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The future alternative to the traditional electric utility may emerge first in Tanzania. The East African nation has developed the best system of regulating and spurring off-grid power systems anywhere in the world, according to the annual Climatescope study into energy investment trends in developing nations by Bloomberg New Energy Finance.

ENGIE Africa brings Off-Grid Power to over 4 Million People, establishing its Position as Market Leader on the Continent  Africanews English

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Cyber criminals have been extending wings to cause tremendous distractions. The future of these cybercrimes is predicted to be much worse that we could ever imagine. Recently, the United States' electrical grid has been reported to be vulnerable to disruptive attacks by computer hackers that could shut off power to vital sectors of the economy and key public utilities, giving potential adversaries a new way of hitting the United States, according to a new study by a Washington think tank.

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South Africa has been experiencing a power crisis for some months. Some have decided that if they can't rely on the country's power provider, Eskom,, they will make an alternative plan.

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, this week launched a $5 million program to increase access to energy in Tanzania by developing a market for mini-grids. The initiative aims to bring affordable, off-grid renewable energy to households and businesses in rural Tanzania. 
IFC will work with project developers in Tanzania to promote commercially viable mini-grid business models, and will advise banks and financial institutions on how to extend long term finance to mini-grid...

 Mkurugenzi Mkuu wa Wakala wa Umeme Vijijini (REA), Lutengano Mwakahesya (PhD) (kushoto), pamoja na Mkurugenzi Mwendeshaji wa Kampuni ya Off Grid Electric Ltd, wakionesha seti ya mfumo wa vifaa vya umeme wa sola ambavyo vitatumika katika mpango wa kutumia umeme wa sola kwa nyumba milioni 1 wakati wakiwaonesha waandishi wa habari Dar es Salaam leo asubuhi.   Mkurugenzi Mkuu wa Wakala wa Umeme Vijijini (REA),...

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) approved an African Development Fund (ADF) Loan of USD 144.9 million1, to Kenya - Tanzania Power Interconnection Project.
The project will allow the two countries to exchange power. In addition, the Kenya-Tanzania Interconnection Project plays an important role in promoting regional integration through power trade.
The project is expected to improve the supply, reliability and affordability of electricity in the...

The evening news these days should carry a ‘18’ warning from the censorship board due to the vile and inflammatory language spewing out of politicians’ mouths.