AEF outcomes: Powering South Africa’s energy transition

Stuart MacWilliam|Published

Discover how the Africa Energy Forum is positioning South Africa as a leader in the continent's energy transition, highlighting both achievements and the challenges ...

Nuclear activists remain ambivalent of Eskom delaying Koeberg Unit 1 return

Banele Ginindza|Published

Eskom announces a month-long delay in the return of Koeberg Unit 1 to service due to defects found in steam generator tubes, prompting discussions on safety standards ...

The role and future of nuclear power in South Africa

Professor Bismark Tyobeka|Published

As South Africa navigates its energy crisis, could nuclear power be the key to a sustainable future? Discover the historical context and future potential of the ...

Asia leads in renewable energy growth while Africa lags - Irena

Philippa Larkin|Published

The latest Irena report reveals a stark contrast in renewable energy growth, with Asia dominating new capacity additions while Africa struggles to keep pace. Discover ...

South Africa’s renewable energy drive remains strong as businesses seek resilient energy strategies

Jared Nivison|Published

Amidst escalating tariff hikes and reliability issues from Eskom, South African businesses are increasingly turning to renewable energy solutions. This shift not ...

Government unveils 59 bankable biodiversity projects aiming for R8 million in green finance

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Dr Dion George, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, announces 59 bankable biodiversity projects aimed at generating over $450,000 in green finance, ...

Eskom adapts to winter demand spikes with strategic generation recovery plan

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Eskom announces a stable power supply during South Africa's cold snap, detailing its Generation Recovery Plan and urging citizens to manage electricity consumption ...

JUWI and JA Solar sign 420 000-panel deal for Glencore and Sasol/Air Liquide solar projects

Philippa Larkin|Published

JUWI Renewable Energies partners with JA Solar to deliver 420 000 solar panels for groundbreaking projects, set to enhance South Africa's renewable energy landscape ...

Transforming energy: Absa CIB's R1. 6 billion boost for South Africa's wind farm

Philippa Larkin|Published

Discover how Absa CIB's R1. 6 billion financing is set to transform South Africa's renewable energy landscape with the FE Overberg Wind Project, the largest privately ...

SA's iconic protea flower relocates as climate warms

AFP|Published

Through trial and error, Thuynsma has been able to cultivate close to 200 protea varieties, including some long forgotten and abandoned by farmers in their original ...

The evolving landscape of solar energy for South African industries

Ashley Lechman|Published

As South Africa navigates its energy future, the time to rethink solar is now. Uncover how a new era of energy diversity could redefine sustainability and profits ...

Natural gas and Africa’s energy future: balancing growth and sustainability

Adrian Strydom|Published

Several African countries are already benefiting from utilising natural gas reserves.

Rethinking social and labour plans: from compliance to transformational community development

Mzila I. Mthenjane|Published

Too often, when the disaster or distress hits, communities turn to mining companies to provide services and infrastructure.

SA's green hydrogen initiatives gain momentum with R650 million development funding

Banele Ginindza|Published

South Africa is making strides in its green hydrogen sector with significant investments and initiatives aimed at establishing the country as a global leader in ...

Why local government fiscal health must be climate-proofed

Zimasa Vazi|Published

South Africa's local governments are at a crossroads as they confront climate realities that threaten their financial stability. Discover how municipalities can ...

What Africa’s renewable investment wave requires most is design

Avania Moosa and Chetan Jeeva|Published

Project finance remains the dominant mode of capital deployment, limited by nascent markets and structured around risk more than strategy.

Unlocking youth potential to boost South Africa’s energy sector

Viren Sookhun|Published

To build a sustainable workforce, the journey into the energy sector needs to start as early as Grade 10, when students begin to make subject and career choices. ...

Road Freight Association clarifies AARTO rollout is not imminent

Philippa Larkin|Published

The Road Freight Association has responded to circulating rumours about the imminent rollout of AARTO, stating that such claims are highly improbable and urging ...

Clean energy investment rising despite economic uncertainty: IEA

AFP|Published

Amid global economic uncertainty, the International Energy Agency reports a record surge in clean energy investments, outpacing fossil fuel spending for the first ...