-general Thabane Zulu
‘High priority’ IRP update to be published soon
10th April 2018 By: Terence Creamer

Department of Energy (DoE) director-general Thabane Zulu says the updated Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) is undergoing a final set of processes and consultations, as stipulated by Cabinet in... 


Three-nation talks on Ethiopia dam fail to reach agreement
6th April 2018 By: Reuters

Talks in Khartoum between Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt to resolve differences over a dam Ethiopia is building ended early on Friday without agreement, the Sudanese foreign minister said. Egypt and... 


East Africa looking to smart grids for cost-effective way to deliver electricity – US firm
28th March 2018 By: African News Agency

East African countries are increasingly looking to smart grids and associated technologies as a cost effective and scalable way to deliver electricity quickly and reliably, an industry official... 


China's EximBank approves $1.3bn for Guinea hydro plant
14th March 2018 By: Reuters

China's EximBank has approved $1.3-billion in financing for a 450 MW hydroelectric plant in Guinea that the West African country's government hopes will allow it to export electricity to... 


Bosch completes Hytec takeover, strengthens African operations
1st March 2018 By: Schalk Burger

Industrial technology and equipment multinational Bosch has acquired the remaining 50% stake in Johannesburg-based industrial technology company Hytec. The company had acquired 50% of the Hytec... 


Blue World Power Energy and Resources MD Gavin Carlson
Minigrid solutions suitable for addressing Africa’s energy challenge
20th February 2018 By: Anine Kilian

Minigrids have the capability to operate in isolation from the national grid and have been shown to reduce the cost of, and dramatically increase the pace of, rural electrification, says Blue World... 


Ramaphosa should shift to green energy – Greenpeace
20th February 2018 By: News24Wire

Environmental organisation Greenpeace is demanding newly-elected President Cyril Ramaphosa takes urgent action on energy policy in South Africa. Ramaphosa delivered his maiden State of the Nation... 


Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund commits $200m in loans to fragile States
20th February 2018 By: African News Agency

The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF), suppliers of debt finance to private sector infrastructure projects in sub-Saharan Africa, said on Tuesday that it had ended 2017 on a high note with... 


Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan hope to break Nile dam talks deadlock in one month
29th January 2018 By: Reuters

The leaders of Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan on Monday set a one-month deadline for laying out the ways to break a deadlock in talks over a mega dam Addis Ababa is building along its share of the Nile,... 


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