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Investment in African Renewable Energy Reaches $3.6 Billion in 2011
First, the bad news. Although Africa has vast fossil and renewable energy sources, only twenty percent of its population has direct access to electricity and in some rural areas, four out of five people are completely without power. According to the UN,...
Ethiopia Preparing to Supply 400 MW of Power to Kenya Late 2015
Ethiopia is preparing to supply 400 MW of power to its neighbor Kenya late 2015 as part of the country’s drive to become Africa’s giant power supplier in the region.
South African Commission to Investigate the Arms Deal has Power to Subpoena Cabinet Ministers
The commission set up to investigate the arms deal will be able to subpoena witnesses – including cabinet ministers – and have the power of search and seizure, the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Jeff Radebe has revealed.
Ethiopia Signs $300m Accord with Ten International Companies for Rehabilitation Works on Its Energy Sector
Ethiopia has signed a $300 million accord with ten international companies for rehabilitation works on its energy sector.
India And Asian Development Bank Sign $132m Loan Agreement for Strengthening Bihar’s Power Sector
The Government of India and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a $132 million loan agreement for strengthening Bihar’s power sector. The signatories to the loan were Shri Venu Rajamony, Joint Secretary (Multilateral Institutions), Department of...
Patient Recruiter Convicted in Texas of Hurricane-Related Medicare Fraud
Marion Beverly Metoyer, a patient recruiter for a Houston durable medical equipment company, was convicted of health care fraud involving claims of Hurricane damage to power wheelchairs. Full Story Available at:Patient Recruiter Convicted in Texas of...
Iranian Nuclear Power Plant Ready to Power Up
Iranian state media reported on Monday that the nation’s Russian-built nuclear power plant will start generating electricity in the next two months.
Former Federal Probation Officer Convicted on Civil Rights Charges
Mark John Walker, 52, of Eugene, Oregon, pleaded guilty to violating victims’ Constitutional rights by engaging in sexual contact or aggravated sexual abuse with female offenders who were under his direct supervision as a federal probation officer...
