The City of Tshwane and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) are exploring ways to lower electricity prices, through the use of a range of renewable energy sources.…
The second week of COP30 is well underway, as Ministers from around the world landed in Belém, Brazil, for high-level engagements. Closer to home, the Development Bank of Southern Africa…
The energy regulator (NERSA) has received approval to conduct tribunal proceedings. This follows the gazetting of rules, in line with the Electricity Regulation Act, 2006 (Act No. 4 of 2006),…
The Environmental Authorisation (EA) for offshore drilling in Blocks 5/6/7, of South Africa’s South-West Coast, was set aside by Judge Mangcu-Lockwood, last week. The case, was brought by The Green…
Electricity is now fully restored in parts of the City centre in Johannesburg. This follows an explosion at the Bree Substation, on Tuesday night, 11 November 2025, which left three…
Glencore, a mining company and Astron Energy are rebranding about 800 Caltex service stations, around the country. Glencore owns a 72% stake in Astron Energy, formerly Chevron SA. The two…
Mulilo Energy, a South African Renewable company, has entered into a USD 75 million (over R1 billion) investment deal with Norfund. Norfund is owned by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) through…
The African continent’s sustainable infrastructure development, has received a $100 million loan from the African Development Bank Group. The funds are for Emerging Africa and Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF), to…
Three on-site security guards were injured, and one rushed to the hospital with burnt wounds, following an explosion of the Bree Substation on Tuesday evening. As a result, parts of…
South Africa now needs a total investment of R1.6 trillion for the generation of cleaner energy, R383 billion for its transmission and another R1.5 trillion for operational expenses. Researchers have…
