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Eskom urges Lesotho, Swaziland to use less power

Eskom has told Lesotho and Swaziland to lower electricity consumption to avoid load shedding in South Africa. The power utility is attempting to help its regional neighbours offset crippling power shortages. Eskom has come to the rescue of Zimbabwe...

Boost for Niger’s renewable energy

The World Bank has approved US$55.20 million from to help Niger combat recurring drought and chronic food and power shortages. The funds support the Kandadji Project and will provide water and irrigation for agriculture, renewable energy, and jobs...

Eskom faces new power crisis

Eskom again faces power shortages. Within six years the utility will have a 40m tonne coal deficit to meet its annual requirements. This shortfall is owing to Mpumalanga’s shrinking coal reserves, which need urgent supplementation with coal from...