African Weekly News Report October 22, 2018

Govt working on new energy plan

Lagos community decries poor power supply

Nobody Can Do Magic to Solve Electricity Problems, Says Fashola

NERC Moves against Abuse of Estimated Electricity Bills

Chinese Firm to Build Power, Ecological Projects in Nigeria

Kachikwu: Nigeria Currently in Full-blown Energy Crisis

Tesla secures 210 acres in Shanghai for its first international Gigafactory

NERC Moves against Abuse of Estimated Electricity Bills

AfDB to provide €229m for Rwanda electricity programme

Renewvia Energy brings Solar Power to Kenya

Mozambique: Eni and Sasol Sign Hydrocarbon Exploration Contracts

The Mozambican government on Wednesday signed a contract with the Italian energy company, ENI, for the exclusive exploration and development rights of offshore block A5-A, in the deep waters of the Northern Zambezi Basin.

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Zambia : USTDA backs feasibility study for 100 MW wind farm in Zambia

Lusaka - Zambia: Independent power producer Globeleq will get some USD 1.15 million in grant financing to conduct a feasibility study for a 100-MW wind

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City of Johannesburg, Eskom reach agreement to electrify Zandspruit | News24

Eskom and the City of Johannesburg have come up with a plan to provide electricity to Zandspruit, where large sections of the area have illegal connections.

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Mozambique: Eni and Sasol Sign Hydrocarbon Exploration Contracts

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Joburg City Power 'threatened by mobs', electricity poles cut down | News24

City Power has raised alarm bells about the sabotage and vandalism of state infrastructure in Lenasia South, Johannesburg.

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Govt, AfDB sign $269m loan to increase power supply

The Government has borrowed $269 million (Rwf237 billion) from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to invest in sustainable, affordable and reliable electricity services. The loan...

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The EIB’s core strategic priorities

The EIB Group priorities aim to accelerate the green transition, boost technological innovation, bolster security and defence, support regional cohesion and social infrastructure development. Our commitment to international development and capital markets integration safeguards Europe’s strong global presence.

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Nigeria to Host 90% of Extremely Poor By 2030 - World Bank

The World Bank has predicted that by 2030, about nine out of 10 extremely poor people in the world will live in sub-Saharan Africa, which includes Nigeria and others.

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CS Keter extends term of Kenya Power acting MD

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 18 – Energy Cabinet Secretary Charles Keter has extended the mandate of the interim management team at Kenya Power for two more months. Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp The appointments, which include Engineer Jared Omondi Otieno appointment as acting Managing Director, were made after the prosecution of the firm’s…

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Mali: UN Peacekeeping chief ‘extremely concerned’ over insecurity, regrets peace deal delays

After commending the “overall peaceful” climate in which the Malian elections were held in July, the United Nations peacekeeping chief said on Friday that he is “extremely concerned” over the increasing number of attacks by armed insurgents, against a backdrop of continued delays in implementing the 2015 peace agreement.

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Women Make Up More Than Half of Rwanda's New Cabinet

11 of 20 posts in President Paul Kagame's new administration have been taken by women. Kagame has cautioned the ministers against any form of mediocrity, saying they must give their best.

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Ethiopia’s new 50% women cabinet isn’t just bold—it’s smart

Ethiopia’s prime minister Abiy Ahmed is rewarding women’s contributions to the nation’s progress.

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Upgrade on Mount Kigali substation to reduce power losses

Households which get electricity from Mount Kigali substation are set to start enjoying quality and stable electricity supply following an upgrade on the facility. The substation...

The New Times

Zandspruit protest over illegal connections, electrocutions enters 2nd day | News24

Zandspruit residents, upset about children being electrocuted by illegal electricity connections, have blocked roads again, the Johannesburg Metro Police Department says.

News24

Nigeria May Become 3rd Largest Gas Exporter Soon – Experts - Daily Trust

Nigeria has huge gas potential and could become the third largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter in the world with the coming on board of the $7

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Meeting on gas and oil exploration descends into chaos

Activists oppose Italian company prospecting off KZN coast

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