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South Africa seeks billions in climate funds as it keeps coal plants open 
By: Reuters 31st October 2024 South Africa pledged to slash emissions across its fleet of coal-fired power plants in a bid to secure $2.6-billion in climate finance. That’s... →
In another shock move, Eskom seeks review of Nersa decision to issue four new trading licences
By: Terence Creamer 31st October 2024 In another surprise move, Eskom has taken the seemingly regressive step of approaching the High Court for a review of the National Energy Regulator... →
Initial findings of Chile’s green hydrogen valley study ‘very promising’, Anglo reports
By: Martin Creamer 30th October 2024 The initial findings of the study to ascertain the feasibility of the development of a green hydrogen valley in Chile’s central zone are “very... →
R390bn in electricity investment ‘tangible evidence’ of benefits of reforms
By: Terence Creamer 30th October 2024 The first phase of Operation Vulindlela, which was set up jointly by the Presidency and the National Treasury to oversee structural economic... →
Unlocking private participation in infrastructure, starting with grid, at heart of Godongwana’s ‘pro-growth agenda’
By: Terence Creamer 30th October 2024 Scaling up private-sector participation (PSP) in the delivery of infrastructure emerged as a central component of the “pro-growth agenda” outlined... →
World needs development rethink - Unctad
By: Schalk Burger 30th October 2024 Slow growth, high debt, weak investment and the risk of fragmented trade are contributing to widespread discontent affecting developed and... →
Draft Petroleum Products Bill published for public comment emphasises energy security and sustainable growth
30th October 2024 On 21 October 2024, the draft Petroleum Products Bill (Bill) was published in the Government Gazette in South Africa. The draft Bill will regulate... →
Implats commissions 35 MW solar project, expanded smelter at Zimplats
By: Martin Creamer 30th October 2024 The commissioning of the solar project and the enlarged furnace complex at Zimplats has positioned this Zimbabwe platinum group metals (PGM)... →
