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Dignitaries, including Electricity and Energy Deputy Minister Samantha Graham-Maré, at the official inauguration of the  Damlaagte solar PV facility, in the Free State
97.5 MW Damlaagte solar PV facility officially inaugurated
28th October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The 97.5 MW Damlaagte solar PV facility, near Parys in the Free State, has been officially inaugurated, after having entered into commercial operation in August. The plant supplies renewable... 


Harmony Gold chairperson Dr Patrice Motsepe.
Harmony Gold committed to creating lasting socioeconomic impact, says Motsepe
28th October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Harmony Gold is committed to creating lasting socioeconomic impact, Dr Patrice Motsepe, the chairperson of South Africa’s largest producer of gold by volume, has highlighted in the latest suite of... 


Rio Tinto says Tomago Aluminium weighs closure, citing energy costs
Rio Tinto says Tomago Aluminium weighs closure, citing energy costs
28th October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Tomago Aluminium, Australia’s biggest aluminium smelter, has begun consulting employees on the possible closure of its operations, warning that soaring power costs could render the business... 


Solar and power lines
Latest renewables survey points to strong 220 GW development pipeline
27th October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The latest edition of the South African Renewable Energy Grid Survey (SAREGS) has again confirmed that there is a strong and growing development pipeline of solar PV, wind, battery and hybrid... 


Irena DG Francesco La Camera
Irena chief expects sustainable biofuels to feature as key COP30 theme
27th October 2025 By: Reuters

Targets for sustainable biofuels use and social aspects of the energy transition will be in focus at this year's United Nations climate summit, COP30, said Francesco La Camera, Director-General at... 


Deputy Finance Minister Dr David Masondo
PCC report highlights need to drastically increase yearly climate finance flows
24th October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) has launched the third edition of its ‘South African Climate Finance Landscape Report’, which maps financial flows that supported South Africa’s climate... 


Joshua Low
New industrial technology, renewable-energy events announced for South Africa
24th October 2025 By: Irma Venter

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+... 


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Ramaphosa calls for new ventures with Vietnam, as he points to low investment
24th October 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday urged the Vietnamese to explore new ventures to diversify into untapped sectors and to build partnerships, thereby generating jobs, transferring skills and... 


Electric giants set to transform SA port and yard operations
Electric giants set to transform SA port and yard operations
24th October 2025

What if the future of South Africa’s logistics wasn’t just faster or cheaper - but cleaner, quieter and more sustainable? As the country’s ports and yards begin a steady shift toward electric heavy... 


Venetia senior GM Ntokozo Ngema pointing out impressive Venetia infrastructure to Mining Weekly’s Martin Creamer.
Venetia mine is sparkling as brightly as the diamonds it brings to surface
24th October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The successful transition from opencast mining to underground mining is being achieved with considerable aplomb at Venetia Diamond Mine, which Mining Weekly has just visited. De Beers’ $2.3-billion... 


Engen Helps Power Marikana North High School
Engen Helps Power Marikana North High School
24th October 2025

Engen, in collaboration with Tharisa Mines, is proud to announce the rollout of a cutting-edge solar power system at Marikana North High School, marking another milestone in the company’s ongoing... 


Two landmark exhibitions set to transform industrial technology and renewable energy in South Africa
Two landmark exhibitions set to transform industrial technology and renewable energy in South Africa
24th October 2025

South Africa’s industrial and clean energy sectors celebrated a landmark moment today with the official launch of RE+ South Africa 2026 and the Cape Industrial Technology Exhibition (CITE) 2027.... 


A group of people stood in front of a large solar panel cutting a large red ribbon to commemorate the commissioning of a solar plant.
Namibia’s first solar wheeling project commissioned
24th October 2025

The 10 MW Maxwell solar plant, which represents a “ground-breaking step” in Namibia’s transition to renewable energy and “serves as a model for future public-private power partnerships”, has been... 


an aerial view of the 195 MW solar PV Springbok Solar Power Project, in Virginia, in the Free State
Virtual wheeling PPA a first in Africa
24th October 2025 By: Halima Frost

Although the virtual wheeling power purchase agreement (PPA) between telecommunications company Vodacom and renewable energy company SOLA Group draws inspiration from international corporate PPA... 


A tech tablet with graphs on in the foreground of a picture of a large wind turbine.
Company gears up for framework launch
24th October 2025 By: Halima Frost

In anticipation of the formal launch of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM) and the Balance Responsible Party (BRP) framework, engineering business and IT enabler for the... 


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Climate goals weighed against economic realities
24th October 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

South Africa’s mining industry is being positioned as a contributor to and an enabler of, the country’s climate transition, while its role in sustaining economic growth and jobs is also being... 


OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage
Outa welcomes new, simpler Eskom SSEG regulation
23rd October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Civil society anticorruption lobby organisation the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) welcomes State-owned power utility Eskom’s decision to ease red tape around the registration of residential... 


Power lines
South Africa’s R440bn grid build draws Adani, Chinese firms
23rd October 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s R440-billion transmission grid expansion programme has attracted interest from international developers, including a company owned by Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and Chinese... 


Raubex flags 10% to 20% lower earnings for six months to end August 2025
23rd October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed infrastructure development and construction materials supply company Raubex, in a trading statement, says it expects its earnings a share (EPS) and headline earnings a share (HEPS) for... 


Wind turbines
Transmission gridlock is a big concern for the South African wind power sector
23rd October 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The bottlenecks in South Africa’s national transmission grid, referred to as gridlock, are a major concern for the country’s wind power sector. This was highlighted during a panel discussion on the... 


Seriti Green CEO Peter Venn
Seriti Green CEO on the seamless transition of coal professionals to renewables in Mpumalanga
23rd October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Seriti Green CEO Peter Venn says the ease with which individuals with deep coal industry experience have transitioned into renewable energy has been a remarkable aspect of the company’s recent... 


Rosslyn: A Strategic Game-Changer for South Africa’s Automotive Industry
Rosslyn: A Strategic Game-Changer for South Africa’s Automotive Industry
23rd October 2025

As global industries face mounting pressures to meet rising demands for innovation, sustainability, and meaningful economic contributions, Rosslyn is emerging as a transformative manufacturing hub... 


Copper ore
Angola's first major copper mine to start production next week
22nd October 2025 By: Reuters

Angola's first major copper mine, Tetelo, will start production on October 29, officials said on Wednesday, part of the oil-rich African country's efforts to diversify into clean energy minerals.... 


Wind turbines
Local wind energy sector encouraged by IRP 2025
22nd October 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The recently released details regarding the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2025 have been welcomed by the South African wind energy sector. The new IRP provided for 34 000 MW of onshore wind... 


mining equipment with abstract technology graphics
Faster adoption of new technologies crucial as critical mineral demand outstrips supply, conference hears
22nd October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Mining technology research and development company Mining3 new mining technology and portfolio integration director Dr Alan Tordoir has urged the mining industry to accelerate the development and... 


Eskom Distribution acting group executive Agnes Mlambo
Eskom simplifies SSEG registration process, lowers cost
22nd October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned power utility Eskom says it has simplified the compliance and registration process for customers who generate their own electricity through small-scale embedded generation (SSEG)... 


EnerGeo Alliance global policy senior director Ross Compton
South Africa can tap into oil and gas opportunities, if it gets investment certainty right
22nd October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Investor certainty is key to unlocking South Africa’s oil and gas potential, which rivals that of neighbouring Namibia, says energy geoscience industry association EnerGeo Alliance global policy... 


South Africa must explore the merits of legislatively mandating smart geysers
South Africa must explore the merits of legislatively mandating smart geysers
22nd October 2025

By: Mark Allewell - Chief Executive Officer of Sensor Networks, a South African provider of Smart Home Solutions The significant reduction in loadshedding this winter is a milestone well worth... 


Australian innovation on the world stage as states line up to grab share of new resources boom
22nd October 2025

Australian states and territories are going head-to-head to attract global investment in the wake of this week’s landmark critical minerals deal between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister... 


SAPVIA CEO Dr Rethabile Melamu
SAPVIA calls for immediate implementation of IRP2025
21st October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) has called for the immediate implementation of the Integrated Resource Plan 2025 (IRP 2025), which it says recognises solar PV as a... 


Eskom CEO Dan Marokane
Eskom welcomes IRP 2025 as a clear investment roadmap
21st October 2025 By: Darren Parker

State-owned utility Eskom has expressed support for the launch of South Africa’s Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2025, which it said aims to balance energy security, affordability, environmental... 


Growthpoint South Africa CEO Estienne de Klerk, Serengeti CEO Anton-Louis Olivier and Etana Energy CEO Evan Rice
Growthpoint acquires 30% stake in hydroelectric plant, secures exclusive access through Etana PPA
21st October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

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


IMARC 2025: Saudi Arabia Champions Global Partnerships to Power a Sustainable Mineral Future
21st October 2025

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its commitment to global partnership and collaboration in shaping the future of the minerals industry, as H.E. Khalid Al Mudaifer, Vice-Minister for... 


Sanlam Investments Renews Sponsorship of Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026
Sanlam Investments Renews Sponsorship of Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026
21st October 2025

Sanlam Investments has confirmed its third sponsorship of Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES), taking place in February 2026, reaffirming its commitment to financing Africa’s sustainable future... 


Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President Donald Trump meeting in the White House.
US, Australia back gallium and rare earths projects in $2bn critical minerals pact
21st October 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The US and Australia signed a landmark agreement on critical minerals and rare earths aimed at accelerating development of a secured supply chain for materials for defence and advanced... 


Image of Mat Cuthbert
DA proposes Bill to replace BEE, wants ANC’s support
20th October 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Monday launched its Economic Inclusion for All Bill to replace Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) and is urging support from the African National Congress (ANC). The... 


BLSA CEO Busi Mavuso
Business must remain engaged as structural reforms need time to support growth – Mavuso
20th October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Structural reforms are laying the foundation for the high levels of growth that South Africa needs, last seen in 2008, but reforms take time to translate into measurable economic outcomes. Business... 


An outdoor-rated enclosure houses an air-naturally-cooled medium voltage cast resin transformer, delivering reliable performance in even the harshest operating environments
Engineering the future: Trafo Power Solutions and TMC transformers set new standards in dry-type technology
20th October 2025

As demand grows for safer more reliable and environmentally responsible power infrastructure, dry-type transformer technology is gaining ground globally - and leading the charge in Africa is Trafo... 


 Mining smarter - how renewable energy is reshaping Namibia’s mining workforce and power supply
Mining smarter - how renewable energy is reshaping Namibia’s mining workforce and power supply
20th October 2025

By: Jacques Farmer - Managing Director of PRISMA Training Solutions Namibia is boldly staking its claim as a leader in renewable energy in southern Africa. With abundant solar resources, steady... 


Africa needs to exploit all its energy resources to generate electricity
17th October 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Africa needs to exploit all the energy resources that it possesses, including coal, to generate electricity. So affirmed Nigerian enterprise Heirs Energy’s head of commercial operations, Joseph... 


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DBSA, AFD and Proparco extend cooperation to 2030
17th October 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with French finance institution Agence française de développement (AFD) and its subsidiary Proparco... 


Energy Council CEO James Mackay
Rising business confidence reflects optimism in South Africa's energy sector – Energy Council
17th October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Energy sector organisation the Energy Council of South Africa welcomes the rise in business confidence to 121.1 in September, as reported by the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry.... 


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Demand-side management helps consumers limit energy costs
17th October 2025

South African smart-home energy technologies company Sensor Networks has partnered with European demand-side management specialist ThermoVault to bring advanced load-shifting capabilities to geyser... 


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