Multinational renewable energy company Gigawatt Global has entered an agreement with the government of Burundi to develop a 7.5MW solar project in Gitega, near Bujumbura
Energy
Uganda’s parliament agrees on US$1.44bn loan for Karuma dam
The 600MW Karuma hydro power project in northern Uganda has received a boost following parliament’s approval for Uganda’s government to borrow US$1.44bn from Export-Import Bank of China to finance it
World Bank calls for action on energy in Africa
World Bank vice-president for Africa Makhtar Diop has called on leaders to solve the energy crisis in the continent
‘Renewable firm inspirational,’ says South African minister
South African minister Lindiwe Zulu has praised renewable power firm Building Energy for its work in the country
Schneider Electric launches survey on counterfeit electrical products in Africa
Global provider in energy management and automation Schneider Electric has announced the results of first survey on electrical counterfeiting products carried out in Africa