Namibia’s Gerus Solar Plant Opens a New Route into Southern Africa’s Power Market
Namibia has brought a 19.3 MWp solar photovoltaic plant into commercial operation, adding a new form ...
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USTDA seeks partnerships to modernise Southern Africa’s power grids
The United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) is seeking to strengthen cooperation with Southern African ...
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Botswana Positions Itself for Regional Power Trade Through US$100 Million Solar Investment
Botswana is poised to strengthen its role within Southern Africa’s evolving electricity market following the financial ...
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Zambia advances energy diversification with major solar and storage investment
Zambia has formally commenced construction of a large scale solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage facility ...
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DRC and South Africa Revive Landmark Inga 3 Power Deal
The Democratic Republic of Congo and South Africa are set to resume formal discussions in April ...
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Mozambique’s Mozal Smelter Halts Operations as Power Constraints Deepen
Mozambique’s flagship aluminium smelter, Mozal, has suspended production after failing to secure electricity at a price ...
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Eskom’s 6 Per Cent Wage Offer Rejected by Major South African Unions
South African power utility Eskom’s revised offer of a 6 per cent salary increase has been ...
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€50 Million Guarantee to Unlock Renewable Power Investment Across Southern Africa
A€50 million guarantee facility has been established to enhance the financial viability of renewable energy investments ...
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Eskom Commissions Virtual Wheeling Platform to Modernise South Africa’s Energy Market
Eskom, South Africa’s state-owned power utility and the continent’s largest electricity producer, has appointed Johannesburg-based software ...
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Powering a Region: Private Capital’s Pivotal Role in Southern Africa’s Energy Integration
In West Africa, an institutional breakthrough occurred in October that deserves closer scrutiny from Southern Africa’s ...
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