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Eskom’s proposed tariff hikes untenable; reduction mechanisms being weighed – Ramokgopa
Updated 6 hours ago By: Irma Venter

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa is confident that government will be able to positively intervene on Eskom’s tariff-hike application for the 2025/26 financial year at the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa).... 


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Conference discusses importance of defining ESG, establishing good governance
Updated 5 hours ago By: Sabrina Jardim

While environmental, social and governance (ESG) has risen in prominence globally, the concept has become too broad, opening it up to uncertainty and criticism, Genesis Analytics partner Ryan Short... 


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First Mwari deployed in Mozambique returns to Wonderboom for inspection
3rd October 2024 By: Darren Parker

The first Mwari precision strike aircraft deployed in Mozambique returned recently to Paramount’s aircraft production facility at Wonderboom Airport, in South Africa, for its major original... 


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TotalEnergies CEO to meet Mozambique president to move forward with project in country
3rd October 2024 By: Reuters

TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanne said he planned to go to Mozambique later this month to meet the country's new president about the company's planned Mozambique LNG project. "The project remains... 


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Pan African’s masterstroke gold operation gets going under budget, ahead of schedule
Updated 4 hours ago By: Martin Creamer

The biggest takeaway from the hugely profitable Mogale tailings retreatment (MTR) operation that was commissioned west of Johannesburg by Pan African Resources on Thursday is that one can make a... 


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Phillips says Transnet not yet on track to meet 193Mt rail ‘stretch target’
2nd October 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Meeting the 193-million-ton rail stretch target set under the newly launched second phase of the partnership between business and government would require a significant amount of work and... 


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Mainstream Renewable reaches financial close on 50 MW solar PV plant
2nd October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Wind and solar energy company Mainstream Renewable Power has reached financial close on its 50 MW Ilikwa solar PV plant. Construction of the plant, located in the Free State, has already started... 


South Africa nominates Bajabulile Tshabalala for AfDB president
2nd October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa’s Cabinet formally endorsed development finance institution the African Development Bank (AfDB) senior VP Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala as its nominee for the role of president of the... 


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Sugarcane farmers appeal for sugar tax repeal or moratorium on increases until 2030
2nd October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Two South African sugarcane farming associations, the South African Cane Growers Association (SA Canegrowers) and the South African Farmers Development Association (Safda), have said they are... 


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Chinese vehicle sales accelerating rapidly in South Africa – Lightstone Auto
2nd October 2024 By: Irma Venter

If you think you are seeing more Chinese vehicles on the road, you are correct. Chinese vehicle brands accounted for 9% of all passenger and light commercial vehicles (light vehicles) sold in South... 


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South African CEOs see ‘green shoots’ as economic mood improves
2nd October 2024 By: Bloomberg

Sentiment about South Africa has improved since the formation of a coalition government but the nation needs to be cautious about complacency, according to chief executive officers at two of the... 


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Gauteng province planning to convert six hostels into 2 000 family units – Kubayi
2nd October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The Gauteng Department of Human Settlements is undertaking detailed planning for the eradication and conversion of six hostels owned by the provincial department to 2 000 family units, Human... 


Sanral's management of some provincial roads ensures lower costs for users – Creecy
2nd October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Road users are benefiting from lower fuel and vehicle maintenance costs, as well as lower costs for the repair or replacement of vehicle parts and cargo damaged while driving on provincial roads... 


Transnet Academy forms railway education partnership with UCT, UP
2nd October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The State-owned Transnet Academy has concluded a five-year partnership agreement with the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the University of Pretoria (UP), which will help it to enhance technical... 


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Low-emission hydrogen project approvals double, but demand and cost uncertainties weigh
2nd October 2024 By: Terence Creamer

A new International Energy Agency (IEA) report shows that the number of low-emission hydrogen projects to have advanced to a final investment decision (FID) stage doubled over the last 12 months,... 


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South Africa’s reforms in spotlight as nation woos investors
2nd October 2024 By: Bloomberg

South Africa will need to expedite reforms that can boost economic growth to sustain investor inflows that have flooded in since the formation of a coalition government, according to the world’s... 


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Magazine round up | 27 September 2024
Magazine round up | 27 September 2024

A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. 

CAUTIOUS MOOD: Recent volatility in the iron-ore price, which sank below $90/t for the first time since 2022 earlier this month, reflects concern about the steel crisis in China. But there is also a more cautious mood about the outlook for growth more generally, weighed down by political uncertainty in the US. However, steel-buying typically recovers after the Northern Hemisphere’s summer months, which could provide some respite. Photograph: Bloomberg
CAUTIOUS MOOD

Recent volatility in the iron-ore price, which sank below $90/t for the first time since 2022 earlier this month, reflects concern about the steel crisis in China. But there is also a more cautious... 

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Why platinum prices are bad when demand is good must be transparently investigated

When demand for a commodity is good, the price of that commodity is generally good – but not in the case of platinum. Every platinum mining company you speak to reports robust demand but pricing... 

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Distribution deadlock

Few would disagree that the current financial and operational model for electricity distribution is no longer fit for purpose. This lack of sustainability is reflected in the continual rise in the... 

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Tristan le Masne, MD for Southern Africa at Alstom
Tristan le Masne

This week we profile Tristan le Masne, MD for Southern Africa at Alstom, whose portfolio ranges from high-speed trains to commuter trains, metros, monorails, trams, locomotives, turnkey systems,... 

FISSION AGAIN: Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa is the latest government champion of nuclear. He has described opposition to the technology as unscientific and has insisted that South Africa should be gearing up to add more capacity beyond Koeberg. The question that this latest ‘fission expedition’ needs to answer is not the science, however, but rather the hard-nosed technoeconomics.
FISSION AGAIN

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa is the latest government champion of nuclear. He has described opposition to the technology as unscientific and has insisted that South... 

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