Tag: energy
South Africa to procure energy from independent producers amid prevailing power crisis
The South African government on Friday unveiled a plan to buy energy from independent power producers (IPPs) in a rare move to cope with...
Exhausted Bayern yearning for new sources of energy
By Oliver Trust
2020 treble winner's Bayern Munich may have secured its position as Europe's top team by beating...
Zambia’s energy regulator refutes reports of impending fuel price hike
Zambia's energy regulator on Friday refuted reports that it intends to effect a price increase of fuel by 20 percent.
Kwali...
Kenyan industries hastening swift to energy efficiency
Kenyan manufacturing entities have accelerated a switch to energy efficiency in key operations alternatives, an official said on Wednesday.
Keriako Tobiko, cabinet...
Australian renewable energy agencies to invest in low-emissions technology
Australia's two renewable energy agencies will have their mandates expanded to enable them to invest in low-emissions technologies.
Under the new...
New orders of German manufacturing industry up 2.8 percent in July
New orders of the German manufacturing industry in July increased 2.8 percent month-on-month, the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) announced on Friday.
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Botswana could become renewable energy hub of southern Africa – experts
Botswana could become a producer of cleaner and cheaper electricity produced through the development of renewable energy, energy experts said.
Gilles Beau,...
Kenya’s value of exports rises to US$480 million in July
Kenya's value of exports rose in July to hit 52 billion shillings (about 480 million U.S. dollars) compared with 443 million dollars in June,...
Russia Bringing Nuclear Power to Rwanda and Other African Nations
Resolving Libya Crisis Requires New Thinking
Ignoring the geo-political overtones from Deutsche Welle (see link below), the article does discuss Russia’s role in helping Africa...
Taxpayers in Ghana to hit 16 million by close of the year – Bawumia
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia says the introduction of various digital initiatives by government will widen the tax net and increase the number of...
Chinese firm mulls setting up plant to turn waste into energy in Zambian capital
A Chinese firm has begun talks with authorities in Lusaka, the Zambian capital, on the possibility of setting up a plant that will turn...
Africa Investment Forum ends with US$40.1 billion deals secured
The second Africa Investment Forum ended on a high note, Wednesday, with 56 boardroom deals valued at US$67.6 billion tabled - a 44 per...
Kenyan electricity firm mulls energy loss reduction measures
Electricity distributor, Kenya Power on Tuesday confirmed ongoing initiatives to enhance power system loss reduction measures in its electricity distribution network countrywide.
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Ghana to miss 2020 deadline for universal access to electricity – Mohammed Amin
Ghana is set to miss the target of universal access to electricity by 2020, Deputy Minister for Energy, Mohammed Amin Adam disclosed here on...
University of Energy Holds Science Festival
The University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) over the weekend ended the third edition of its annual Science Festival for about 50 Junior...
Viewpoint: The Urgent Need for a New Paradigm in Africa
Re-posted from africanagenda.net
Below are excerpts from a useful presentation that provides an overview on crucial areas of development in Africa. It echoes many ...
Ghana Will Not Return to Dumsor – Energy Minister
Mr John Peter Amewu, the Minister of Energy, has assured the public that the country is not back to ‘Dumsor’ and that areas within...
ACEP Charges Parliament Not To Approve Any CSR Budget For GNPC
Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) has expressed its dissatisfaction on the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation's (GNPC) intent to spend US$ 43.05 million on...
Africa Needs Real Economic Growth, Not IMF Accountants
A recent forum sponsored by Brookings Institute in Washington DC entitled: “Top priorities for Africa in 2019” produced a healthy discussion that alluded to...
Rwanda and AFDB Signs A €229 Million Loan Agreement To Expand Electricity Projects
The Government of Rwanda has signed a €229.20 million funding agreement with the African Development Bank to support the country’s program to improve...
5th Annual SeforAll Africa Workshop will look at Funding for energy access
Back-to-back with the SEforALL Global Forum held in Lisbon recently, the SEforALL Africa Hub held its Fifth Annual Africa Workshop under the headline “Financing...
Green energy to power Africa – AfDB
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has made green energy supply a major priority to drive Africa’s economic growth.
Mr. Amadou Hott, the Bank’s Vice President...
AfDB Places Africa High on Its Programme
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has made green energy supply a major priority to drive Africa’s economic growth.
Mr. Amadou Hott, the Bank’s Vice President...
AfDB pumps funds into Africa’s green growth energy portfolios
Mr Amadou Hott, Vice President for Power, Energy, Climate Change and Green Growth of the African Development Bank has said the Bank is radically...
Africa and Asia to Lead The Energy Drive
Africa and Asian countries are expected to take a strong stand on energy at the World Bank/International Monetary Fund (IMF) spring meetings in Washington,...
EU bank Announces New Financing for Africa’s Off-grid Solar Systems
EU bank announces new financing to strengthen access to energy in Africa via the development of off-grid solar systems
Today, Vice-President of the European Investment...
West Africa’s First Vaccine Factory to be Established in Ghana
Ghana will be the first country in West Africa to get the first purpose-built vaccine manufacturing factory after German company, Merck KGaA and Ridge...
MMDAs tasked to put up pragmatic proposals to attract investors
The Deputy Western Regional Minister, Mrs Gifty Eugenia Kusi has asked Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives in the region to be proactive and...
Teacher trainees benefit form allowance restoration
A total of 972 teacher trainees of the Holy Child College of Education in the Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis have benefitted from the restoration of...
Bosch marks another milestone in Ghana
Bosch, the leading global supplier of technology and services has marked another milestone in Ghana with the opening of a new larger office in...