The recovery of South Africa’s two biggest State-owned companies — beset by years of corruption and theft — relies on one common component: protecting thousands of miles of cables from theft and... 

South African business confidence rose in the third quarter, helped by improving optimism about the business climate after the formation of a coalition government and stable electricity supply, a... 

Real GDP grew by a minimal 0.4% in the second quarter of the year, which could represent a turning point in the country’s business cycle, whose growth performance has been too low for too long,... 

Condolences have streamed in for the late Sifiso Dabengwa, who previously served as a nonexecutive director for State-owned power utility Eskom and CEO of telecommunications company MTN. The... 

The future outlook for South32, the mining and metals company spun out of BHP in 2015, has probably never looked brighter, says South32 CEO Graham Kerr. “It's a decade in for the company, and time... 

Platinum group metals (PGMs) and chrome producer Northam has entered into a power purchase agreement with an independent power producer for an 180 MW solar farm at its Zondereinde PGM mine on the... 

Eskom CEO Dan Marokane says the State-owned company is eager to participate in a “holistic conversation” about the gap that has emerged between the changes under way in the electricity sector and... 

Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) and power utility Eskom have signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) which sets out the terms for ongoing engagement related to GABS’ planned introduction of... 

Given the grid-related uncertainties that have overshadowed Bid Window Seven (BW7) of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP), it was somewhat positive to... 

Johannesburg gas supplier Egoli Gas aims to develop the capacity to receive liquefied natural gas (LNG) into its pipeline network, with plans to expand access to other major metropolitan areas... 

Within the last few months, the South African oil and gas industry has encountered both positive and negative impacts, however, inadequate legislative support presents a major hurdle, says energy... 

As demand for sustainable energy solutions intensifies, independent power producer SolarAfrica is set to unveil its suite of virtual power solutions at the upcoming Electra Mining Africa... 

Engineering and contracting group Murray & Roberts (M&R) expects to report narrowed losses for the financial year ended June 30. It expects to report a headline loss a share of between 19c and 29c... 

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday that clear communication is crucial for building trust and ensuring that policies are informed by the realities on the ground, assuring that government... 

Sustainable Power Solutions (SPS) has started to test and commission a R135-million solar PV and battery solution project for abalone farmer Aqunion, a subsidiary of the Sea Harvest Group.... 

JSE-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) Redefine Property has revealed that its total renewable-energy component, which includes wheeling and further expansion of its rooftop solar PV... 

South African private power producers are seeking compensation for revenues lost when adhering to requests from state utility Eskom to limit electricity supply to the national grid, industry... 

Trade Union Solidarity on Tuesday pointed out that a precondition for growth and job creation in South Africa is excellent infrastructure and appointing the people with appropriate skills, publicly... 

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has confirmed that it received, on August 16, Eskom’s sixth multiyear price determination (MYPD6) revenue application for the 2025/26, 2026/27... 

Eskom has refrained from officially declaring an end to loadshedding despite having operated for more than 150 days without implementing rotational cuts; a period that coincided with the... 

As South Africa’s regulators mull a proposal from Eskom that could see electricity tariffs rise by as much as 40% next year, renewable-energy company GreenSun Renewable Energy has launched an... 

President Cyril Ramaphosa has left the door open to excluding a section in the Electricity Regulation Amendment (ERA) Act that could negatively affect the revenues municipalities raise from... 

President Cyril Ramaphosa has assigned shareholder responsibility for each of the State-owned enterprises (SOEs) that previously fell under the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) to the... 

South Africa’s electricity story is an example of what can be achieved when a problem is approached in a new way, and holds potential lessons for other industries, business organisation Business... 

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has confirmed that its stands ready to support South Africa’s efforts to facilitate private sector participation in the expansion of the country’s... 

A British national wanted in South Africa over allegations of bribes paid in a deal struck with state-owned power utility Eskom Holdings lost a bid to block his extradition. A London judge... 

The National Association of Social Housing (Nasho) has urged government to consider alternatives for the social housing sector as electricity tariffs are set to increase further, arguing that... 

As emphasis on environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) grows globally, integrating ESG into effective risk management plays a key role in strategy development, panellists noted during... 

Sugarcane crop yields are, so far, on par with prior years and sufficient to supply local demand, industry body South Africa Cane Growers’ Association (SA Canegrowers) confirms. However, unusually... 

As Eskom works to electrify its vehicle fleet and decarbonise its operations, the State-owned power utility is piloting electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at its Academy of Learning, in... 

Public Affairs Research Institute’s (PARI’s) energy transition programme head Tracy Ledger noted that while the end of loadshedding is good news for the country, significantly more electricity is... 

While South Africa is experiencing a significant period during which there is no loadshedding, more time is needed before State-owned electricity utility Eskom can confidently declare an end to... 

State-owned electricity utility Eskom is focusing on reducing coal intensity and expanding renewable energy as part of its commitment to a sustainable future. This shift in strategy prioritises... 

South Africa’s energy market is undergoing various changes, including the unbundling of State-owned power utility Eskom, as well as licence exemptions for independent power producers (IPPs). The... 

South Africa’s telecommunications groups have struggled to maintain seamless communications amid challenges such as loadshedding and power outages, as well as theft and vandalism. They have had to... 

The project will substitute a portion of the current electricity supply from State-owned power utility Eskom. 

South Africa’s telecommunications groups have struggled to maintain seamless communications amid challenges such as loadshedding and power outages, as well as theft and vandalism. They have had to... 

State-owned electricity utility Eskom announced in July that the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) had extended the licence for Koeberg nuclear power station Unit 1, in the Western Cape, until 2044.... 

Zero Carbon Logistics (Zero CL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chinese heavy equipment manufacturer Sany to be the technology provider for its proposed off-grid electric truck... 

At the first meeting between members of the Cabinet and senior business leaders since the formation of the Government of National Unity it was agreed that the National Energy Crisis Committee... 

Nicky Van der Poel Senior Executive: Outage Services and Managing Director: Lesedi Skills Academy 

BVi prides itself on providing professional services in identifying and implementing engineering projects for medium to large corporations, in South Africa and internationally. Munyamela Muofhe...