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SA: Cyril Ramaphosa: Address by South Africa's President, at the Annual General Meeting of Business Unity South Africa (28/08/2024)
28th August 2024 This is the first BUSA AGM since the elections in May and the formation of a Government of National Unity. By its very nature, a Government of... →
Competition in South Africa’s electricity market: new law paves the way, but it won’t be a smooth ride
28th August 2024 South Africa endured an electricity crisis from 2008 characterised by intermittent rolling blackouts and a growing culture of non-payment. The... →
The G7, South Africa and the Sustainable Climate Agenda for Africa
By: South African Institute of International Affairs 28th August 2024 The G7 needs to emphasise its value addition within the more inclusive G20 with an acute sensitivity to the fact that Africans are articulating... →
Giant batteries to store wind and solar power can speed up South Africa’s energy transition – how that can happen
27th August 2024 South Africa is at a pivotal moment in its energy transition: trying to decarbonise its economy (move away from coal) and make sure that everyone... →
Nersa promises ‘utmost transparency’ after confirming receipt of Eskom's MYPD6 submission 
By: Terence Creamer 27th August 2024 The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has confirmed that it received, on August 16, Eskom’s sixth multiyear price determination... →
Eskom holds back from declaring end to loadshedding pending return of delayed units
By: Terence Creamer 26th August 2024 Eskom has refrained from officially declaring an end to loadshedding despite having operated for more than 150 days without implementing rotational... →
Ghana presidential contenders promise to ease hardship as campaign ramps up
By: Reuters 26th August 2024 The two main contenders in Ghana's presidential election have launched duelling manifestos promising fiscal stability, jobs and a path out of the... →
Zambia adopts an open access regime for the electricity market 
26th August 2024 On 19 July 2024, Zambia enacted the Electricity (Open Access) Regulations, 2024 (Open Access Regulations), joining many other countries and... →
