Renewable energy growth and fossil fuel reality this year
As countries race to secure energy security, economic competitiveness and climate credibility, a clear divide has emerged between petro-states, whose economies remain... Read more.
Rio Tinto’s asset sell-off cuts decarbonisation commitments
Rio Tinto’s decision to sell up to $15-billion worth of assets and rein in spending marks one of the most significant strategic resets by a global mining major... Read more.
Coastal floods reveal fragilities in SA’s climate resilience
South Africa’s coastline and interior were struck by a series of catastrophic flood events in 2025. These recurring disasters raise the urgency, and agency, of... Read more.
South Africa’s food waste crisis is a climate blind spot
South Africa is throwing away more than 10-million tonnes of food every year, yet millions of households struggle to access sufficient nutrition. With the festive... Read more.
Sabma pushes for local battery manufacturing
South Africa’s emerging battery-manufacturing industry has taken a decisive step onto the policy stage. Six domestic manufacturers have formed the South African... Read more.
Wheat industry warns of imminent failure as imports surge, costs rise and yields fall
South Africa’s wheat sector, which is a backbone of the country’s bread supply and rural employment, is showing deep distress signals. Recent warnings from Grain... Read more.
Eskom’s unbundling milestone: Impact on market reform, renewable energy
Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has formally approved Eskom’s revised unbundling plan, clearing the way for a structural transformation... Read more.
Low income earners pay highest price for off-grid solar
Across sub-Saharan Africa, off-grid solar has long been marketed as a cheaper, decentralised, cleaner and entrepreneurial alternative to limited public electricity.... Read more.
Uber rolls out Electric Go and Moto in Johannesburg
Uber has moved decisively into South Africa’s electric-mobility transition, launching its first fully electric ride-hailing service, Uber Go Electric, while expanding... Read more.
PIC backs gas strategy to anchor South Africa’s energy transition
South Africa’s energy transition gained a significant boost this week after the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) approved a landmark strategy on natural gas.... Read more.
