Please fill out the form below to contribute an article on ENN Energy news All Africa Energy Forum East Africa Energy Cooperation Powering Africa Summit West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit Zimbabwe-Zambia Energy Projects Summit News A lifetime measured in kilowatts William Amuna, Board Chairman of the Electricity Company of Ghana, reflects on a career spanning nearly four decades and the challenges facing the power industry today There was no power grid north of Kumasi when William Amuna was a young engineer fresh out of university. In the mid-1980s, only three out of 10 Ghanaians had […] Regional Mission 300’s Engagement with the Private Sector June 2025 | Africa Energy Forum Mission 300’s ambition to bring electricity access to 300 million Africans by 2030 was one of the headline themes at aef 2025. But during Thursday’s session, “Mission 300’s Engagement with the Private Sector,” it became evident that the real test lies in translating that ambition into action. With approximately […] Sustainable Energy Mutual Benefits and Relationship Building in the Current Geopolitical Context June 2025 | Africa Energy Forum With the geopolitical tectonic plates shifting in every corner of the world, largely towards a multipolar landscape where it’s difficult to know where to look for power and partnership, African energy is finding itself looking both externally and internally for a new way forward. Chief among these geopolitical shifts […] Finance Mission 300 races against time to transform African economies June 2025 | Africa Energy Forum Mission 300’s ambitious drive to connect 300 million Africans to electricity by 2030 took on new urgency as development leaders warned they are in “a race against time” to deliver economic transformation alongside energy access. The session, moderated by GEAPP’s Chianda Njogu, revealed how the initiative is fundamentally reshaping […] East Africa Schneider Electric – the Future is Digital Ifeanyi Odoh, Country President East Africa, Schneider Electric, spoke to EnergyNet about the new energy landscape, sustainability, the significance of data centres for East Africa, and the importance of digital infrastructure in powering the future. What is the New Energy Landscape, and what does it mean for sustainability? The New Energy Landscape is a new […] East Africa TAQA Arabia – Pioneering CNG Solutions for East Africa EnergyNet spoke with Adly Kafafy, Vice President Africa & New Ventures, TAQA Arabia, to find out about Tanzania’s first integrated CNG filling station and conversion centre, the country’s new LNG Virtual Pipeline, and the role of natural gas for the future. You have launched Tanzania’s first integrated compressed natural gas (CNG) filling station and conversion […] Regional PRESS RELEASE: How the East African Community (EAC) is set to Catalyse Digital Infrastructure and Regional Energy Integration With data centres set to account for 20% of global energy use by 2050, is East Africa on the precipice of a global gold rush as it showcases a wealth of bankable businesses and unparalleled new energy potential? In 2024, following EnergyNet’s Powering Africa Summit in Washington DC, USA, Mara Holdings signalled their intent to […] Regional ATIDI Approves Liquidity Support for Songa Energy’s 1.65 MW Hydro Project in Burundi Nairobi, 14 November 2024 – The African Trade & Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI) announced its approval to provide support via the Regional Liquidity Support Facility (RLSF) for Songa Energy’s 1.65 MW run-of-the-river hydroelectric project on the Ruvyironza River in Burundi. The project, which has been financed at a total cost of USD 7.72m, was developed […] Energy access “My Favorite Part of the Job? Bringing Customers’ Dreams to Life with Electricity.” Nicole Poindexter founded Energicity in 2015 to solve the problem of bringing sustainable electricity to unserved rural communities in Africa. She spoke to EnergyNet about her latest projects in Liberia, the power of partnerships – and why it’s critical to bring Africa to the United States. You have just commissioned two mini-grids in Liberia – congratulations and please tell […] News Capital Pulse – Woodhall Capital July 2025 Edition Tracking Growth, Policy, and Opportunity Nigeria’s economic story in Q1 2025 is one of cautious but tangible progress. GDP expanded by 3.13% year-on-year, powered by a resilient services sector, renewed industrial activity, and a marginal recovery in agriculture. The rebased GDP figures reveal a larger, more dynamic economy than previously estimated—₦372.82 trillion in 2024—underscoring Nigeria’s […] News A Personal Reflection on Nigeria’s Indigenous Women Mining Sector Travelling to Abuja, Nigeria, was more than just a work assignment, it was an inspiring and deeply moving experience that highlighted both the challenges and the strengths of women in the artisanal mining sector. As an organisation, EnergyNet was proud to support the Nigerian Indigenous Women in Mining and Natural Resources (NIWIMNRO) at their launch […] Sustainable Energy Zambia, Uganda startups win clean energy awards Two African startups have earned global recognition for pioneering clean energy solutions that empower farmers and reduce food waste. Zambia’s Netagrow and Uganda’s ClimaVault Africa received the Rising Star awards from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Netagrow uses AI-powered agricultural tools to help more than 10,000 smallholder farmers in Zambia boost crop yields by up […] Regional Tazara secures $1.4bn for copper corridor revival Tanzania, Zambia and China have signed a $1.4bn agreement to refurbish the Tanzania-Zambia Railway (Tazara), a key trade route linking Zambia’s Copperbelt to the port of Dar es Salaam. After two years of talks, the deal was signed in Beijing and commits to a 30-year concession. The line will be managed by China Civil Engineering […] News ZimZam 2025: Driving Investment Partnerships for Southern Africa’s Power Development Livingstone, Zambia — ZimZam 2025 (26–28 November) will gather governments, investors, and developers to accelerate Southern Africa’s energy future. With Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) as Country Host, the summit will spotlight investment opportunities, renewable projects, and strategies to bring Southern Africa’s energy commitments to financial close. Southern Africa’s most influential energy and investment leaders will […] News 15 Years in the Making: Memory Mashingaidze on the Great Zimbabwe Hydro Project The Great Zimbabwe Hydro was co-founded in 2010 as one of the country’s pioneering independent power producers (IPPs). After years of resilience in the face of cyclones, funding hurdles, and construction challenges, the company successfully commissioned its hydroelectric plant in November 2024. Memory Mashingaidze, Co-founder and Executive Director of the Great Zimbabwe Hydro, reflects on […] Southern Africa Take a look back: aef 2019 Country Spotlight, Zimbabwe The Africa Energy Forum 2025 Leadership Aadil Cajee, Standard Bank | Africa Energy Forum 2025 Leadership Honourable Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu | Africa Energy Forum 2025 Leadership Kimberly Heimert Interview | Powering Africa Summit (PAS) Leadership Akinwole II Omoboriowo Interview | Powering Africa Summit (PAS) Leadership Adam Cortese Interview | Powering Africa Summit (PAS) Leadership Andrew Herscowitz Interview | Powering Africa Summit (PAS) Podcast Harry Boyd-Carpenter on Making Coal-to-Clean Energy Transitions Work Finance Building Utility-Scale Renewables in Africa: Insights from Stuart MacWilliam at Mulilo Finance Standard Bank’s Rentia van Tonder & Aadil Cajee: The Strategic Role of Finance in Energy Finance Advancing Energy Access in Africa – A Conversation with Zaheer Khan at Trina Solar