Four SADC countries sign up to new power interconnector projectFOUR SADC countries have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop an electricity transmission interconnector, which will result in an increase in power trading among the participating utilities.

Namibia gets more electricity from ZimbabweTHE POWER purchase agreement signed between Namibia and Zimbabwe continues to bring more power to Namibia, with 40 megawatts (MW) more flowing in, an increase from 80MW to 120MW since August. National power utility, Nam- Power, confirmed that the agreement is on course and that Zimbabwe, through the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA), has since August increased its export to Namibia by 40MW from the previous 80MW.

Angola to assume OPEC presidency in 2009ANGOLA IS to chair the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) from 1 January 2009, Angolan oil minister, Desidério Costa has said.

Zambia-Zimbabwe power interconnector disconnectedZAMBIA ELECTRICITY Supply Company (ZESCO) has disconnected the Zambia-Zimbabwe power interconnector to protect the local power system from external disturbances following the blackouts experienced in early September.

Mozambique woos investors for hydro energy productionMOZAMBIQUE HAS invited foreign investors to build hydropower projects in 100 locations with a total estimated hydroelectric potential of up to 14,000 megawatts (MW), according to the national director New and Renewable Energy, Antonio Saide.

Dump fossil fuels for renewables: Africa urgedRURAL AREAS on the continent will remain without electricity for long time to come due to political underpinnings of the oil multinationals and Bretton Woods institutions, says an African Development Bank 2008 report.

Namibia switches on to solar powerTHE INCREASE in electricity tariffs and soaring fuel prices experienced in southern Africa and beyond has compelled many Namibians to rethink their energy sources.

Scientists propose solar tower to boost Namibia electricityA HUGE solar energy tower has been proposed to boost the electricity grid in Namibia.