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GuarantCo, BII partner to unlock $500m of new renewable power for South Africa
4th December 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

GuarantCo – part of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) – and UK development finance institution British International Investment (BII) expect to unlock $500-million of new... 


Super Group to sell SG Fleet to Westmann Bidco for A$641.4m
4th December 2024 By: Darren Parker

Supply chain management and logistics company Super Group’s 53.58%-owned subsidiary SG Fleet has entered into a scheme implementation deed with Westmann Bidco, an entity owned and controlled by... 


BMW will build the 20D derivative of the X3 starting from January next year, adding the the current production of the 30D plug-in hybrid
BMW adds new derivative to X3 production for 2025
4th December 2024 By: Donna Slater

Following the successful production of the fourth-generation X3 30E plug-in hybrid vehicle since October this year, BMW South Africa will embark on manufacturing the 20D derivative at its plant in... 


Powerline construction
NTCSA still mulling private participation in grid roll-out but confirms deployment ‘step change’ needed
4th December 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has told lawmakers that a “step change” will be needed in the delivery of new grid infrastructure if 14 500 km of new powerlines and 133 000... 


Eskom appoints group executive for strategic delivery
3rd December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Power utility Eskom has appointed Alfred Seema as group executive for strategic delivery. He joins the utility from Sasol, where he most recently held the role of VP for gas sourcing and business... 


Dr Beyers Naude local municipality progresses electricity programme
3rd December 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Dr Beyers Naude local municipality (DBNLM) in the Eastern Cape has, to date, achieved all of the goals of the municipality’s electricity programme. This was noted during a visit by Electricity and... 


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Rio Tinto, Imperial College London launch centre to support global energy transition
3rd December 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Metals and mining corporation Rio Tinto and Imperial College London have launched the Rio Tinto Centre for Future Materials, as part of a programme aimed at accelerating the development of new... 


The sustainability business case – how buildings can help
The sustainability business case – how buildings can help
3rd December 2024

By: Thabang Byl - Buildings Segment Lead at Schneider Electric One should never underestimate human nature, and certainly not our need to feel that we navigate our lives in a responsible and... 


Sungrow Southern Africa Announces Principal Sponsorship of powerelec Nigeria Exhibition 2025
Sungrow Southern Africa Announces Principal Sponsorship of powerelec Nigeria Exhibition 2025
3rd December 2024

Sungrow Southern Africa is proud to announce its role as the Principal Sponsor for the powerelec Nigeria Exhibition 2025, set to take place from January 13-15, 2025, at the Landmark Centre,... 


Platinum metals support every step of the green hydrogen fuel cell economy.
Platinum demand outlook lifted higher by series of new global hydrogen fuel cell buildouts
2nd December 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The outlook for platinum group metals (PGM) demand has been uplifted by a series of new developments in the field of platinum-catalysed green hydrogen generation as well as concomitant fuel cell... 


Aterian reports positive fieldwork results from Morocco project
2nd December 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Aterian has reported more positive results on the recent fieldwork conducted on its Tata copper project, in the western Anti-Atlas Mountains of Morocco, with additional copper... 


Nampak production line
Nampak posts marked profitability growth amid turnaround efforts
2nd December 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed packaging manufacturer Nampak’s turnaround plan has resulted in its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) increasing by R1.1-billion from R343-million... 


Schneider Electric introduces the Africa Explorer Programme - a cross-continent skills development programme
Schneider Electric introduces the Africa Explorer Programme - a cross-continent skills development programme
2nd December 2024

Schneider Electric, the world’s most sustainable company and leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation has, has officially launched its Africa Explorer Programme—an... 


Engen Helps Power a Sustainable Future with Solar Energy at Engen Maths & Science Schools
Engen Helps Power a Sustainable Future with Solar Energy at Engen Maths & Science Schools
2nd December 2024

Engen is proud to announce the successful launch of a cutting-edge solar power system at its Engen Maths and Science School (EMSS) at Ganges Secondary School in South Durban. This initiative... 


LHDA awards Oxbow Hydropower Scheme design contract
2nd December 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) has awarded the engineering design and construction supervision contract for the Oxbow Hydropower Scheme – Lesotho’s preferred option for the... 


SAPVIA expects bright year ahead for solar energy
29th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

A recent report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) states that the growth in demand for electricity in 2024 and 2025 is forecast to be among the highest levels in the past two decades. They... 


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Ramaphosa praises the performances of S Africa’s Olympic and Paralympic teams
29th November 2024 By: Thabi Shomolekae

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Friday as the country honours its Olympic and Paralympic champions, it must recognise the ongoing work that needs to be done to support athletes with disabilities.... 


Fossil fuel and renewable energy infrastructure
Energy transition is accelerating, but fossil fuel emissions to overshoot targets by 50%
29th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

While the new climate finance goal of $300-billion a year from developed nations to support developing nations' energy transition by 2035, and the aim to mobilise an additional $1.3-trillion a year... 


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Reducing dust emissions during material transfer
29th November 2024

Advanced transfer chutes help industrial operations comply with environmental regulations while reducing emissions risks to workers, local communities, and ecosystems. Weba Chute Systems designs... 


South Africa’s third battery bidding round attracts 33 project submissions
South Africa’s third battery bidding round attracts 33 project submissions
29th November 2024 By: Terence Creamer

A total of 33 bids have been submitted for South Africa’s latest bidding round for 616 MW/2 464 MWh of utility-scale battery storage capacity that is being procured across five pre-selected... 


EWSETA, partners launch Platform for Vocational Excellence in water management
29th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

A new platform designed to transform skills development and foster innovation in the water sector has been launched by the Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA), the... 


An image of Donaldson's hydrogen dryer
Hydrogen dryer improves system performance, efficiency
29th November 2024

Filtration solutions provider Donaldson Company’s hydrogen dryer serves as an advanced solution for drying hydrogen gas by removing contaminants such as water vapour and impurities, improving... 


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Coal ash liability can be asset for multiple industries
29th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

While State-owned electricity utility Eskom produces more than 34-million tons of coal ash a year, only 7% to 10% is beneficiated, with the remaining material accumulating in dumps scattered across... 


Africa’s mobile network operators seek renewable energy for connectivity
29th November 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

As Africa embraces the digital age, and demand for robust, reliable digital connectivity rapidly increases, the continent’s energy challenges are negatively affecting mobile network operators and... 


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From crisis to . . .
29th November 2024 By: Terence Creamer

It was fascinating to listen to Eskom chairperson Mteto Nyati outline, in a recent exchange with the Centre for Development and Enterprises’ Ann Bernstein, why he believed the latest turnaround... 


Africa poised for transition-based investment opportunities
29th November 2024

Africa’s energy transition presents one of the most significant investment opportunities globally as the continent strives to improve electricity access while prioritising decarbonisation.... 


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El-Dabaa nuclear power plant, Egypt – update
29th November 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Russian news agency Tass has reported that the State Duma has ratified the protocol to the agreement between Russia and Egypt for the provision of a $25-billion State export loan to build the plant. 


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Coal ash liability can be asset for multiple industries
29th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

While State-owned electricity utility Eskom produces more than 34-million tons of coal ash a year, only 7% to 10% is beneficiated, with the remaining material accumulating in dumps scattered across... 


South African National Energy Development Institute CEO Dr Titus Mathe
Updated IRP report to be released ahead of Cabinet approval, Mathe confirms
28th November 2024 By: Terence Creamer

South African National Energy Development Institute CEO Dr Titus Mathe has confirmed that a report containing a remodelled Integrated Resource Plan for 2024 (IRP2024) and incorporating stakeholder... 


Power pylons
Regulations governing private participation in transmission network will be out early in 2025, Ramokgopa says
28th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramakgopa is confident that regulations permitting private sector players to participate in the electricity transmission space will be finalised by the... 


West Wits Mining CEO Rudi Deysel.
Western Johannesburg’s gold endowment set for upliftment by new CEO appointment
28th November 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Developing gold mining company West Wits Mining, which is reinvigorating the gold mining prospects west of Johannesburg with its Witwatersrand Basin project (WBP), on Thursday, November 28... 


Amaroq CEO Eldur Olafsson
Amaroq completes first gold pour at Nalunaq mine, Greenland
28th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Aim- and TSX-V-listed Amaroq Minerals has completed the first gold pour at its flagship Nalunaq gold mine, in Greenland. The pour took place on Wednesday, following the approval of Phase 1... 


MTN Group, ODC partner to advance true Open RAN across Africa
28th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa’s MTN Group and Northern Virginia-headquartered Open RAN Development Company (ODC) have entered into a strategic partnership to develop and test innovative Open RAN (ORAN) solutions... 


Komati power station smoke stacks
Eskom, Indian power utility sign knowledge exchange MoU
28th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

Indian power generation company NTPC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with South African State-owned utility Eskom to exchange knowledge and collaborate on research and development... 


Cities, states and regions can play a powerful role in mitigating climate change
28th November 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Subnational governments have a critical role to play in climate change mitigation and adaption, having already demonstrated extraordinary ambition, said Under2 Coalition director Nehmat Kaur. While... 


FAN Shixing - Director of Huawei’s Data Centre Facility Integration Business Dept.
Green digital infrastructure empowers an intelligent Africa
28th November 2024

To meet the demands of the artificial intelligence (AI) era, data centres must offer flexible evolution, be always on, and be optimised for space and speedy construction. of Huawei’s Data Centre... 


Menar MD Vuslat Bayoglu
Competition approval awaited for re-start of major ferromanganese facility – Menar
27th November 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Private investment company Menar, which is awaiting Competition Commission approval following its bid for the large Metalloys ferromanganese facility in Meyerton, is looking to restart at least two... 


Eskom CEO Dan Marokane
Eskom welcomes S&P rating upgrade to positive from stable
27th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned power utility Eskom has welcomed the decision by international ratings agency S&P Global Ratings to upgrade Eskom's 'B' long-term global-scale foreign and local currency ratings to... 


Launch of the Africa Broadband Outlook 2024
F5.5G leap-forward development of broadband in Africa
27th November 2024

The Africa Broadband Forum 2024 (BBAF 2024) was successfully held in Cape Town, South Africa, recently under the theme F5.5G Accelerating All-Optical Connectivity in Africa. The Forum focused on... 


Wind features strongly in revised IRP
DMRE to push for Cabinet approval of new-look IRP by end-March despite big revisions
26th November 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has reiterated its aim of securing Cabinet approval for a new Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for electricity by the end of March after... 


Schneider Electric South Africa unveils PD100 Partial Discharge Monitoring Solution for MV switchgear
Schneider Electric South Africa unveils PD100 Partial Discharge Monitoring Solution for MV switchgear
26th November 2024

Schneider Electric South Africa has unveiled its PowerLogic PD100 Partial Discharge Monitoring Solution, designed to be installed on medium voltage (MV) switchgear to detect anomalies early to... 


IWC Celebrates Completion of the Callide Cooling Tower Replacement Project
IWC Celebrates Completion of the Callide Cooling Tower Replacement Project
26th November 2024

Biloela, QLD – In the ever-evolving world of power generation, innovation drives progress. This is exemplified by the recent completion of a major cooling tower replacement project at the Callide C... 


Cisco to roll out eighth EDGE Centre in Johannesburg to empower SMMEs
25th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Networking and security technology company Cisco, in collaboration with business incubation hub Forge X, will launch a new Cisco EDGE Centre in Johannesburg to stimulate innovation and support... 


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