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Happening in Parliament this week
19th August 2024 The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) will conduct a two-day induction workshop for its newly elected chairpersons of select committees and... →
Ramokgopa withdraws 2.5 GW nuclear-procurement determination citing lack of public consultation 
By: Terence Creamer 16th August 2024 Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has withdrawn a Ministerial determination for the procurement of 2 500 MW of new nuclear... →
Exxaro expecting interest rates to begin to lower during the remainder of this year
By: Martin Creamer 15th August 2024 Johannesburg-listed coal and energy company Exxaro is expecting the Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank, the Bank of England and the South... →
Saudi firm plans hydrogen-powered skyscraper in Egypt's new capital
By: Reuters 14th August 2024 A Saudi-controlled real estate firm says it plans to break ground early next year in Egypt's new capital on a $1-billion, 50-storey office tower... →
Baker McKenzie Strengthens Global Disputes Capabilities with Triple Hire in Johannesburg
14th August 2024 Baker McKenzie today announces the further expansion of its global Disputes practice with the addition of Michelle Porter-Wright and Rebecca... →
South Africa's infrastructure spend plans soar as energy woes ease
By: Bloomberg 13th August 2024 The value of South Africa’s planned investment projects increased sharply in the first half of 2024, boosted by sustained electricity supply,... →
Democracy crisis or state crisis in Africa?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 12th August 2024 For democracy and multilateralism in Africa to prosper, the continent needs strong states with institutions that deliver. Africa’s myriad... →
South Africa battles to fund vital grid upgrade for green energy
By: Reuters 12th August 2024 South Africa's plan to expand its power grid, now the biggest bottleneck to replacing coal with renewables, has hit a snag: finding investors to... →
