By Renai Moothilal, CEO, NAACAM Carbon rules are reshaping global trade, and automotive component manufacturers must adapt or risk falling behind. Interim results from a new NAACAM-led readiness... 

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has granted energy trading company Enpower Trading an electricity import and export licence. Enpower says this marks a pivotal step in... 

Kenya has made “significant strides” since it launched the Green Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap for Kenya at the Africa Climate Summit in September 2023, Kenya Electricity Generating Company... 

A range of four fully electric mobile crushers and screens has been launched in response to the growing need by local customers in Southern Africa to lower both operating costs and capital outlay.... 

South Africa's energy market is changing and becoming more diversified, but barriers and significant constraints also remain ahead on the journey to shape a reliable, inclusive, competitive and... 

Logistical limitations and a lack of supply-chain capacity in the African construction market risk creating a barrier to investment, says a new report from global professional services firm Turner... 

The top ten finalists for the 2025 FNF GreenPitch Challenge have been selected from more than 200 entries representing various green economy investment opportunity sectors, including the circular... 

Asset management firm Mergence Investment Managers has announced an additional R60-million investment in renewable energy company Solarise Africa. The latest funding, structured as a mezzanine... 

Egypt is seeking to position itself as a major hub for the production of green hydrogen and green ammonia (the latter being produced using the former as a feedstock; green ammonia is also much... 

Just energy transition organisation the Renewable Energy Solutions for Africa Foundation (RES4Africa) has completed the pilot edition of the Southern Africa Executive School, which is part of its... 

Financial services provider Sanlam has unveiled a 3 MW solar PV plant at its Bellville head office, in Cape Town. The installation powers Sanlam’s Bellville campus, which significantly reduces its... 

Nordex Energy South Africa has inducted a new group of interns into its national wind power internship programme, as part of its commitment to skills development and youth employment. This follows... 

In an environment characterised by global economic uncertainty and market volatility, South Africa’s high-flying Kumba Iron Ore is very well positioned to continue delivering stakeholder value amid... 

JSE-listed cable manufacturer South Ocean Electric Wire (SOEW) has completed a solar installation at one of its facilities that can seamlessly switch from grid to backup power instantly. The... 

NYSE- and TSX-listed McEwen and TSX-V-listed Canadian Gold have entered into a binding letter of intent (LoI) under which McEwen will acquire all outstanding shares of Canadian Gold in an all-share... 

With the global population projected to reach about 9.7-billion people by 2050, fertiliser remains essential for food production, economic stability and regional resilience, particularly for South... 

French energy group EDF says the consolidation of its two international low-carbon businesses into a new entity called EDF power solutions has repositioned it to implement multi-technology projects... 

Only 2% of Infrastructure South Africa’s (ISA’s) pipeline of projects will be delivered as part of public-private partnerships (PPPs), an issue the ISA says is being addressed by reforms to improve... 

Last week renewable energy company Seriti Green received a budget quote from Eskom that it had applied for as long ago as February 2021 – that's the delay in obtaining collaboration from the State... 

Martin Creamer talks about Kumba exports, Seriti wind turbine and data centres are demanding major investment in new power stations 

In engagements between the National Executive and the Provincial Executive of the Northern Cape, on Friday, President Cyril Ramaphosa said besides the strides being made in the energy sector, the... 

PepsiCo South Africa on July 18 hosted a tour of its Sasko Shakaskraal bakery, in KwaZulu-Natal, showcasing one of the country’s most important food production hubs and the company’s efforts to... 

Australian miner Northern Star Resources has conceded that its goal of producing two-million ounces of gold a year will remain out of reach in the near term, with the miner now forecasting a... 

Following the July 2021 closure of its Buzwagi gold mine in Tanzania, and in line with its mine closure objective of leaving a positive legacy, gold and copper major Barrick opened a training... 

Established in 2018, BFG Africa is a leading composite product designer, engineering and manufacturing company. Strategically located in Johannesburg, South Africa – the gateway to the continent –... 

Commercial close is expected to be concluded by the end of the first quarter of 2026. 

Multinational mining company Rio Tinto and energy transition solutions provider AMG Metals & Materials plan to evaluate the potential construction of the first phase of a 500 000 t/y primary... 

Harmony Gold Mining Company has broken ground at the renewable-energy solar plant, which is being built at the Moab Khotsong mine. 

The project is expected to be fully operational in 2027. 

The project will help power Richards Bay Minerals' operations in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. 

The Department of Electricity and Energy has appointed a further eight compliant bidders. 

Synfuels producer Sasol and industrial gas and services provider Air Liquide aim to procure 900 MW of renewable-energy capacity from independent power producers. 

Crushing and screen company Athos Crushing & Screening has launched a new range of Athos PowerTrack mobile jaw and cone crushers, and screens, which are electric and reduce operating expenses for... 

As South Africa’s renewable energy market grows, grid constraints pose an urgent challenge for businesses. But with decisive action and the right partnerships, it is not an insurmountable challenge. 

A temporary global hesitation to embrace the energy transition, spurred on primarily by resistance to the idea by the US, may provide short-term advantages for corporates in sectors such as coal,... 

Following an extensive testing regime, Athos Crushing & Screening is officially launching a fully electric range of mobile crushers and screens called Powertrack, built by SRHeavy (SRH). Dubbed the... 

State-owned power utility Eskom has adopted a “forward-looking” strategy that is designed to tackle the current pressing challenges in the electricity sector, while positioning the entity as a... 

Eskom group executive for strategy and sustainability Nontokoza Hadebe says the decision to establish a ‘GreenCo’ renewables business as a standalone subsidiary separated from Eskom Generation is... 

Solar PV power projects were 41% cheaper on average than the lowest-cost fossil fuel alternatives in 2024, while onshore wind projects were 53% cheaper on average than fossil fuel projects, the... 

Six solar PV projects, with a combined capacity of 1 290 MW, have been named as preferred bidders following the seventh bid window (BW7) of South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power... 

Petrochemicals company Sasol expects to meet the majority of its financial guidance for the 2025 financial year, as well as volume guidance across most business segments. It notes that its... 

Licensed electricity trader Discovery Green has signed a 10-year power purchase agreement with Southern Sun, under which more than 90% of the hospitality group’s consumption across seven flagship...