Zutari Eswatini has been appointed as the Owner’s Engineer for the 13.5 MW Lower Maguduza Hydropower Scheme, which will be developed on the Lusutfu River, approximately five kilometers west of Sidvokodvo. The project will span a 25-month construction period, followed… Read More »Zutari Eswatini appointed as Owner’s Engineer for Lower Maguduza
Construction has commenced on the 13.5 MW Lower Maguduza hydropower plant in Eswatini following the project’s financial close. It is being developed by African Clean Energy Developments (ACED) backed by the African Infrastructure Investment Managers-managed IDEAS Fund and the Eswatini… Read More »Construction begins on Eswatini’s Lower Maguduza
The Ngonye Falls Hydroelectric Project in Zambia has been awarded Gold certification after being assessed under the Hydropower Sustainability Standard (HSS). The project excelled in several areas, including labour and working conditions, as well as governance and procurement. It has… Read More »Ngonye Falls HPP becomes Africa’s first HSS-certified hydropower project
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) signed a project preparation facility financing agreement for its private-sector renewable energy project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), marking a major step in expanding green infrastructure across the Central African region. Partnering with… Read More »Afreximbank signs landmark hydropower project in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) has awarded the engineering design and construction supervision contract for the Oxbow Hydropower Scheme. This marks the initial phase of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) Phase II hydropower initiative. The contract was awarded… Read More »LHDA awards Oxbow hydropower scheme design contract
Hydrobox is excited to announce a strategic USD 9 million debt investment from FMO, the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank, and ElectriFI, an EU impact investment facility focused on clean energy access in developing countries, managed by EDFI Management Company (EDFI… Read More »FMO and ElectriFI invest in Hydrobox
The Angolan and Namibian governments have signed an agreement to construct the Baynes Binational Hydropower Project during a ceremony in Windhoek on Monday. Named the Baynes Implementation Agreement, it was signed by Angolan Minister of Energy and Water João Baptista… Read More »Angola, Namibia sign agreement on Baynes
The much-anticipated Great Zimbabwe Hydro Power Plant, located in the heart of Masvingo, has officially commenced operations, marking a significant milestone in Zimbabwe’s efforts to bolster its renewable energy sector and address growing electricity demands. The project is the first… Read More »Great Zimbabwe starts operation
Eskom and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) today signed a EUR 6,5 million (ZAR 125 million) grant agreement to support the public electricity utility in the development of its Tubatse Pumped Storage System (PSS) project, located in the Elias Motsoaledi… Read More »AfD signs EUR 6,5 million grant agreement for Eskom’s Tubatse Pumped Storage
UNIDO is seeking consulting services to conduct a comprehensive baseline assessment of the Small Hydropower (SHP) landscape within the ECCAS region and to create a strategic roadmap for catalyzing investments. The goal is to enhance access to climate-resilient, low-carbon energy… Read More »Procurement Opportunity: Needs assessment & roadmap for Small Hydropower investments in ECCAS