African Energy Bank launches R16bn oil and gas funding
The newly formed African Energy Bank (AEB) has announced the rollout of $10-billion (R160-billion) in first-phase funding, targeting major oil and gas projects in... Read more.
Engie secures 240 MW solar project in the Free State
South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme Bid Window 7 has named Engie as a preferred bidder for a 240-megawatt solar photovoltaic... Read more.
R400bn needed to upgrade SA’s failing water systems
South Africa needs an estimated R400-billion to repair and upgrade its failing water and sanitation infrastructure, a scale of investment that highlights the depth... Read more.
Indaba pushes for beneficiation and African unity for critical minerals
Critical minerals, industrialisation and geopolitical leverage took centre stage at the Invest in African Mining Indaba this past week as African governments warned... Read more.
SA food crisis persists despite expanded food aid
South Africa’s food insecurity crisis is worsening, even among households already receiving food assistance, according to new research that underscores the limits... Read more.
Nersa clarifies solar registration rules for households
South Africa’s energy regulator has moved to calm the growing public anxiety around the registration of rooftop solar and other small-scale embedded generation... Read more.
Government is under no obligation to rehabilitate old mines – Mantashe
Gwede Mantashe, the Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, has drawn a firm line on the government’s role in the rehabilitation of disused or ownerless dormant... Read more.
Uber Eats partnership unlocks R1bn for township businesses in Gauteng
A public private partnership between Uber Eats and the Gauteng Department of Economic Development has surpassed its original targets, unlocking more than R1-billion... Read more.
Battery arbitrage can unlock new value in the Western Cape
As load shedding recedes, South Africa’s battery boom is entering a new phase. Thousands of battery energy storage systems (BESS), installed by businesses to survive... Read more.
Drones fly to the centre of SA’s agritech economy
South Africa’s agricultural sector is under growing pressure from climate volatility, water scarcity and rising input costs. As farmers grapple with these structural... Read more.
