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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... →
Mixed reactions to Godongwana’s Budget
By: Thabi Shomolekae 30th October 2024 Political parties expressed mixed reactions to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) on Wednesday, with... →
New strategies explored to address big Eskom defaulters, as Rand West City shows way under current relief scheme
By: Terence Creamer 30th October 2024 The National Treasury reports that additional strategies are being explored together with stakeholder departments and Eskom to address the... →
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... →
Batting away Eskom objections, Nersa approves four new electricity traders and first private import/export licence 
By: Terence Creamer 29th October 2024 The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has approved four new electricity trading licences, the issuance of which had been opposed by... →
SA: Nonceba Mhlauli: Address by Deputy Minister in The Presidency, on the occasion of the UNDP OFS Roundtable, Pretoria (28/10/2024)
29th October 2024 Speaking recently at the Inaugural Just Energy Transition (JET) Municipal Conference, President Cyril Ramaphosa reiterated that rapid, sustainable... →
Morgan Stanley sees fiscal gains easing South Africa junk rating
By: Bloomberg 28th October 2024 South Africa’s improving economic prospects after years of lackluster growth will result in better fiscal metrics and may soon lead to an upgrade... →
