US-Africa Summit kicks off on 19 March in Washington
This year’s US-Africa Summit kicks off on the 19-20 March 2026, in Washington. This year’s theme to lead discussions is ‘the Future of the US & Africa Energy Partnership’, PAS…
Protesters block access roads to Mthatha CBD demanding housing and electricity after the storm
Protesting residents of Ngangelizwe, in the Eastern Cape, are burning tyres on public roads and damaging Municipal infrastructure. They are up in arms about permanent housing for families affected by…
Mulilo’s Orkney Solar project reached financial close
Mulilo Energy announced a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Etana Energy. Through this agreement, a contracted export capacity of 150 MWAC (electricity delivered to the grid), will be supplied to…
Three wind farms commissioned to supply 420MW
Three wind farms -San Kraal, Phezukomoya and Coleskop, part of Koruson 1, were commissioned. EDF Power announced on Friday, that the farms will supply a combined 420 Megawatts (MW) of…
Wits to establish a Hydrogen Localisation Initiative (SAHLI)
The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) announced plans to establish a South Africa Hydrogen Localisation Initiative (SAHLI), this week. The facility is in partnership with Air Liquide South Africa and…
Eskom studying High Court ruling in favour of Sibanye
A fed up Sibanye‐Stillwater and others (“Sibanye”) took Eskom to court, for refusing its wayleave application. Sibanye wants to develop a 50 Megawatt (MW) behind the meter Photovoltaic (PV) power…
Journey to net zero extended to smart agriculture and transport
Alderman Xanthea Limburg, Mayoral Committee Member in the City of Cape Town, said renewable projects to secure energy, include wheeling and the cash for power scheme, both part of the…
Two employees of City Power’s contractor nabbed
Two employees who work for City Power’s contractor, were arrested on Tuesday, by a joint operation with the Hawks’ Anti-Corruption Unit. The two were arrested on allegations they demanded a…
Gauteng to inject R10 billion in Waste to Energy projects
Gauteng will inject R10 billion into Waste to Energy (W2E) projects. Panyaza Lesufi, Premier of Gauteng, said plans for facilities are gaining traction in Midrand, Thembisa and Centurion. Speaking at…
Multiple reasons why Mthatha South is in the dark, following storms
Some electricity poles are lying in wet areas, south of Mthatha, after a storm ravaged parts of King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality, in the Eastern Cape, on the 13th of February…