Municipal Power Finance: Johannesburg secured a R3.8bn KfW loan (15 years, fixed 8.56%) to tackle its electrical infrastructure backlog, with repayments starting in 2031 to support City Power’s cash flow and metering/network upgrades. Ghana-Russia Energy & Trade: Ghana’s President John Mahama will attend the Oct 28-29 Russia-Africa Summit, with Accra eyeing investment in energy security, agribusiness, and digital tech. Nigeria Fuel Relief Watch: Hopes of lower fuel prices in Nigeria rose as global crude eased amid Iran-US-Israel tensions, with Dangote Refinery cited as key to product availability and stability. Power Sector Reform in Nigeria: The World Bank confirmed Nigeria’s $500m DISREP will continue, backing metering and distribution performance for DisCos. South Africa Grid & Rates: Eskom appointed telecoms veteran Junaid Munshi to lead distribution from 1 June as municipal debt and unbundling pressures mount; meanwhile the SARB lifted rates to 7% amid Iran-war inflation risks. Renewables Funding Push: UNCTAD says the renewable transition needs $1tn+ annually by 2030, warning developing economies face barriers without stronger FDI and clean-tech access. Just Transition Pressure: Sasol’s just-transition report flags major restructuring risks and job impacts across Secunda/Sasolburg as gas feedstock dynamics shift. EV Logistics Decarbonisation: Kenya’s Browns Plantations launched 30 electric trucks to cut emissions and improve estate logistics, targeting renewable power sourcing by 2030. Oil Market Shock: Japan’s crude imports plunged to the lowest since 1979 as Strait of Hormuz disruptions cut Middle East supply, forcing deeper refinery cuts and diversifying imports.