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SA Petrol Price Barely Drops, Diesel Rises, on Wednesday
South Africa’s Department of Energy has released the official fuel price adjustments for October. The adjustments show a minimal decrease in the price of petrol for motorists, while diesel prices are experiencing a slight increase. Mid-month fuel price data showed…
South Africa Braces for Petrol Price Hike as Crude Oil Hits 3-Year High
Last week, South Africa’s Central Energy Fund (CEF) published its mid-month report showing that petrol prices in the country were set for a small decline in October to the brief relief of motorists who have been dealing with some of…
SA Govt Approves New Multipurpose Nuclear Reactor Replacement Plan
The Cabinet of South Africa has approved the plan to replace the SAFARI-1 research nuclear reactor located near Pretoria with a new Multipurpose Reactor (MPR), with the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) welcoming the Cabinet’s approval. According to a…
Finnish Company to Help Build New 120 MW Gas Power Station in Gabon
The Finnish technology group Wärtsilä and Gabon Power Company (GPC), the subsidiary of the Sovereign Fund of the Gabonese Republic (FGIS) dedicated to energy and water, have on 22 September 2021 signed a Concession Agreement with the Government of Gabon…
Why Digitalisation is Key to Sustainable Oil & Gas in Uganda
In November 2021, the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) summit will take place in Glasgow, UK, where world leaders will discuss the need to transition to a low carbon society by reducing CO2 emissions and preserving natural resources. Innovations in…
3 Generation Licenses Approved for Karpowership SA
The National Energy Regulator for South Africa (NERSA) has announced the approval of three power generation licenses for Turkish floating powership subsidiary Karpowership SA. According to Media24, NERSA took the decision after a special meeting on Tuesday afternoon. The power…
South African Petrol Prices Set for Big Drop in October
South Africa’s Central Energy Fund (CEF) has published its mid-month data report, showing that fuel prices in the country are set for a decline in October. A welcome relief to motorists who have been dealing with wave after wave of…
Safaricom to Bank $481-Million from Kenya Power Meter Deal
Kenya’s top telecom is set to make $481-million (Ksh53.5-billion) for installing smart electricity meters to Kenya Power’s largest consumers in a new deal meant to curb power theft, and electricity leakages while also fixing significant weaknesses on the utility firm’s…
Businesses are Increasingly Adopting IoT to Drive Energy Sustainability says Vodacom
Beyond the immediate benefits like having data about business operations available in real-time, businesses are increasingly exploring and adopting Internet of Things (IoT) solutions to drive their sustainability goals. The global outbreak of COVID-19 and the impact it had on…
Zimbabwe to Load Shed 12 Hours a Day Amid Severe Power Shortage
The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) has said on Sunday that it has begun rolling out daily 12-hour power cuts due to limited generation at its thermal plant and further constraints placed on the Southern African country’s grid…
Vodacom Invests Millions on New Solar-Powered Sites Across SA
One of South Africa’s big four telcos, Vodacom has announced the installation of new solar-powered sites in Polokwane, Vereeniging, and Bloemfontein as part of its energy and carbon management strategy and commitment to reducing its impact on the environment. Vodacom,…
Toyota to Invest $13.6-Billion in Massive Push into Carbon-Neutrality
Toyota has announced that it will invest $13.6-billion into developing batteries for electric and hybrid cars in a huge push by the world’s largest auto-manufacturer to make its production carbon-neutral. During a presentation, the Japanese motor titan announced its plans…
Jumia Partners with SolarTaxi to Provide Eco-Friendly Deliveries to Ghanaians
One of Africa’s largest and most ubiquitous e-Commerce platforms, Jumia has partnered with Accra-based eco-friendly mobility facilities company SolarTaxi to provide affordable and eco-friendly delivery of online orders to consumers. Jumia says that the new partnership further speaks of the…
Why the Data Centre Industry Needs to Embrace Renewable Energy
While investment in digital infrastructure is certainly a win for economic growth in South Africa and Africa as a whole, as is the investment in new data centres, this vital infrastructure needs substantial amounts of energy to function. In fact,…
Nigerians Spend $16.9-Billion Annually on Power Generation, According to Expert
Nigerians and their businesses spend about N7-trillion ($16.9-billion) annually on power generation, says Stephen Ogboko, a renewable energy expert, executive director and COO of Off Grid Tech Solutions. Speaking during a virtual news conference in Lagos, Ogboko says that Nigeria’s…
Eskom Warns Incoming Cold Front Could Trigger Load Shedding in SA
SA power utility Eskom has warned South Africans to use electricity sparingly as an incoming cold front and the resulting severe weather conditions could increase energy demand exponentially which could lead to renewed load shedding across the country. “The South…
