Africa is home to the largest share of the world’s unelectrified population—an estimated half a billion people, mostly in rural areas. In recognition of the significant role of electricity in economic development, the region is poised to erase this unwelcome statistic by achieving universal access by 2030 through several national and multilateral initiatives.
Mining remains a cornerstone of economic output across many Sub-Saharan African nations, often contributing a substantial share of Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has confirmed that even though a delegation he led to the Gbewaa Palace on Tuesday, August 5, was welcomed, the Overlord of Dagbon refused to accept an apology on behalf of the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo).
Bangui Central Africa Republic//- The Group Chair of Heirs Holdings, UBA, and Transcorp, and Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, Tony Elumelu, has underscored the critical role that power plays in the socio-economic development of the African continent.
The latest Global Gas Flaring Tracker, an independent report of gas flaring worldwide, reveals that global gas flaring volumes rose to 151 bcm in 2024 from 148 bcm in 2023.
The Sunyani Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) has retrieved GH₵14 million in outstanding debts from customers in a revenue mobilisation and loss control exercise in the area.
Accra, Ghana//-Ghana’s government through the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition today announced a major enhancement to the country’s natural gas supply, following an agreement with ENI to increase its output by 30 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd).
Cape Town, South Africa// — The Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy received a briefing yesterday from the Department of Electricity and Energy on the Battery Energy Storage System Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme from the Minister of the department, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa.
At a workshop in Marimauta Village, Zimbabwe, business is booming.
Electricity Sector Outlook Access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable electricity is vital for driving growth in Liberia’s key sectors—agriculture, services, and mining—by creating jobs and attracting investment. Achieving universal access and a successful energy transition requires strong electricity utilities.
