East Africa – Page 6 – African Energy & Infrastructure

The Syrah Resources Limited Board has announced its approval to finance a solar and battery hybrid power system in Mozambique.

May 5, 2022
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Syrah Resources selected an 11.25MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) installation combined with an 8.5MW/MWh battery energy storage system which will be integrated into Balama’s existing diesel power generation plant. Extensive due diligence was undertaken on equipment selection and suppliers of the solar PV modules, battery energy storage technology and hybrid control system. Presently, Balama is solely

Uganda’s prisons to benefit from pilot Charcoal to Power Project

May 5, 2022
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The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) to phase out the use of biomass through their Charcoal to Power Project. Uganda Prisons Service’s facilities will transit from using biomass for cooking to using electricity for cooking. This initiative is under a project named The Charcoal

Readout of Vice President Harris’s Meeting with President Hassan of Tanzania

May 5, 2022
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U.S Vice President Kamala Harris met with President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania in Washington. The Vice President underscored that the Biden-Harris Administration is committed to strengthening ties with Tanzania and with countries across Africa, based on the principles of mutual respect and equality. The Vice President welcomed President Hassan’s efforts to strengthen democracy and

Uganda: French and Chinese oil giants launch megaproject

February 15, 2022
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Critics have warned of the damage to biodiversity and local rights, as well as the global climate. But Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni is hoping for an economic boom. Two giant fossil fuel companies signed a deal on Tuesday to kick off a vast oil megaproject in Uganda despite criticism from environmentalist groups. The China National Offshore Oil

East Africa Council Pushes for Seamless Trade

January 26, 2022
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The East African Business Council is pushing for the revival of business committees to facilitate the seamless flow of goods and services at border points. The regional apex body of the Private Sector Association and Corporate has embarked on an ambitious plan to revamp joint border committees in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan and