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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... →
2-million face Eskom power cut-off as meters reach deadline
20th November 2024 The DA is deeply concerned that a reported 2-million South African electricity users face their Eskom-supplied power being cut-off, as their... →
Positioning South Africa as guardian of the Cape route
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 20th November 2024 The country needs more than infrastructure upgrades to capitalise on the surge in shipping along the Cape Sea Route. The global shipping industry... →
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... →
Namibia aims to raise $450m to boost power generation
By: Bloomberg 20th November 2024 Namibia’s state-owned electricity utility plans to raise $450-million by selling bonds in the country and raising development bank loans to help... →
Lesufi’s government is killing Gauteng's economy, as house prices drop 1.1%
20th November 2024 Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi’s failure to tackle crime, and corruption and ensure access to quality health care has resulted in the decline of... →
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... →
Zambia, Zimbabwe face wake-up call after Kariba dam water levels plunge, Minister says
By: Bloomberg 19th November 2024 A plunge in water levels at the world’s largest man-made reservoir, which has left Zambia and Zimbabwe without power for hours, shows why they need... →