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Globeleq confirms acquisition of majority stake in Zambia’s Lunsemfwa Hydro Power Company

Globeleq has confirmed the acquisition of a majority stake in Zambia’s Lunsemfwa Hydro Power Company (LHPC), marking the company’s entry into the Zambian energy market and strengthening its participation in the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP). The transaction also adds hydropower to Globeleq’s diversified African generation portfolio while expanding its footprint in a priority market […]

Financing the Corridors: Absa on Critical Minerals, Infrastructure and US-Africa Investment

As global interest in Africa’s critical minerals and infrastructure corridors accelerates, financing models that bridge international capital with on-the-ground execution are becoming increasingly important. In this interview with Garth Klintworth, Chief Representative Officer, Absa Bank Limited Representative Office – Americas, the bank outlines how its US platform and pan-African footprint are working alongside institutions such […]

Execution Over Ambition: NRECA International’s Message for Africa’s Power Future

As Africa’s power sector works to expand access and deliver reliability, resilience and industrial growth, we need to focus on both infrastructure and the institutions that keep systems running. In this exclusive interview with Kate Steel of NRECA International, she reflects on what it truly takes to build systems that endure. Drawing on more than […]

From Power Shortages to Baseload Stability: HYDRO-LINK’s 400kV Angola – DRC Interconnection

As power shortages continue to constrain industrial growth in southeastern DRC, HYDRO-LINK’s proposed 720 miles long, 400kV interconnection will transmit 1,200MW of surplus Angolan hydropower into the region’s mining corridor – positioning cross-border transmission as a commercially grounded solution to baseload instability. In this interview, Paul Hinks, Chairman of HYDRO-LINK, outlines how the Independent Transmission […]

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright is back to Powering Africa Summit 2026 to discuss energy access and clean cooking

26 February 2026 – Washington, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright will return to Powering Africa Summit (PAS), taking place in Washington, D.C. on 19-20 March 2026, where he will take part in a fireside chat focused on energy access and clean cooking. Having provided a keynote address and participated in a fireside chat […]

EXIM Chairman to Spotlight U.S. Financing Firepower at Powering Africa Summit 2026

25 February 2026 – Washington, D.C. – John Jovanovic, Chairman of the U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM), will join the 11th Powering Africa Summit (PAS), taking place in Washington, D.C. from 19–20 March 2026, reinforcing the strength of the U.S. delegation and underscoring the decisive role of export credit in advancing the U.S.–Africa energy partnership. As […]

From Frontier Risk to Baseload Reality: Nant Power’s Vision for Sierra Leone’s Energy Transformation

As Sierra Leone confronts chronic power shortages and works to strengthen the foundations of its industrial economy, dependable baseload generation has become a central priority. In this interview, Karim Nasser, Executive Chairman of Nant Power, discusses how the 108MW gas-to-power Nant project aims to provide long-term, dispatchable capacity to Freetown while establishing a bankable structure […]

Building Peace, One Megawatt at a Time: Dr. Sandrine Mubenga on the DRC’s Energy Future

Dr. Sandrine Mubenga, Director General of the Autorité de Régulation du secteur de l’Électricité (ARE), shares her insights on unlocking the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) vast energy potential. From landmark reforms to innovative projects in hydropower, solar, and mini-grids, she highlights how regulatory modernisation, regional infrastructure, and strategic initiatives like “Business for Peace” are […]

South Africa Joins Afreximbank, Unveils US$8bn Country Programme

Johannesburg | 09 February 2026 — South Africa has formally joined the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), marking a major new chapter in the country’s continental trade and development strategy — and triggering the launch of an ambitious US$8 billion Country Programme designed to deepen industrial growth, strengthen regional supply chains and expand intra-African trade. The accession […]

Uganda’s First Independent Transmission Project Moves into Construction Phase

Kampala | 4 February 2026 — Gridworks and the Government of Uganda have signed two landmark agreements that will enable Gridworks’ Amari Power Transmission (“Amari”) project to begin construction in the coming weeks. Amari has entered into an Implementation Agreement with the Ugandan Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, and a Transmission Services Agreement with national […]

Globeleq appoints Alasdair Martin as Director of Private Customer Solutions

CAPE TOWN, January 19, 2026 — Globeleq, a leading independent power company in Africa, has appointed Alasdair Martin as Director, Private Customer Solutions, a role central to the company’s growth strategy focused on innovation and sustainable transformation in Southern Africa. In the newly created position, Martin will lead the origination, structuring and execution of private […]

Advancing U.S.–Africa Infrastructure Partnerships: Insights from USTDA’s Deputy Director Tom Hardy

As the United States sharpens its focus on global infrastructure, energy security, and critical supply chains, Africa is emerging as a central partner in that strategy. In this interview, Tom Hardy, USTDA Deputy Director performing the duties of Director, shares how the Agency is prioritizing key African markets and sectors, de-risking transformative projects, and accelerating […]

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South Africa Joins Afreximbank, Unveils US$8bn Country Programme

Johannesburg | 09 February 2026 — South Africa has formally joined the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), marking a major new chapter in the country’s continental trade and development strategy — and triggering the launch of an ambitious US$8 billion Country Programme designed to deepen industrial growth, strengthen regional supply chains and expand intra-African trade. The accession […]

Mining & Minerals

From Dialogue to Impact: Highlights from the Knowledge Sharing Session, Borehole Commissioning and AFNIS 2025

The Nigerian Indigenous Women in Mining and Natural Resources Organisation (NIWIMNRO) advanced its mission to empower Indigenous women miners through a focused three-day programme of engagement, capacity building and community impact. The programme opened in Abuja with a knowledge-sharing session that brought together women artisanal and small-scale miners from Niger, Nasarawa and Kaduna states for […]

Powering Africa’s Megacity: Lagos State’s Vision for Energy Leadership and a 24/7 Economy

As Africa’s largest sub-national economy and one of the world’s fastest-growing megacities, Lagos State is rethinking how electricity is planned, regulated and delivered. With a population exceeding 25 million and an economy that rivals those of entire countries, the state’s ambitions—industrial growth, digital expansion, improved public services and climate resilience—depend on one critical enabler: reliable […]

PPA signed for pioneering Vungu Solar project in Zimbabwe

Harare, Zimbabwe: At a reception held today at the residence of Pete Vowles, British Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Vungu Solar Pvt Ltd signed a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC). As the pilot for the Government of Zimbabwe’s Government Project Support Agreement (GPSA) solar IPP programme, the 30MWac […]

ENN Book Club: The Black History Month Edit

In October, Black History Month is celebrated in the United Kingdom, and in February, it is celebrated in the United States. Black History is not confined to a single month: it encompasses the past, present, and future, shaping the world we live in today. Through literature, stories, and lived experiences, we gain insight into resilience, creativity, and the pursuit of justice. In this […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright says clean cooking is a major focus of Africa policy for the Trump administration

Washington DC | 19, March, 2026 — U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright confirmed a major Africa policy focus: partnering with African governments to create the right conditions to solve the delivery challenges associated with clean cooking across the continent. Secretary Wright told the Powering Africa Summit (PAS) 2026 in Washington D.C. on Thursday: “This […]

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Guinea and United States Strengthen Energy Partnership During Powering Africa Summit

Washington, D.C., March 19, 2026 — The Minister of Energy of the Republic of Guinea, Mr. Laye-Sékou Camara, expressed his sincere appreciation to the Government of the United States and senior members of the U.S. Administration for their continued engagement and support for Guinea’s development priorities. Minister Camara emphasized that Guinea attaches great importance to the strengthening […]

Minister outlines reforms executed in Nigeria’s power sector

By Kabir Yusuf, Accra, Ghana December 2, 2025 According to the Minister, Nigeria now has excess generation capacity, producing only about 6,000 megawatts while capable of generating an additional 8,000 megawatts. Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, on Tuesday outlined major reforms undertaken in the last two years to revive the country’s electricity sector, saying […]

West African Ministers push for deeper energy integration, regional power market

By Kabir Yusuf, Accra, Ghana – December 3, 2025 They spoke during a ministerial roundtable themed “Maximising the Power of Regional Collaboration to Scale Up Energy Development.” The Nigerian Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, on Tuesday joined his counterparts from Ghana, Liberia, and Ghana to call for deeper regional cooperation to address electricity shortages, secure […]

Nigeria targets power supply for entire West Africa – Minister

By Kabir Yusuf, Accra, Ghana – December 3, 2025 The minister noted that regional energy security is tied to Nigeria’s success, noting that the country holds the largest gas reserves in the region and must play a central role in sustaining the West African power market. Although Nigeria is unable to provide regular electricity for […]

The ZimZam Pulse

The Zimbabwe Zambia Energy Projects Summit 2025 took place on the 26 – 28 November 2025 at the Radisson Blu Mosi-Oa-Tunya, Livingstone Resort. A luxurious resort located in Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, Zambia, with views of the Zambezi River and is closely located to Victoria Falls. The summit, held under the theme “Mines and Energy: How Stakeholders have Fast-Tracked Private Sector […]

Zambia and Zimbabwe Throw Open Their Energy Sectors as Private Capital Rushes to Light Millions

Mozel Chimuka, Agora Village, AfricaWorks | LUSAKA, 27 November 2025 — Nearly ten million Zambians have never switched on a light in their own homes. Across the border, Zimbabwe’s national utility connects 50,000 households per year; its new binding commitment demands 320,000. Both nations have now staked billions on pledges to achieve universal electricity access […]

Unlock the Billion Dollar Vault Hidden Inside Zimbabwe’s Energy Liberalisation

Mozel Chimuka, Agora Village, AfricaWorks | LUSAKA, 27 November 2025 — Zimbabwe currently generates significantly less electricity than required to keep basic lights on, yet the government audaciously demands that private investors triple available capacity within six short years to feed a voracious mining beast that never sleeps. This paradoxical mandate requires the state to […]

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Kimberly Heimert Interview | Powering Africa Summit (PAS)

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Sarah Lane, Denham Capital | West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit (WAECS) 2025

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Michael Konadu, GE Vernova | West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit (WAECS) 2025

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Eunice Biritwum, Energy Commission | West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit (WAECS) 2025

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