A flagship green hydrogen project is positioned to support industrial development in the Vaal — but there’s no sign of it and little awareness among the communities it is meant to serve
Under prepaid metering systems, customers must pay upfront for electricity before they can use it
With just two weeks remaining until the Africa Energy Indaba, momentum is rapidly building for what promises to be one of the most influential energy gatherings on the continent. All under one roof. The Africa Energy Indaba continues to serve as a strategic platform where policy direction is shaped, procurement priorities are discussed, and energy partnerships are forged to […]
A year after the president’s first State of the Nation address as the leader of a coalition government, performance has been good and bad
It can rebuild the industrial base, create demand in the economy, diversify trade partnerships and deepen links with the continent’s regional trade networks, and, finally, dismantle apartheid spatial development patterns
Anglo Platinum has invested in renewable energy but ignored the local community’s proposals for socially-owned clean energy
Producing cement, plastic, steel, aluminium and food causes greenhouse gases, but a circular economy can reduce emissions
Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says a pilot project to involve the private sector in electricity transmission will provide the government with fiscal relief
Standard Bank, a leader in Africa’s energy and infrastructure development, is proud to announce changes to its sustainable finance mobilisation targets aimed at maximising positive impact and supporting the decarbonisation of Africa’s economies. The revised targets emphasise Standard Bank’s commitment to leading energy and infrastructure development on the continent. In 2022, Standard Bank set a […]
The 2025 budget reflects a measured outlook on the energy landscape, highlighting progress that has been made and lingering problems
The continent must use energy minerals for its development rather than feeding them to industrialised countries
Water, energy and food are central to sustainable development, socio-ecological and economic sustainability, healthy ecosystems and improved livelihoods. The three resources are key to climate change adaptation, mitigation and resilience and human and environmental well-being. The centrality of water, energy, and food (WEF) to the sustainable development goals is also evidenced by their interconnectedness of […]
The industry has the potential to grow if there is more investment in exploration projects
The new Act heralds a bold move away from Eskom’s monopoly but there is potential for challenge
The transition to renewable energy in Africa presents an opportunity to promote gender equality and empower the youth
But the financing models, which blend loans with private investments, could deepen African countries’ debt crisis
A strong presidency would establish mechanisms for accountability, ensuring that promises made during G20 summits translate into measurable progress
The fight for climate justice must include the people who are most affected, including those in the Arab region
South Africa has received pledges of about $11.6 billion for its just energy transition. Oxpeckers Investigative Environmental Journalism asked the treasury how much will be given to Mpumalanga and what is being done about indebted municipalities to ensure they get the funds for the transition
Companies mining commodities needed for the global energy transition are accused of keeping affected communities in Madagascar in the dark about their plans
