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Daily Maverick has introduced a new reporting initiative called Electricity Extortion Watch following multiple accounts of intimidation by City Power and Eskom staff in Johannesburg.

20 Mwezi wa sita, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has introduced new adjustments that will raise electricity costs for Kenyan consumers starting with June 2026 bills.

CLP Power will increase its fuel cost charge to 42.6 HK cents per unit of electricity in June, marking the third consecutive monthly rise. The new charge represents a 5.4 per cent increase from May.

26 Mwezi wa tano, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Kenya is in advanced discussions with Karpowership to deploy floating power plants and ease nationwide electricity shortages.

Enel Chile's general manager, Gianluca Palumbo, stated the company expects to receive about US$65 million from a total US$900 million debt consumers owe electricity distributors. The debt relates to the Valor Agregado de Distribución (VAD) for 2020-2024. Palumbo voiced confidence in a quick resolution, as the Ministry of Energy considers options like debt factoring.

27 Mwezi wa nne, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

French companies are planning multiple new projects in Egypt's clean and renewable energy sectors, the French ambassador to Cairo confirmed. Eric Chevallier made the statement during talks on national power grid modernisation with Egypt's Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mahmoud Esmat. The discussions focused on boosting bilateral cooperation in energy efficiency and modern technology.