Lack of data delays tariff status report
April 2014
LACK OF data is affecting the finalisation of a regional status report on the level of electricity tariffs in southern Africa.
Seychelles sets up energy regulator
April 2014
SEYCHELLES HAS become the latest SADC Member State to create an institution to regulate operations of the energy sector.
Transmission grids key to regional energy development
March 2014
New electricity transmission lines are needed in southern Africa to enable all countries to share and benefit from increased generation capacity across borders.
Mozambique to build gas-powered plant
March 2014
MOZAMBIQUE WILL this year begin construction of a new gas-powered plant that is expected to add 100 megawatts to the regional power grid.
Gas production is set to become a major priority in Mozambique over the next few years following the discovery of large sums of natural gas in the country.
Namibia, Zambia sign power sharing deal
March 2014
NAMIBIA AND Zambia have signed a power sharing deal that will see the later exporting surplus energy to Namibia.
Rising electricity tariffs – a threat to regional inflation targets
Feb 2014
THE RISING cost of electricity in SADC is likely to have far-reaching effects on southern Africa’s regional integration programme.
The cost of electricity has risen during the past few months or is expected to increase this year in several Member States where the power utilities have applied for regulatory approvals to hike tariffs.