Energy, Mining & Infrastructure

Zambia starts importing electricity from South Africa

Zambia says the imports will enable it to meet the increasing demand for power in the country.

DR Congo suspends mining in restive South Kivu province

Local officials said the suspension was due to "disorder caused by the mining operators."

South Africa to 'accelerate shift' to renewable energy

The South African government says it will accelerate its shift from coal-powered energy to clean energy.

Ghana's Bawumia picks energy minister as running mate

Ghana's ruling party presidential candidate Mahamudu Bawumia has picked Energy Minister Matthew Opoku Prempeh as his running mate.

Gold mine collapse in Kenya leaves several casualties

Seven people have been confirmed dead after a gold mine collapsed in western Kenya on Tuesday.

Planned sale of DRC cobalt miner to Chinese firm opposed

Congolese mining regulator has opposed plans to sell a cobalt-mining company in the country to a Chinese firm.

Niger reclaims major uranium mine after kicking out French firm

The government said the Imouraren mine had returned "to the public domain of the state".

Niger revokes French firm's licence at key uranium mine

Niger has revoked the operating licence of French company Orano at a major mining site in the northern part of the country.

Senegal oil production: What does this mean for the people?

Senegal has officially started producing oil, with estimates showing that the West African nation has a possible output capacity of 100,000 barrels daily.

Crypto mining among Nigerian youth divides opinion

The cult of cryptocurrency is spreading fast in Africa, especially Nigeria, as blockchain technology develops further and the notional value of certain coins soar on exchange platforms.

Why Ghanaian celebrities joined electricity protests

Dressed in red and black, celebrities such as actors Yvonne Nelson and John Dumelo joined demonstrators in their march through the capital.

Elite Niger troops to protect uranium mines and oil pipeline

Niger is grappling with violence by militants in the west near the borders with Mali and Burkina Faso.

Ghana electricity, water bills to rise in July

Ghana's electricity and water costs will increase by over 3.45% from July 1.

South Africa elections 2024: Coal miners question impact of energy transition

Many miners are unsure of what a 'green transition' entails and fearful of what it means for them and their livelihoods.

Nigeria, Siemens complete pilot scheme to fix electricity crisis

The government says it is proceeding with rehabilitating about 15 brownfield power substations and building 22 greenfield substations.

Chinese firm picked to run one of Africa's largest lithium mines

Mali's economy ministersaid earlier this week that the deal could bring Mali $191.5 1 million per year.

Mali signs agreement with Chinese firm to run lithium mine

Mali's economy ministersaid earlier this week that the deal could bring Mali $191.5 1 million per year.

South Africa pauses electricity load shedding

Ramaphosa says the pause ''gives us hope that the end of load shedding is in sight."

DR Congo troops lose mining town as M23 rebels advance

Local residents said the rebels entered the town centre on Tuesday after a morning of fighting.

US praises Türkiye's key role in diversifying energy

"Türkiye has played a very important role as the host of the Southern Gas Corridor in helping diversify European energy supplies," State Department says over Türkiye’s talks with ExxonMobil to buy LNG.

Nuclear energy: Why Africa is in a dilemma

Several East African countries are going full steam ahead with their nuclear energy plans amid a raging debate over its feasibility and safety.

Sierra Leone's energy minister resigns amid power crisis

The energy ministry has now been placed under the direct supervision of President Julius Maada Bio.

Foreign mining firm on the spot in DRC over law violation

A Kazakhstani mining company has been put on the spot in DRC over alleged violation of mining sector laws.