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Grid Gap in Focus as Southern African Utility Leaders Join AEW Power Africa Today

July 18, 2026July 18, 2026 Constance0 comment

Senior executives from some of Southern Africa’s top power utilities and grid operators are confirmed to speak at the Power Africa Today conference during African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 in Cape Town from October 12-16. Their participation reflects the growing focus on transmission infrastructure, grid modernization and regional power market integration as the continent works to match generation growth with the networks needed to deliver it. South Africa’s Eskom has stabilized its generation fleet after years of load-shedding, recording more than 340 consecutive days without power cuts and a 98.9%… Read More Here

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Trafigura Withdraws from Angola’s $2 Billion Power Project Amid Development Challenges

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026 Constance0 comment

Trafigura Exits Angola’s $2 Billion Power Plant Project, Raising Questions Over Energy Expansion Plans Global commodities company Trafigura has withdrawn from a planned US$2 billion power project in Angola, creating uncertainty around one of the country’s major energy infrastructure developments. The project, which was expected to support Angola’s electricity generation capacity and strengthen industrial growth, was part of broader efforts to expand the country’s energy infrastructure and improve power supply reliability. Trafigura’s decision to step away comes after challenges surrounding the project’s development, financing structure and long-term commercial viability. The… Read More Here

International Energy

Africa’s Battery Race Shifts Toward Manufacturing as Investment in Energy Storage Grows

July 14, 2026July 14, 2026 Constance0 comment

Africa is moving beyond raw mineral exports as investment increases in battery manufacturing, processing and clean energy supply chains Africa’s role in the global battery supply chain is beginning to evolve, with countries moving beyond the export of critical minerals and focusing on developing local processing and battery manufacturing capacity. The continent holds some of the world’s largest reserves of minerals essential for battery production, including cobalt, lithium, graphite, manganese and nickel. However, for decades, much of this value has been captured outside Africa, with raw materials exported for processing… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Electricity Energy

Angola Approves 30-Year Electricity Corridor to Supply Power to DRC

July 14, 2026July 14, 2026 Constance0 comment

Angola Grants Somagec 30-Year Power Transmission Deal to Export Electricity to DR Congo Angola has granted Somagec Energy Holding Limited (SEHL) a 30-year concession to develop and operate an electricity transmission system that will enable power exports to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The project, known as the Northern Corridor, will also strengthen electricity supply to Angola’s Cabinda Province. The concession was awarded under a Build, Own, Operate and Transfer (BOOT) model, allowing Somagec to take responsibility for financing, construction, operation, maintenance, and eventual transfer of the infrastructure to… Read More Here

International Economy Energy Infrastructural Development

China and Namibia Deepen Strategic Partnership in Energy, Minerals and Infrastructure

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026 Constance0 comment

China Expands Investment Cooperation with Namibia in Critical Minerals, Energy and Economic Development China and Namibia have agreed to strengthen cooperation across key economic sectors, including energy, agriculture, infrastructure and critical minerals, following talks between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in Beijing. The discussions marked a significant step in Namibia’s efforts to attract foreign investment, create jobs and diversify its economy. President Nandi-Ndaitwah visited China for seven days as part of her government’s push to secure investment from one of the world’s largest economies and leading… Read More Here

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Africa’s Grid Constraints Come Into Focus as Regional Markets Push Toward Integration

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026 Constance0 comment

Africa’s electricity demand is projected to nearly double to 2,291 TWh by 2050, requiring an estimated $30 billion in transmission and grid infrastructure investment to unlock and integrate new generation capacity. Yet, across the continent, grid systems are struggling to keep pace with rapidly expanding supply pipelines and rising demand. In Nigeria, repeated nationwide grid collapses as recently as February 2026 underscore the fragility of aging transmission infrastructure. In East Africa, tower failures along the 428 km Loiyangalani-Suswa line temporarily stranded output from Lake Turkana Wind Power – Africa’s largest… Read More Here

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TFM Calls for Stronger Energy-Mining-Academia Collaboration to Support DRC’s Mining Growth

June 23, 2026June 23, 2026 Constance0 comment

Tenke Fungurume Mining Urges Integrated Energy Strategy to Sustain DRC Mining Expansion Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM) has called for closer cooperation between the government, mining companies, and academic institutions to address the energy challenges facing the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mining sector. Speaking on June 19, 2026, during a panel discussion on energy constraints in mining, TFM’s Director of External Relations, Hugo Sinza, stressed that reliable energy supply is essential for sustainable industrial development. “Without energy, there is no sustainable mining industry,” Sinza said, noting that mining operations depend entirely… Read More Here

Electricity Energy International

Mission 300 Brings Electricity to Over 50 Million Africans, Accelerating Toward 2030 Target

June 23, 2026June 23, 2026 Constance0 comment

Over 50 Million Africans Gain Electricity Access Under Mission 300, World Bank and AfDB Report The World Bank Group and the African Development Bank (AfDB) announced on June 16, 2026, that more than 50 million people across Africa have gained access to electricity under Mission 300, a flagship initiative launched in 2024 aiming to connect 300 million people by 2030. According to the two institutions, the program is now progressing at nearly twice the pre-launch pace, driven by investments across the full energy value chain, from generation to last-mile household… Read More Here

Mining in Zambia Energy Infrastructural Development

Zambia’s ERB Approves 32 Energy Licences and K4.5 Billion Investment in Power, Fuel, and Renewables

June 21, 2026June 21, 2026 Constance

Zambia Energy Sector 2026: ERB Approves 32 Licences, K4.5 Billion Investment in Solar, Fuel Stations and Infrastructure The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has approved 32 new energy licences, 16 construction permits, and multiple licence amendments, unlocking investment commitments worth approximately K4.5 billion (US$253 million) for energy infrastructure and service delivery in Zambia. Speaking during a media briefing on Thursday, ERB Public Relations Manager Namukolo Kasumpa said the approvals covered the electricity, renewable energy and downstream petroleum sectors, reflecting continued expansion across the country’s energy value chain. She said the decisions… Read More Here

Mining in DRC Electricity Energy

Energy Producers Call for Stronger Power Purchase Agreements to Unlock Electricity Investment in the DRC

June 21, 2026June 21, 2026 Constance

DRC Mining Week 2026: Energy Experts Say Power Purchase Agreements Are Key to Unlocking Electricity Investment and Mining Growth Energy stakeholders in the Democratic Republic of Congo are calling for stronger investment frameworks, particularly through power purchase agreements (PPAs), to unlock financing for electricity generation and address persistent power shortages affecting the mining and industrial sectors. Speaking during a high-level panel at the 21st edition of DRC Mining Week, energy producer and Kipay Energy Chief Executive Officer Eric Monga said the country’s energy challenge is not a lack of resources,… Read More Here