Energy reform is no longer a theoretical debate. With the mounting threats on South Africa’s commercial and industrial energy users, it is a matter of national competitiveness, industrial growth... 

Brought to you by Astron Energy In the construction sector, performance is everything. Heavy-duty equipment must operate under pressure, day after day, without failure. That level of reliability... 

Marine and energy technology group Wärtsilä has secured a five-year contract for the operation and maintenance of a 23 MW captive power plant at the Boto gold project, in eastern Senegal. The Boto... 

Industries benefit significantly from partnering with a single, integrated equipment and services provider, says energy, transport and industrial services specialist Babcock. By offering a... 

Environmental groups groundWork and the South Durban Community Environmental Alliance have taken legal action to overturn the environmental authorisation granted to Karpowership for its Richards... 

By: Bronwyn Timm - SOLA Group Business Development Manager  South Africa’s energy landscape has dominated headlines for many years. Even with the respite in load shedding, there are pressing... 

State-owned power utility Eskom says the Energy Availability Factor (EAF) of its generation plants fluctuated consistently between 69% and 73% between September 5 and 11, with the month-to-date... 

With preparations under way for the launch of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM) in 2026, new research highlights how decisions on the future regulated tariff structure,... 

A growing number of customers are adopting a total cost of ownership (TCO) approach, leveraging mining equipment supplier Weir’s technical studies to identify more effective ways to reduce... 

As South African municipalities embrace decentralised energy sources to strengthen grid resilience and cut costs, many are discovering that managing small-scale generators is far more complex than... 

Ethiopia has officially inaugurated the dam. 

The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has provided a detailed breakdown of the steps being taken in preparation for the launch of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market... 

Earlier this year, in a landmark move for Zambia’s mining sector, LONGi, a global leader in solar technology, delivered its high-efficiency Hi-MO 9 modules for the FITULA solar PV plant, which will... 

Coal prices in India will fall after revisions to taxes on the fuel that generates nearly 75% of the country's electricity, industry officials and analysts said, as a higher consumption tax is... 

By: Grant Berndsen - CEO, Terra Firma  Pressure on SA’s industrial sector is mounting: rising costs, tight margins, trade barriers, carbon taxes and global competition. Energy cost and availability... 

There is no greater sign of the urgent need for reform of the electricity sector than the way State-owned utility Eskom’s electricity tariffs are set, Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busisiwe... 

The Asian Development Bank will provide a $410-million financing package to help develop the project. 

The small, medium-sized and microenterprises (SMMEs) of South Africa contribute about 35%, or R2.5-trillion, of the country's yearly GDP, account for 50% of all formal employment and create 60% of... 

The message delivered by Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa that the reforms under way in the electricity sector are “irreversible”, is an important one. Doubly so, given that... 

Licensed electricity trader Energy Exchange of Southern Africa (EXSA) describes its recently concluded 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Seriti Green as a major milestone in positioning... 

A gold mine in central Côte d’Ivoire. 

There remains a defiant expectation of sustained growth in manganese demand over the long term, driven by traditional steel markets and the emerging demand from electric vehicle (EV) batteries,... 

Retail-focused real estate investment trust Hyprop Investments on August 12 launched the Rosebank Mall energy project, an integration of solar PV, battery storage, grid supply and generator backup,... 

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa insists that the reforms under way in the electricity sector are “irreversible”, and has again confirmed that he has asked the Eskom board... 

Africa received a strong thumbs up during the second-quarter presentation of Barrick as one of its “main cash generators”. “We saw solid performance across the portfolio,” Barrick CEO Dr Mark... 

Business organisation Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) has reiterated its plans to launch the BLSA Reform Tracker – a publicly available online tool that tracks government reforms, assesses... 

Telecommunications group MTN South Africa is investing R300-million to upgrade its network infrastructure in Gauteng. Part of the company’s broader R4.5-billion national investment plan for 2025,... 

The idiom ‘one step forward, two steps back’ has surely arisen in the minds of those who have been monitoring developments in the electricity industry over the recent past. It is undeniable that... 

Originally trained in financial accounting and IT systems, Invincible Valves MD and CEO Pam du Plessis’s career path seemed unlikely to land her in heavy industry. She began as a contractor... 

West Wits is advancing through the mobilisation phase as the team progresses toward first gold production. 

The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) reports strong interest in its recently launch three-day educational programme to prepare potential participants for the launch next year of... 

Telecommunications group MTN South Africa is investing R220-million to enhance network quality, performance and resilience, expand connectivity, particularly in rural areas, and upgrade... 

ASX- and OTCQB-listed West Wits Mining is advancing through the mobilisation phase at its flagship Qala Shallows project, in South Africa, as the team progresses toward first gold production, the... 

Fluor Corporation has received the final notice to proceed from Barrick Mining Corporation. 

By: Rivendren Wayne Moodley – diagnostician, WearCheck (Virtual Showroom) In a world constantly in motion, where ambition shapes empires and innovation fuels the future, there exists a silent... 

South Africa’s National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) has granted the National Radioactive Waste Disposal Institute (NRWDI) the nuclear licence to manage and operate the Vaalputs National Radioactive... 

Several licensed electricity traders canvassed by Engineering News have welcomed the decision by the regulator to initiate a process to finalise rules for domestic and cross-border trading and have... 

 Solar energy is surging in South Africa. According to PwC, the country recently added over 4,400 megawatts of solar panels, excluding government procurement and utility-scale installations. Much... 

State-owned utility Eskom has been ordered by a high court to pay more than R1-billion to French nuclear energy company Framatome, after contract and project management problems delayed a steam... 

The mining sector in South Africa is a vital component of the economy, accounting for 6% of the nation's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and significantly influencing economic stability and growth. 

State-owned power utility Eskom has announced a delay to the return of Koeberg Unit 1. 

Eskom has announced a delay to the return of Koeberg Unit 1 from another extended maintenance outage, but insists that the risk of loadshedding this winter has not increased as a result. The unit...