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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... →
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... →
Powering Futures: The Green Skilling Opportunity
30th October 2024 South Africa is in the midst of a significant energy transition, aiming to add 120-150 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2050 while phasing out 20... →
Basic Education committee urges provinces to find other means and reconsider teacher post declarations
30th October 2024 The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education has urged provincial education departments to reconsider reducing the number of teachers next year and... →
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... →
Kenya on the UN Human Rights Council – a chance for redemption?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 29th October 2024 Kenya should seize the opportunity of its council membership to improve its human rights record at home. Kenya was among several African countries... →
South African budget eyed by investors for further reform steps
By: Bloomberg 29th October 2024 The new South African coalition government’s resolve to control debt and expedite reforms to fire up the lackluster economy will be put to the test... →
Life Esidimeni: Portraits of Lives Lost – Harriet Perlman & Mark Lewis
29th October 2024 In late 2015 and 2016, South Africa witnessed a horrific tragedy. 144 people entrusted to the Gauteng public health system died from neglect,... →