The Sudanese government has decided to suspend increases in power price following public discontent after a sudden hike in the last week of July
Transmission
US$223 million power line gains investment interest
The US$223mn power transmission inter-connector development that hopes to link Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana and Namibia (ZiZaBoNa) has attained interest from five investors, following a roundtable event held in Swakopmund, Namibia
OPEC fund for Rwanda power project
The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) recently approved a loan of US$12mn to give boost Rwandas Electricity Access Scale-up Roll-out Programme
Tanesco prepares for restructuring
The Tanzania government will restructure the Tanzania Electricity Supply Company (Tanesco) in an attempt to improve its performance and promote private sector investment
Ethiopia begins tests on Sudan power project
Ethiopian Electric and Power Corporation (EEPCo) has said that a test run has been launched for the supply of electricity to neighbouring Sudan