U.S. pledges support for Africa’s AI goals
Delegates from over 30 African countries and the USA concluded on September 12 a two-day AI summit in Lagos, Nigeria, focused on promoting the safe […]
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Galp, Angolan government and Sonangol nominated for energy awards
The African Energy Chamber has announced on Wednesday September 4 that the Angolan government is nominated for the Reformer and Changemaker of the Year Award, […]
China announces 25.6 M€ donation to Cape Verde
On September 4, Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva announced that China will donate €25.6 million to Cape Verde. The announcement followed a meeting in […]
Coal mine closures to impact 2.5m people, mainly in South Africa
An overlooked aspect of the just energy transition is the impact coal mine closures will have on mining communities. Now we have a better idea, […]
European Union builds Guinea’s largest photovoltaic plant on Bolama Island
Alfredo Pais, TESE’s energy sector manager in Guinea-Bissau, told Lusa that the Bolama photovoltaic plant is supported by 1,091 solar panels of 550 watts, installed […]
Cahora Bassa hydroelectric plant increases production and delivers 187.2 ME to the State
By the end of November, Hidroeléctrica de Cahora Bassa (HCB) had exceeded the annual production target planned for 2023 by 12%, announced the Mozambican company, […]
Zimbabwe: significant natural gas deposits found in north leave citizens unimpressed
Energy companies claim to have discovered natural gas in northern Zimbabwe, with the country’s government expressing hope that the discovery, if it can be exploited, […]
South Africa risks 15,000 deaths by 2050 if green transition delayed
According to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), 6,200 of the extra deaths would be due to exposure to particulate matter, […]
Guinea-Bissau government lowers fuel prices
The government of Guinea-Bissau has lowered the retail price of diesel by 10 CFA francs and gasoline by six CFA francs, it was announced in […]
South Africa: corruption costs Eskom $55 million a month
Corruption is costing South Africa’s state-owned power utility Eskom an average of $55 million a month, as it is burdened by a heavy debt and […]