South Africa Power Market: Eskom is losing tens of billions of rand a year as rooftop solar booms, with off-grid systems now taking about 20% of installed capacity and squeezing utility revenue. Tariff Relief: Nersa approved a two-year tariff reprieve for Manganese Metal Company, aiming to protect jobs and industrial competitiveness while easing Eskom’s baseload pressure. Grid Rules: South Africa’s move toward an independent transmission system operator is under scrutiny, with warnings that market design—not just ownership—will decide whether the grid stays stable. Nigeria Fuel Logistics: Truck queues returned to Dangote Refinery as marketers chase cheaper diesel, widening depot price gaps in Lagos. Nigeria Competition Watch: FCCPC opened an investigation into cement pricing after complaints and sharp cost increases, probing whether prices reflect costs or anti-competitive conduct. Ghana Nuclear Push: Ghana says it is ready to advance nuclear power beyond planning, stressing financing, regulation, and—crucially—human capacity. Gabon LNG Conversion: Lloyd’s Register will oversee conversion of a steam turbine LNG vessel into an FSU for Perenco’s Cap Lopez project, adding momentum to floating gas in West Africa. Access & Decentralised Power: Africa Energy Indaba 2027 will spotlight mini-grids and decentralised supply as a fast route to electrification.