€400m to boost Africa’s private sector
The African Development Bank Group (AFDB) and Italy’s National Promotional Institution Gruppo Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), have established a joint platform to boost Africa’s private sector. The Growth and…
Mixed reaction to extension of Koeberg licence
The Council of Geoscience (CGS) has joined several organizations to congratulate Eskom’s decision to extend Koeberg Nuclear Power Station’s license to 2044. Mosa Mabuza, Chief Executive Officer of the CGS,…
Is TotalEnergies moving towards more renewable energy in SA?
The energy giant, TotalEnergies, announced today from its headquarters in Paris, that it would be ditching Blocks 11B/12B and 5/6/7. The blocks are off the Southern coast of South Africa,…
Inside the State of Climate Report
The State of Climate Action Report, documents impacts of climate change to South Africa. The report was launched by the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) last week, to coincide with the…
Three Eskom contractor employees arrested
3 employees of companies contracted by Eskom were arrested for stealing diesel at Kusile Power Station on Tuesday this week. The three, an Excavator Operator and two mechanics, were arrested…
City Power and SANCO tussle
City Power said it is worried about the safety of its technicians, after a protest by members of South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) yesterday. Isaac Mangena, Spokesperson of City…
Electricity supply interruptions
Eskom announced an interruption to electricity to Meadowlands Zones 6 – 12 tomorrow from 09am – 6pm, due to maintenance to be conducted on the distribution network. In a notice…
Wind energy progress in SA
If the Integrated Resource Plan is implemented, coal decommissioned by 2030, is meant to amount to about 33, 364 MW. According to the old Integrated Resource Plan,total installed capacity of…
Energy event highlighted opportunities
The Inward Buying Mission event brought delegates from 10 African countries to Johannesburg and Cape Town, to explore South Africa’s energy project opportunities last week. Business came from all corners…
Offshore wind energy potential in SA
While the United Kingdom and Norway, have the world’s leading floating wind industry, a study completed in 2024, found there is great potential right here in South Africa. The Western…