As the world accelerates toward net-zero, the global energy transition is triggering an unprecedented surge in demand for critical minerals — from copper and cobalt to manganese, platinum-group... 

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, together with Enactus, the international NGO dedicated to inspiring students through... 

In a landmark event in the Eastern Cape attended by key customers and industry leaders, SEW-EURODRIVE officially opened its expanded state-of-the-art facility in Gqeberha, marking a major milestone... 

By: Walid Sheta - Zone President, Middle East & Africa at Schneider Electric This summer in Africa is projected to record-high extreme heat once again. In fact, it has been the continent’s hottest... 

Chinese solar and storage solutions manufacturer Sungrow has launched new models of commercial and industrial (C&I) battery energy storage systems (BESS), which improve on their predecessor models,... 

Independent African power company Globeleq has appointed Stefan van Niekerk as its new MD of construction, effective November 1. With more than two decades of experience in the African power... 

Huawei Digital Power Sub-Saharan Africa successfully hosted the Smart & Green Mining: Sustainability & Decarbonisation Summit. The summit attracted over 140 industry representatives, including... 

The Western Australian government has welcomed Rio Tinto’s new low-emissions iron-ore processing pilot in Kwinana, describing it as a key initiative to decarbonise the state’s largest export and... 

China's state-owned Power Construction Corp (PowerChina) is aiming for significant growth in Africa, focusing on renewable energy projects as part of its overseas expansion strategy, a company... 

Africa’s ample natural resources, young population and expanding middle class are set to redefine the continent’s role in global economic growth, sustainable development and the energy transition,... 

By: Kamogelo Makwana - Power Products Offer Manager at Schneider Electric Recent advancements in circuit breaker technology have seen a major step forward in setting new standards for efficiency... 

By: Ayush Gupta, Director - Global Strategy & Business Anglophone Africa, Access to Energy at Schneider Electric East Africa holds vast untapped solar potential, particularly in regions where... 

As Africa’s energy demand surges, balancing decarbonisation with energy security has never been more critical. New data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) underscores a pivotal role for... 

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has signed a joint development agreement (JDA) with Australian environmental technology firm Calix to support the proposed Zesty green iron demonstration plant in... 

South Africa’s latest Integrated Resource Plan (IRP 2025), a R2.23-trillion programme aiming to cut the nation’s dependence on coal roughly in half and add more than 100 GW of clean energy by 2039,... 

By: Jakkie Cilliers and Alize le Roux  - of the Institute for Security Studies Here are two facts that, together, make no sense. 

Geotechnical engineering firm Mukona Group has acquired South African geotechnical investigations, piling and lateral support company Mega Pile to create a comprehensive geotechnical services... 

Vesconite Bearings is proud to announce that it has been named the Exporter of the Year in its turnover category at the South African Capital Equipment Export Council’s (SACEEC) Exporter of the... 

Trafo Power Solutions, in partnership with Italian manufacturer TMC Transformers, is expanding the use of dry-type transformer technology across Africa, in an effort to fill the demand for safer,... 

In mid-October, heavy equipment manufacturer Komatsu South Africa delivered and commissioned a PC5500-11 hydraulic face shovel for iron-ore and manganese miner Assmang’s Khumani iron-ore mine, in... 

Africa’s youth are its greatest resource – with over 60% of the continent’s population under the age of 25, this generation is the youngest, largest and arguably the most climate-conscious in... 

Through two fully permitted brownfield projects in South Africa’s Northern Cape province, and with first production expected in just over a year once project financing is secured, diversified miner... 

Build Your Dreams Auto South Africa (BYD SA) has announced that will install between 200 and 300 public charging stations across the country in 2026, in a move to make electric mobility more... 

Montgomery Group Africa will stage two new exhibitions in South Africa – one in Johannesburg in 2026, and one in Cape Town in 2027. Montgomery Group Africa commercial director Joshua Low says RE+... 

The Norwegian investment fund for developing countries, Norfund, has invested $75-million (more than R1-billion) in South African independent power producer (IPP) and renewable-energy (solar, wind... 

South Africa’s first licensed, private electricity trader POWERX has extended its partnership with manganese metal producer Manganese Metal Company (MMC), securing the supply of 100% renewable... 

IMPOWER Solar has welcomed the major financial commitment to the grid announced in the Mini Budget in Parliament (on Wednesday) but noted the critical omission of enhanced tax incentives for the... 

South Africa stands at the threshold of an unprecedented opportunity. With the energy transition accelerating and new industries emerging in hydrogen, digitalisation and water resilience, the next... 

Global supply chains for lithium could benefit from collaboration among governments but any intervention on prices would need to be handled carefully, Dale Henderson, CEO of Australian lithium... 

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has outlined several initiatives being undertaken to finally begin shifting the composition of government spending from consumption to capital investment,... 

Automation specialist Emerson has been selected by Lithium Americas to provide its comprehensive automation portfolio and technical services for the Thacker Pass lithium project, in northern... 

JSE-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) Growthpoint Properties has acquired a 30% stake in independent power producer Serengeti Energy’s operational Boston Hydroelectric plant, in the... 

ASX-listed Liontown Resources has partnered with Metalshub to launch its first digital auction for spodumene concentrate from the Kathleen Valley lithium operation in Western Australia. The... 

Queensland’s coal export supply chain is set for a renewable energy boost, with government-owned generator CleanCo signing an agreement to supply green power to freight operator Aurizon, which runs... 

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has committed A$45-million to establish a first-of-its-kind Solar Innovation Hub with Fortescue, aimed at driving down the cost of large-scale solar... 

Market liberalisation allows South Africa the opportunity to shape a modern, regional power system. By harnessing renewable energy sources, such as wind power, coupled with innovation, the country... 

In a milestone achievement for South Africa’s renewable energy sector, Concor has taken full control of the Balance of Plant (BoP) scope on the TotalEnergies Renewables De Aar 2 South Wind Energy... 

By: Bronwyn Timm - Business Development Manager, SOLA Group The South African renewable energy sector is moving from momentum to maturity. Across industries, clean power isn’t perceived as a hedge... 

Chemicals group Omnia Holdings says it delivered a strong performance from its core mining and agriculture segments for the six months ended September 30, reflecting growth across diversified... 

By: Josiah Habwe - General Manager for Tanzania & Uganda, Energy Business at Schneider Electric      Uganda is entering an exciting growth period; the country’s energy and extractives industry... 

One of Brazil's last coal plants roared back to life in July after a powerful business group invested millions to keep its turbines turning in the southern mining town of Candiota. The plant's... 

South African National Energy Development Institute (Sanedi) CEO Dr Titus Mathe has called for the re-establishment of research capacity in South Africa’s academic institutions to support...