After being in operation for about three months, London-listed Rainbow Rare Earths says work at its laboratory, in Johannesburg, is progressing well. The company notes that the laboratory is... 

SteelXperts, a black woman-owned and managed South African-based provider of quality steel fabrication and steel installation services, participated in the ground-breaking, Redstone CSP Project in... 

Grid-connected renewable-energy provider Energy Exchange of Southern Africa (EXSA) has achieved progress on two utility-scale solar projects, including one that is expected to come online from... 

State-owned utility Eskom and South Korean State-owned company Korea Plant Service and Engineering (Kepco KPS) have formed a strategic partnership focused on non-commercial research, technical... 

Transformer manufacturer LH Marthinusen (LHM), a division of electromechanical equipment manufacturer ACTOM, has launched its new R32-million industrial fan production facility, in Germiston,... 

For South Africa’s high-energy sectors, such as manufacturing, food processing, commercial estates, industrial operations and hospitality, energy is more than just a line item. It is a growing risk. 

Power utility Eskom on May 28 confirmed that an emergency siren was inadvertently activated during routine maintenance and assured the public that there was no emergency. "At approximately 14:00... 

The Independent Power Producer (IPP) Office has confirmed that a request for qualification will be issued in July in preparation for the first phase of the procurement of independent transmission... 

Infrastructure South Africa (ISA) is currently preparing and packaging 34 projects with an estimated capital value of R259-billion, says ISA acting head Mameetse Masemola, with these projects... 

The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) supports the country adopting small modular reactors (SMRs) and believes that it can play a key role in this process. So affirms Necsa Group... 

State-owned utility Eskom has issued an invitation to tender (ITT) for the construction of a pilot renewable green hydrogen facility (RHF) at its Research, Testing and Development (RT&D) unit, in... 

South African Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa on Tuesday reaffirmed the country’s commitment to coal-based energy. He was delivering the keynote address at the Enlit Africa... 

As South Africa grapples with energy security and environmental challenges, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor Lesedi is positioning itself at the forefront of sustainable... 

Energy and chemicals group Sasol has announced a dramatic 70% cut to the capital expenditure (capex) budget associated with its greenhouse-gas emission reduction roadmap to 2030, while still... 

In this article, IMPOWER business development executive Matthew Cruise writes that Eskom's recent push to register all grid-tied solar systems has sparked controversy in South Africa's solar... 

Strengthening South African mining is key to strengthening South Africa’s domestic economy as well as its geopolitical standing, which is all-important at this time of global economic disruption.... 

The market for a pioneering solar-battery solution tailored to meet the needs of informal businesses such as spaza shops, salons, tailors, mechanics and restaurants operating in South Africa’s... 

This week we profile Sibulele Dlova, GM for sub-Saharan Africa at GameChange Solar, the second-largest global provider of solar-tracker solutions used in utility-scale and ground-mounted... 

Effective stakeholder engagement, consensus aimed at outlining key strategies for alleviating pressing industry challenges and the promotion of profitable and sustainable operations are effective... 

Energy trader Discovery Green and fuels and chemical group Sasol have teamed up to form a new venture that will supply wheeled renewable electricity to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)... 

This week: Barrick’s drill bit adds 111-million gold equivalent ounces at a mere $10/oz; Eskom aims to smooth maintenance profile after difficult summer; and the good gold price is providing much... 

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has fingered cumulative outage slippages of 3 100 MW as the reason behind South Africa’s latest bout of loadshedding – the sixth this year.... 

Mining company Menar is very hopeful that trade relations between South Africa and the US are normalised very soon, and points out that if they are not, the US will also be adversely affected and... 

Power utility Eskom has announced that it will implement Stage 2 loadshedding during the evening peak from 16:00 until 22:00 from today until Thursday, May 15, in order to manage limited generation... 

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) should reassess its tariff and work towards eliminating the difference between prepaid and postpaid customers, as prepaid customers will pay a fixed monthly fee of... 

The Government Business Partnership has agreed to what is being described as an “intensified phase” of delivery on the priority interventions vital to economic growth and job creation following a... 

The countdown is on! From 20-22 May 2025, the vibrant city of Cape Town will host Enlit Africa, the continent’s most electrifying gathering of power, energy and water professionals. This is not... 

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) says the decision by the Energy Regulator to approve a curtailment framework will help unlock scarce grid connection capacity for wind projects... 

The electricity pricing agreement for Hillside Aluminium in KwaZulu-Natal reflects the South African government’s policy to support strategic industries that create value for the nation, South32... 

Eskom intends hosting an open day for independent power producers (IPPs) and aggregators in the near future to market its virtual wheeling solution, which was officially launched at the end of... 

In this article, IMPOWER business development executive Matthew Cruise writes that the South African commercial and industrial (C&I) property sector is facing a major regulatory inflection point as... 

The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has announced that interim CEO Segomoco Scheppers will conclude his secondment and return to State-owned Eskom. He had been seconded to lead... 

State-owned rail freight company Transnet’s continuous improvement team recently launched a 160-wagon train initiative on the North Corridor to improve slot utilisation and double network capacity,... 

Serious questions continue to be raised about both the content of the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for electricity currently being discussed at the National Economic Development and Labour... 

South Africa’s Government of National Unity Cabinet has endorsed a plan to incorporate three new reform priorities under the umbrella of Operation Vulindlela, which will now oversee and coordinate... 

Solar as a service provider Wetility has launched an AI-enabled solution for its customers to automatically optimise their solar and battery usage to improve electricity account savings, while... 

By: Kenneth Lourens Understanding Power Surges 

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has described the wheeling framework approved by the regulator as highly “consequential” for the sector, as well as for meeting government’s... 

Although mining input costs have moderated in the first quarter of this year compared with the same period in 2024, significant pressures remained, the Minerals Council South Africa revealed on May... 

Harmony Gold Mining Company is on track to meet full-year guidance with the underground recovered grade guidance increased to more than 6 g/t. South Africa’s Mponeng and Papua New Guinea’s Hidden... 

Eskom CEO Dan Marokane has indicated that the State-owned utility is planning to “smooth” its maintenance profile over a longer horizon to avoid the security-of-supply risks currently associated... 

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has announced that the load factor for proposed gas-to-power (GtP) plants in South Africa will be increased from 25% to above 50%. Speaking...