Zambia, Zimbabwe cut Kariba Dam power generation -
Zambia and Zimbabwe reduced power generation to around half capacity at their power stations at the Kariba Dam as water levels in the reservoir fell, Zambia’s state-owned...more
Hogan Lovells Publications | 26 February 2019 Industries and municipalities contribute to Vaal river pollution, SAHRC hears There is continued unlawful spillage, mainly sewage, into waterways that run into the Vaal river from...more
Africa must have clear plan for using its gas reserves -
It is vital that Africa has a clear and cohesive vision in place for how it plans to use its gas reserves, says New Partnership for Africa's Development Business...more
Time for South Africans to take climate change seriously -
Addressing parliamentary members during the SONA debate, President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasised the need for citizens to take climate change seriously....more
Main Street elated by Mossel Bay gas find -
The SA consortium behind the major gas and oil find off the coast of Mossel Bay is exhilarated by the development....more
Investec’s ZAR 1bn fund to buy up stakes in South African green power projects -
The investment vehicle, set up with UK Climate Investments, wants equity in operating renewable energy projects....more
2/22/2019
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Western Cape dam levels double from last year -
The average dam levels in the Western Cape have doubled from 22.6% in the comparative week last year to the current level of 45% recorded on Monday....more
SA’s energy vision for 2030: Jeff Radebe releases the details in long-awaited IRP -
The long-awaited Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) envisages the energy mix in 2030 will consist of almost half coal power, with gas and wind...more
8/30/2018
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Lesotho dam achieves spillage success at full capacity -
Lesotho's US$100 million Metolong Dam has reached its full capacity since its completion in 2016. ...more
Study initiated to assess conversion of Kelvin power station from coal to gas -
US$1.3 million feasibility study has been initiated into the prospect of converting the coal-fired Kelvin power station, east of Johannesburg,...more
8/30/2018
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Ramaphosa's Saudi deal a boost for renewables -
President Cyril Ramaphosa's recently signed ZAR12 billion renewable energy investment deal with Saudi Arabia, was widely welcomed as a much-needed lift for the economy and...more
7/26/2018
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South Africa’s first solar-powered desal plant could produce affordable water -
Plans are underway to build South Africa’s first solar-powered desalination plant at Witsand in the Hessaqua municipality. This will be an...more
7/26/2018
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Acwa Power inaugurates first wind farm in Morocco -
Power generation technology developer Acwa Power recently inaugurated its 120 MW Khalladi Wind Farm, near Tangiers, in Morocco, which will supply clean power to a number...more
7/17/2018
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Nigeria: NNPC closes deal to develop seven gas projects -
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) closed a deal with Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc, Oando...more
Phase 1 of Madibeng water plant set for 2019 completion -
The first phase of the Madibeng water purification plant, in North West, is projected to be completed by 31 March 2019, provided that an additional ZAR100 million...more
GE Power installs 100th power plant in sub-Saharan Africa -
U.S. energy techniques company GE Power installed its 100th power plant in sub-Saharan Africa through plants in Angola powered by trailer-mounted aero gas turbine...more
Zimbabwe unveils three climate change policies -
With increasingly extreme weather taking a toll on farming and income, Zimbabwe has released a trio of climate change policies designed to make the country more resistant to...more
Bilateral nuclear agreement signed between Russians and Rwandans -
Russian state-owned nuclear group Rosatom has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Infrastructure of...more
7/5/2018
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South Africa to align energy plans with SADC gas master plan -
Energy Minister Jeff Radebe has promised greater alignment between South Africa’s energy plans, including the new Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for...more
7/5/2018
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South Africa’s energy sector has been plagued with uncertainty recently, leaving South Africans in the dark as to where the country’s energy future is headed and what it will take to keep the lights on....more
World Bank approves US$40m for Madagascar’s electricity sector -
The World Bank has approved an International Development Association (IDA) credit of US$40 million to improve Madagascar’s electricity sector governance and...more
International tech firms introduce water innovation -
Flemish technology company Tiger Power and De Watergroep have signed a declaration of intent to work together on the development of an energy-efficient drinking water...more
Water updates from South Africa -
South Africa: U.S. firm launches “water from air” device in Cape Town -
A U.S.-based company has launched a new solar "water from air" device in Cape Town to alleviate some of the...more
Projects and energy updates from South Africa -
Kenya: Menengai geothermal project receives funding -
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a senior loan of US$29.5 million and a concessional loan of US$20...more
6/18/2018
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Water updates from South Africa -
Nestlé launches “zero water” manufacturing facility in Western Cape -
Nestlé South Africa on Tuesday launched its ZAR88 million zero-water dairy manufacturing facility in Mossel Bay,...more