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Govan Mbeki Local Municipality v Glencore Operations South Africa (Pty) Ltd and Others; Emalahleni Local Municipality v Glencore Operations South Africa (Pty) Ltd and Others (CCT 189/22; CCT 191/22) [2024] ZACC 25
22nd November 2024 Click here to read the full judgment on Saflii 1] This matter concerns municipal by laws which attempt to enforce municipal planning schemes by... →
Remodelled draft IRP to be unveiled next week for limited public consultation 
By: Terence Creamer 20th November 2024 A remodelled Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for electricity will be released to the public next week and is expected to deviate materially from the... →
Zimbabwe power tariff hike sparks 3 000 MW of energy investments
By: Bloomberg 20th November 2024 Zimbabwe’s decision to adopt tariffs that reflect costs has sparked a wave of investments in the energy sector that will help ease its power... →
On climate, will Trump have it all his own way?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 19th November 2024 The US anti-climate juggernaut is worrying, but several factors could mitigate a potential catastrophe. Donald Trump’s comments during his 2024... →
Affordability and Eskom inefficiencies come under scrutiny as Nersa hearings kick off 
By: Terence Creamer 18th November 2024 The issues of electricity affordability and Eskom’s inefficiencies emerged as recurring themes as the National Energy Regulator of South Africa... →
South Africa's revised carbon tax to be harsher but with more offsets, Treasury says
By: Reuters 15th November 2024 South Africa's revised carbon tax aims to balance the rival demands of climate activists and polluters by lowering tax-free allowances while... →
AFD approves another €400m JET-linked policy loan to South Africa
By: Terence Creamer 14th November 2024 Agence Française de Développement (AFD) has approved another €400-million policy-based loan to support South Africa’s Just Energy Transition (JET),... →
Mozambique in post-election turmoil: economic policies that could make a difference
14th November 2024 Turmoil following presidential and parliamentary elections in Mozambique has been severe. Preliminary official results from the 2024 elections... →
