Energy & Power

Zest WEG outlines African expansion plans

Zest_WEG_ExpansionAfrican electric motor distributor, Zest, has revealed its plans to increase its share of the African market following its acquisition by Brazil-based group WEG

First phase of Bujagali dam project commissioned

Bujagali_JinjaUganda’s prime minister Amama Mbabazi, has commissioned the first 50 MW phase of the Bujagali Hydro Electricity Dam Project at Jinja

Power subsidy scrapped in Uganda

Power_UgandaUganda’s minister of Energy and Mineral Development Engineer, Irene Muloni, has announced the scrapping of subsidy on power tariffs

Action taken to alleviate Zimbabwe power crisis

cziMeasures have been taken by the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries to alleviate the debilitating power crisis that continues to cripple industrial production

Gas boom offers 'great opportunities'

africa_2012“Growth projections for oil and gas in Southern and East Africa are the best they have ever been,” said Nick de Blocq, Business Development Manager at Schlumberger East and Southern Africa. “The region holds a treasure trove of opportunities for local oil and gas sectors.”