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The 750MW total capacity Kafue Gorge Lower’s fifth and final generating machine was commissioned on 24 March, lifting Zambia’s installed power surplus close to a peak of 380MW.

The Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN) on 15 March commissioned a 1MW solar PV plant, which will provide power to its Gaborone premises. The plant is part of an ‘agrovoltaic’ project which combines electricity generation and food production.

Northern Ireland- and Aberdeen-based Decom Engineering said its specialist cutting technology had been deployed on an offshore Republic of Congo decommissioning project for TotalEnergies.

Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) has acquired a stake in Ubiquity Energy, owner of electricity trading platform Energy Exchange of Southern Africa.

Legal protests are under way, but in all likelihood president-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu will take over the Aso Rock Presidential Villa following their inauguration, scheduled for 29 May.

National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) on 10 March approved an 18.65% increase in Eskom’s electricity tariffs for standard customers from 1 April and an 18.49% increase for municipalities from 1 July.

Its wealth of renewable energy resources, availability of land and proximity to markets mean Africa holds the key to Europe’s vision of a net zero future based on green hydrogen (GH2) use. The manufacture of carbon-free liquid fuels could also transform the continent, but project sponsors, financers and offtakers need to ensure this is done fairly, while contributing to economic and social development. The establishment of the European Hydrogen Bank can be a crucial step in that direction.

Commissioning of Serengeti Energy’s Nkhotakota solar PV plant (Nkhotakhota 1) is under way.

Madrid-headquartered Ric Energy has completed a 1.4MWp/4.5MWh solar PV mini-grid in Mzuzu in Malawi's Northern Region.

African nations, the governments of partner countries, international financial institutions (IFIs) and private investors are increasing their commitments to achieving universal energy access, the seventh of the United Nation’s sustainable development goals (SDG7). But the prospects of reaching the SDG7 target by 2030 are receding as population numbers continue to rise. A daunting amount of work remains to be done if SDG7 is to be achieved. In a newly published report commissioned by the Africa-EU Energy Partnership (AEEP), Cross-border Information – the parent company of African Energy – has analysed financial flows towards SDG7 over the past seven years and their estimated potential trajectories to 2030 and beyond.

Shareholders in London AIM-listed Wentworth Resources have approved a $73.4m takeover by French independent Maurel & Prom (M&P). Some 75.26% of shareholders voted in favour across two polls; a 75% vote was required.

Saipem chief executive Alessandro Puliti has announced the date he expects onshore work to “gradually restart” for the TotalEnergies-operated Mozambique Liquefied Natural Gas (MLNG) project.

Toronto Stock Exchange-listed NextSource Materials said on 21 February that it was approaching first production at its Molo graphite project, having completed the processing plant.

The delayed 5MWp Unisun Energy Okatope Solar PV plant has started operations, Namibia’s Electricity Control Board manager for economic regulation, Pinehas Mutota, told African Energy.

South Africa’s political and electricity supply industry (ESI) crisis has entered a new phase, after embattled President Cyril Ramaphosa was compelled to declare a National State of Disaster, as pressure intensifies on ruling African National Congress (ANC) bureaucrats to end the long-enduring energy catastrophe, which has shaved percentage points off growth.