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Eskom offers more details on envisaged roles of the NTCSA and the TSO
Eskom offers more details on envisaged roles of the NTCSA and the TSO
18th December 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom has provided further details on the distinctive roles it envisages being performed by the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) in relation to the transmission system when compared with the yet-to-be-established Transmission... 


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African Development Bank Group president Dr Sidi Ould Tah
African Development Fund secures record $11bn replenishment as Africa steps up as co-investor
17th December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The African Development Fund (ADF) has mobilised a record $11-billion under its 17th replenishment, marking a significant shift in Africa’s development financing model toward greater regional... 


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New Judges appointed to Companies Tribunal
17th December 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

National Cabinet has appointed several Judges to serve as members of the Companies Tribunal. These are: Judge Mohammed Navsa, Judge Kathleen Satchwell, Judge Robert Nugent, Judge Boissie Henry... 


ENGIE South Africa CEO Mohamed Hoosen
ENGIE expects to start construction of 240 MW Corona PV project in late 2026
17th December 2025 By: Terence Creamer

International energy company ENGIE reports that construction of its 240 MW Corona solar PV project in the Free State should begin in the fourth quarter of 2026, after the project was named as a... 


South Africa arrests Kenyans working on US refugee applications
South Africa arrests Kenyans working on US refugee applications
17th December 2025 By: Reuters

South Africa on Wednesday said its authorities had arrested and would deport seven Kenyan nationals illegally working on processing refugee applications for the US government. President Donald... 


EU to strengthen carbon levy on high-emission imports
17th December 2025 By: Reuters

The European Union will expand its carbon border levy - a fee charged on imports of high-emission goods - to cover car parts and washing machines, under European Commission proposals published on... 


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Joburg's power puzzle
Joburg's power puzzle
12th December 2025

Despite Johannesburg's population growing from 4.2-million in 2010 to 5.9-million in 2025, the amount of electricity the city sells is decreasing. City Power’s data shows a sharp drop. In 2009/10,... 


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South African inflation slows slightly in November
South African inflation slows slightly in November
17th December 2025 By: Reuters

South Africa's headline consumer inflation slowed to 3.5% year on year in November from 3.6% in October, data from the statistics agency showed on Wednesday. In month-on-month terms the Consumer... 


Global solar additions to fall for first time in 2026, says BNEF
Global solar additions to fall for first time in 2026, says BNEF
17th December 2025 By: Bloomberg

Solar installations are set to drop next year for the first time since the industry emerged as a global force two decades ago, as policy shifts and saturation in major markets temper demand. The... 


IEA still expecting coal demand to fall by 2030 despite record 2025 demand
IEA still expecting coal demand to fall by 2030 despite record 2025 demand
17th December 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Global coal demand is on course to rise by 0.5% in 2025, reaching a record 8.85-billion tonnes, the ‘Coal 2025’ report published by the International Energy Agency (IEA) shows. Nevertheless, the... 


Mozal will be placed on care-and-maintenance from mid-March.
Europe trawls for alternative aluminium supply in face of Mozal shutdown
17th December 2025 By: Reuters

A smelter shutdown in Mozambique is set to dent global aluminium supplies next year, analysts say, leaving the plant's core European Union customers searching for alternatives. South32 confirmed... 


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Ramokgopa announces four new solar PV projects under REIPPP Bid Window 7
15th December 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa on Monday announced the appointment of four additional preferred bidders for solar photovoltaic (PV) projects under the seventh bid window... 


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Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Seven international-led consortia prequalify to bid for $1bn inaugural private grid build programme
15th December 2025 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa has named seven pre-qualified bidders from an initial list of 17 respondents to the prequalification phase of the country’s inaugural independent transmission project (ITP) programme.... 


SA Tech Challenge winners recognised at Science Forum South Africa
15th December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Six technology-driven small, medium and micro enterprises were recognised at the SA Tech Challenge 2025 during the opening plenary of the 10th Science Forum South Africa (SFSA) in Pretoria, with a... 


Etana CEO Evan Rice
Two Western Cape wind farms secure offtake, reach financial close
15th December 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

South African energy trader Etana Energy has reported that it will purchase all of the renewable electricity generated by two new wind farms being built by global renewables group Acciona Energía... 


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Leadership bottleneck risk grows as succession slows – exec search firm
15th December 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

As executive mobility between roles and organisations accelerates globally, CEO succession in South Africa has slowed significantly since the Covid-19 pandemic, placing renewed pressure on... 


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Transnet maintains improved performance in interim results
15th December 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

State-owned logistics group Transnet says its financial performance for the six months ended September 30 was positive, driven by increased volumes across the business, resulting in increased... 


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Magazine round up | 10 December 2025
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A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. 

BURNING ISSUE: As with efforts to salvage the integrated Newcastle steel mill, policy and electricity-tariff interventions aimed at sustaining and reviving the country’s ferrochrome smelters are also facing headwinds. It is widely accepted that the 900%-plus increase in electricity tariffs since 2008 is the reason why many smelters are uncompetitive and unprofitable. However, a subsidy in this area will have serious price consequences for other electricity users, including industrial firms facing similar competitiveness pressures.
BURNING ISSUE

As with efforts to salvage the integrated Newcastle steel mill, policy and electricity-tariff interventions aimed at sustaining and reviving the country’s ferrochrome smelters are also facing... 

Improving asset performance for more resilient mining operations

In today’s African mining sector, reliability has become a daily challenge rather than a maintenance metric. Teams work in environments where equipment rarely gets a break, conditions shift without... 

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I saw the crescent . . .

As the sun sets on 2025, South Africa’s long-awaited recovery is becoming visible like the first sliver of a waxing crescent days after a new moon. While still modest, the 0.5% GDP expansion in the... 

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Jordan Marsh, MD of Integrated Pump Technology
Jordan Marsh

This week we profile Jordan Marsh, MD of Integrated Pump Technology, a specialist supplier of high-performance dewatering pump solutions across Africa.  



GETTING OLD: The shadow created by the ‘flood the zone’ strategy implemented when President Donald Trump took office in late January extended across the world and was highly unsettling, especially on the trade front. However, as 2025 comes to an end, there are signs that the world is tiring of the hyperbole, distraction and tantrums. Perhaps the pushback in relation to Trump’s unilateral and unbalanced ‘peace plan’ for Ukraine and Russia will be the start of a more assertive diplomatic response in 2026.
GETTING OLD

The shadow created by the ‘flood the zone’ strategy implemented when President Donald Trump took office in late January extended across the world and was highly unsettling, especially on the trade... 

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