Zimbabwe agrees to $455m power plant refurbishment deal with Jindal

Zimbabwe has agreed to a $455m (R7.91bn), 15-year concession deal with the Africa-focused unit of India's Jindal Steel for the refurbishment of a 920-megawatt coal-fired power plant, says energy minister July Moyo. The work on six ageing units at...

Zimbabwe signs a US$455 million to rehabilitate Hwange thermal power plant

Zimbabwe has finalised a US$455 million, 15-year partnership with Jindal Africa, the African subsidiary of India’s Jindal Steel. This agreement targets the rehabilitation of the 920 MW Hwange coal-fired thermal power plant. Energy Minister July...

Ghana to begin site studies for first nuclear power plant

By Mabel Adorkor Annang Ghana will soon commence detailed site characterization studies on two locations earmarked for the country’s first nuclear power plant. The exercise is expected to play a crucial role in determining the most suitable site,...

South Africa's Government of National Unity: A year of unfulfilled promises

As South Africa marks the first anniversary of its Government of National Unity (GNU), an independent assessment released yesterday by the SIVIO Institute through its African Citizens Watch (ACW) Tracker reveals a coalition grappling with high...

Ghanaian president invites investors to explore upstream opportunities at Africa Oil Week

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama opened the 2025 Africa Oil Week (AOW) in Accra, the capital of Ghana, on Tuesday, inviting more investors to take advantage of the ever-expanding opportunities in the West African country’s upstream oil and...

Thrashers Skatepark gears up for South Africa’s Street Lines showdown

South Africa’s top skateboarders will gather in Pretoria for a high-stakes showdown at Thrashers Skatepark Competitors will battle for big cash prizes and exclusive gear in a day packed with thrilling skate action Rising stars and seasoned pros...

Africa’s strongest currencies by region in 2025: Implications for travel and investment

From the resilient West African franc in Francophone states to the stable pula in Southern Africa, the performance of local currencies is redefining how Africans move across borders and how investors gauge opportunity on the continent. While...

BW Energy names new COO, CFO

BW Energy has named Brice Morlot as chief operating officer and Thomas Young as chief financial officer. Morlot joined BW Energy in 2024 as the company’s chief financial officer. He succeeds Lin Espey, who stepped down as chief operating offer in...

Zimbabwe agrees $455mln power plant refurbishment deal with Jindal

HARARE - Zimbabwe has agreed a $455 million, 15-year concession deal with the Africa-focused unit of India's Jindal Steel for the refurbishment of a 920 megawatt coal-fired power plant, the energy minister said. The work on six ageing units at the...

Kisumu strengthens green energy drive as global powerhouse opens customer experience centre at Mega Plaza

Kisumu City has once again reaffirmed it’s position as the fastest growing business hub in the region, attracting investors and exuding confidence among the business community with keen interest in the Western circuit and by extension, East...

Dangote: We’re Pacesetters Not Monopolists, We Want Other Players In Nigeria’s Energy Market

The President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has dismissed suggestions that his companies seek to monopolise Nigeria’s energy market, insisting instead that the conglomerate is setting the pace for industrial growth while encouraging others to...

Roundup: African leaders lay groundwork to ‘design world’s climate economy’

African leaders adopt an assertive strategy for scaling climate finance through home-grown solutions, as the European Court of Justice rejects Austria’s challenge to nuclear and gas inclusion in the EU taxonomy, and Ghana’s central bank pushes...

African film industry must unite to build $20bn economy, says…

The 2025 Africa Film Finance Forum (AFFF) summit opened in Lagos on Tuesday with a powerful call to action: to harness the continent’s vast storytelling potential and build a unified, billion-dollar film economy. The three-day event, which runs...

Zimbabwe agrees $455 million power plant refurbishment deal with Jindal

Jindal Africa will recover its investment from revenue generated by electricity sales from the plant.Zimbabwe has agreed a $455 million, 15-year concession deal with the Africa-focused unit of India's Jindal Steel for the refurbishment of a 920...

KENYA TO BUILD $3.9 BILLION NUCLEAR POWER PLANT

KENYA TO BUILD $3.9 BILLION NUCLEAR POWER PLANT KENYA TO BUILD $3.9 BILLION NUCLEAR POWER PLANT Kenya is set to construct its first-ever nuclear power plant at an estimated cost of $3.9 billion. The plant will deliver 1,000 megawatts of...

GDP growth in West African monetary bloc slows to 6.5 pct in Q2

DAKAR, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- The gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) zone slowed slightly in the second quarter of 2025, easing from 7 percent to 6.5 percent, Governor of the Central Bank of...

How China-Africa Cooperation Addresses Resource, Environmental, and Climate Challenges Through Agrifood System Transformation？

Newswise — The agrifood system is central to safeguarding food security, ecological environment, and sustainable socioeconomic development, encompassing the entire chain from production, storage, and processing to consumption. Currently, the...

Zimbabwe agrees $455m power plant refurbishment deal with Jindal

Zimbabwe has agreed a $455 million, 15-year concession deal with the Africa-focused unit of India's Jindal Steel for the refurbishment of a 920 MW coal-fired power plant, the energy minister said. The work on six ageing units at the Hwange thermal...

How Nigeria’s non-oil exports carried economy after subsidy removal

Nigeria’s economy has shown early signs of recovery following the removal of fuel subsidies, with non-oil exports driving growth, according to new policy data. Nigeria introduced crude oil as a social product in 1973, fixing domestic prices below...

Top 10 African countries with the highest diesel prices in September 2025

Diesel powers a lot in developing nations yet to explore alternative energy sources. From buses that transport workers to their places of work to high-powered agriculture machines to generators that sustain establishments and medical facilities in...