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Ghana’s IPGs Lauds Mahatma-led Government over Payment of Debt
The group noted that the settlement highlights a significant signal to both domestic and international investors that the country’s government is dedicated to honoring its contractual obligations and restoring credibility in its power market.
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South Africa Records Over 230 Days Without Load Shedding
South Africa has surpassed 230 consecutive days without load shedding, as Eskom reports marked improvements in generation performance, reduced unplanned outages, and lower reliance on diesel-fired power.
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Kenya Power Says Power Outage to Hit Nandi County
The outage, noted to take more than five hours, is expected to affect the following areas like Chepteri, Kingwal, Kipsimo and its neighbouring customers in the East African country.
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Zambia Begins Building 100-MW Solar Farm, Set to Boost National Power Supply
The project, valued at 80 million dollars, was implemented by JIGSCO Energy Corporation Limited, a joint venture between Zambian national power utility ZESCO and Jigsaw Investments while Power China led engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of the initiative.
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EBRD Approves $20M for ALEXBANK Green Loans in Egypt
Egypt’s ALEXBANK secures $20M from EBRD to finance green projects for households and small businesses under GEFF II.
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Botswana, KP Group Join Forces on $4 Billion Renewable Energy Initiative
The partnership aims to add 5 GW capacity, boost energy security, and develop local expertise through scholarships.
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AMEA Power Commissions Tunisia’s First 120 MWp Solar PV Project
The solar project will generate around 222 GWh of clean electricity annually, powering approximately 43,000 households and avoiding an estimated 117,000 tons of CO2 emissions each year.
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South Africa Approves 890MW New Solar Projects Under REIPPPP
South Africa’s Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa announces additional solar PV projects totaling 890MW under REIPPPP Bid Window 7, injecting R16 billion into the economy and supporting job creation and energy security.
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ADF Approves $23.36m Grant to Scale Clean Electricity in Somalia
The funding will finance solar generation, grid expansion and energy sector reforms in Bosaso, targeting lower power costs, wider access and reduced reliance on diesel generation.
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Benin to Expand Rural Power With €30m EBRD Loan
Benin has received a €30 million loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to strengthen its national electricity grid and connect 600,000 people across underserved regions.