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Necsa lauds successes of SAFARI-1, prepares for new multipurpose research reactor
25th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

As State-owned South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) marks the sixtieth anniversary of its SAFARI-1 research reactor, the entity is looking to build on the success of the reactor, with... 


Battery-Box LV5.0+ system
BYD Energy Storage introduces upgraded Battery-Box model
25th March 2025 By: Darren Parker

Integrated renewable energy solutions company BYD Energy Storage introduced a new BYD Battery-Box LV5.0+ at booth B214 at Solar and Storage Live Africa, in Johannesburg, on March 25. This new... 


DigiMine rockface with blasting initiation system
Wits Mining Institute showcases new-generation electronic blasting initiation system
25th March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Wits Mining Institute (WMI) has demonstrated to students and media the latest blasting initiation technology it is using in its simulated DigiMine as part of practical learning for students and... 


Master Drilling CEO Danie Pretorius.
Master Drilling pays nigh-R100m dividend, moves needle on South Africa’s mining front
25th March 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Drilling and mechanised rock excavation technology solutions company Master Drilling, which was established in 1986 and listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange Limited in 2012, has declared a... 


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Scatec signs 25-year PPA for additional 120 MW solar in Tunisia
25th March 2025 By: Darren Parker

Renewable energy solutions company Scatec has signed a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Tunisian State utility Société Tunisienne de l'Electricité et du Gaz for an additional 120 MW... 


Drill cores from Sakatti being assessed
European Commission grants Anglo's Sakatti copper project strategic project status
25th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified miner Anglo American's Sakatti copper and polymetallic project, in Finland, has been designated as a strategic project by the European Commission under the EU's Critical Raw Materials... 


Takealot and Aeversa pioneer solar-powered electric fleet operations in SA
Takealot and Aeversa pioneer solar-powered electric fleet operations in SA
25th March 2025

Takealot’s integration of solar energy and battery storage marks a progression towards cost-efficient, “powered by sunshine” logistics systems. Online retail giant Takealot, in collaboration with... 


YDE South Africa CEO Forbes Padayachee and PPC head of strategic projects and investments Horacio Ardiani at the PPA signing ceremony in Johannesburg
PPC concludes long-term contract for supply of wheeled solar electricity to four plants
25th March 2025 By: Terence Creamer

JSE-listed cement producer PPC has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Yellow Door Energy (YDE) for the supply of renewable electricity, wheeled through the Eskom grid, to four of... 


Torex begins copper production at Media Luna
25th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto-based mining firm Torex Gold Resources has achieved a key milestone at its Media Luna Project in Mexico, producing its first batch of precious metal-rich copper concentrate following the... 


Riedewaan Bakardien
Former Eskom nuclear head to lead National Radioactive Waste Disposal Institute
25th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Eskom’s former chief nuclear officer, Riedewaan Bakardien, will take up the position of CEO of the National Radioactive Waste Disposal Institute (NRWDI) on April 1. Bakardien has more than 20... 


Balancing Energy Demands and Sustainability: South Africa’s Hydrogen Revolution
Balancing Energy Demands and Sustainability: South Africa’s Hydrogen Revolution
25th March 2025

By: Dr Darija Susac - 2nd Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Conference Committee Member and Acting Director of HySA Catalysis Centre of Competence (Virtual Showroom) Economic growth and socioeconomic... 


Power lines
Botswana considering new 615 MW coal-fired power plant
25th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

Botswana is contemplating building a new 615 MW coal-fired power station near its main generation plant to mitigate generation challenges at the facility. The 600 MW, coal-fired Morupule B power... 


Cazaly exercises Goongarrie option
25th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Perth-based Cazaly Resources on Tuesday announced that it had exercised an option to proceed with an earn-in and joint venture (JV) with fellow ASX-listed Brightstar Resources at the Goongarrie... 


Solar panels
Zambia's CEC to invest $500m in power projects to increase transmission
25th March 2025 By: Reuters

Zambia's Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) will invest $500-million over the next two years to increase its solar power output and double the capacity of a power transmission line to Democratic... 


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Next-generation pneumatic valves offer greater design flexibility
25th March 2025

The latest stage of AVENTICS series XV pneumatic valve systems features new flow rates, configurations, accessories, and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) certifications, aimed at giving... 


Mulilo appoints Freddie Meyer CFO
24th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Renewable energy independent power producer Mulilo has appointed Freddie Meyer as its CFO, effective from April 1, succeeding Russell Bedford who is retiring after 13 years at the company. Meyer... 


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Cerebos signs 10-year lease expanding Coega SEZ operations
24th March 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) has announced a significant milestone in the growth of the Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ) with the R17-million expansion by its long-standing inaugural... 


Former OPG CEO joins Denison Mines board
24th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Uranium mining company Denison Mines has appointed Ken Hartwick, who previously served as CEO of Ontario Power Generation (OPG), to its board of directors. Hartwick's appointment comes following... 


Final 800 MW Kusile Unit 6 added to electricity grid
24th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned power utility Eskom added the Kusile power station’s final unit – Unit 6 – to the national grid on Sunday afternoon, a key milestone in Eskom’s strategic objective of adding 2 500 MW of... 


IFC Southern Africa regional director Cláudia Conceição and IDC CEO Mmakgoshi Lekhethe
IDC raises R2bn in maiden sustainable bond
24th March 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has issued a R 2.05-billion inaugural sustainability bond, surpassing the R1.5-billion target with an order book of R3.46-billion. The bonds were issued... 


Kusile Power plant
South Africa adds 800 MW capacity unit to national grid
24th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s state electricity utility added an 800 MW unit at the Kusile Power Station to the national grid, amid ongoing efforts to boost generation and bring an end to scheduled outages. The... 


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ArtawiGas25, Iraq
21st March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project involves the development of the first processing facility for the associated gas from the Ratawi field. 


Pele unpacks new era of IPP financing
21st March 2025

With Africa’s energy transition gaining momentum, it is critical for independent power producers (IPPs) in the renewable-energy space to adopt innovative financing models that help them to... 


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Phased approach allows for diversified energy mix
21st March 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

South Africa must establish a diversified energy mix, which entails responsibly leveraging its regional endowments, such as coal and gas, while scaling up cleaner energy sources in a phased... 


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Hurdles hampering transition’s progress
21st March 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

South Africa has made significant progress in boosting its renewable-energy sector; however, several issues need to be addressed to facilitate the country’s transition away from coal-dominated... 


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Risks loom despite loadshedding pause – Energy Council
21st March 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Industry association Energy Council of South Africa is confident that South Africa will remain out of sustained loadshedding for the next three to four years, owing to the rapid growth in... 


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Policy coherence seen as key to scaling up SA’s circular economy
21st March 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

With increasing pressure being placed on South Africa’s municipal dumps amid growing waste generation, promoting a circular economy could provide valuable solutions while potentially creating new... 


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Eskom’s four seasons
21st March 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Listening recently to a live rendition of Antonio Vivaldi’s Four Seasons as South Africa descended into yet another unwelcome bout of loadshedding, it did not require much imagination to compare... 


Ensuring a sustainable future: Pump innovations for wastewater treatment promote water security and sustainability
Ensuring a sustainable future: Pump innovations for wastewater treatment promote water security and sustainability
20th March 2025

Untreated wastewater significantly worsens global water scarcity, with around 80% released untreated, and just 8% treated in low-income countries. This leads to contamination, disease, declining... 


Ensuring a sustainable future: Pump innovations for wastewater treatment promote water security and sustainability
Ensuring a sustainable future: Pump innovations for wastewater treatment promote water security and sustainability
20th March 2025

Untreated wastewater significantly worsens global water scarcity, with around 80% released untreated, and just 8% treated in low-income countries. This leads to contamination, disease, declining... 


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Trump’s love for coal is crashing into market’s economic reality
20th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

The US coal industry is once again enjoying support from the White House. Yet that’s unlikely to quell the economic challenges that underpin a long-term decline for the dirtiest fossil fuel. Just... 


First phase of Scatec's Mmadinare Solar Cluster in Botswana achieves commercial operation
20th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Renewable-energy company Scatec has achieved the successful commercial operation of the first 50 MW phase of the 100 MW Mmadinare Solar Cluster in Botswana, which was developed in partnership with... 


DA reiterates need for competitive energy generation market with return of loadshedding
DA reiterates need for competitive energy generation market with return of loadshedding
20th March 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Democratic Alliance said the unannounced return of loadshedding showed the “incontrovertible need” for a competitive energy generation market. Power utility Eskom implemented Stage 2... 


WA's green energy push gains momentum with A$814m hydrogen boost
WA's green energy push gains momentum with A$814m hydrogen boost
20th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Western Australia’s ambitions to become a global clean energy powerhouse received a major boost with the federal government awarding A$814-million in production incentives to the 1 500 MW Murchison... 


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Policy coherence seen as key to scaling up SA’s circular economy
20th March 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

With increasing pressure being placed on South Africa’s municipal dumps amid growing waste generation, promoting a circular economy could provide valuable solutions while potentially creating new... 


Vehicles driving on roads with traffic lights affected by loadshedding
Eskom implements Stage 2 loadshedding after loss of five generation units
19th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Power utility Eskom implemented Stage 2 loadshedding from 18:25 on March 19, stating that it would remain in effect until 05:00 on March 20. This followed the loss of five generation units before... 


Powerlines over an informal settlement
Eskom describes implementation of structural tariff changes as necessary shock to system
19th March 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom has acknowledged that there will be differentiated tariff impacts for various categories of electricity customers following the regulator’s approval of a new retail tariff plan (RTP) for... 


Google sub-Saharan Africa MD Alex Okosi
Google launches first cloud region in Africa, to support AI-powered cloud use
19th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Internet and connectivity services company Google Cloud has launched its first cloud region for countries in sub-Saharan Africa, which will provide low-latency access for businesses of all sizes to... 


New WA Mines Minister appointed
19th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Western Australian Premier Roger Cook on Wednesday announced the new Ministerial portfolios for the WA Labor government, outlining a vision focused on economic diversification, energy transition,... 


Mt Carbine mine
EQR bags tungsten offtake agreements worth $124m
19th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia-based EQ Resources (EQR) has finalised five long-term offtake agreements covering its tungsten production from Australia and Spain for the next 24 months, securing sales valued at an... 


Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson
Cesa, Macpherson reflect on public works progress and imperatives
18th March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

In the spirit of “engineering the future we want” Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) president David Leukes opened this year’s Cesa Infrastructure Indaba by emphasising the importance of... 


South African global business services sector seeks to attract more foreign investment
18th March 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

South Africa’s national global business services sector representative body, Business Process Enabling South Africa (BPESA) on Tuesday launched its refreshed sector value proposition. This is... 


Exxaro's Cennergi renewables capacity more than 437 MW.
Exxaro bullish on renewables, foresees decade of significant green energy growth
18th March 2025 By: Martin Creamer

In the next ten years, renewable energy market growth indications point to 30 GW of clean power capacity coming into play. That is the calculation of Leon Groenewald, the MD of Exxaro Energy, the... 


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