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 	Ntsiki Adonisi, Rachel Dagadu, Zinzi Lawrence, Amarachukwu Odo, and Chimwemwe Tembo-Shula.
South Africa’s thin-incentive critical minerals strategy noted in G20Lens analysis
30th October 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s critical minerals strategy is not embedded in a modernised mining policy aligned with an industrial policy. Investment incentives are thin: there are no tax holidays, royalty relief... 


How Clover & Energy Partners revolutionised the future of efficiency
How Clover & Energy Partners revolutionised the future of efficiency
30th October 2025

Clover SA reimagines its entire energy ecosystem at the Queensburgh mega-factory and reaps the efficiency rewards. 


New plan to integrate microgrids to deliver electricity to far-flung rural areas
Department says electrification scheme to be ‘repurposed’ to tackle R75bn backlog by 2030
29th October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The Department of Electricity and Energy has provided additional information about its proposal to repurpose the Integrated National Electrification Programme (INEP) to meet the country’s 2030... 


CFM closes largest emerging market climate adaptation infrastructure fund
29th October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Climate Fund Managers (CFM), a climate-focused blended finance investment manager, has announced the final close of its second blended finance facility, Climate Investor Two (CI2), at nearly... 


Balwin CE Steve Brookes
Balwin builds on residential market recovery with strong performance
28th October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed Balwin Properties has reported encouraging results for the six months ended August 31, supported by a lower interest rate cycle, enhanced loan affordability and improved sentiment from... 


The Belcon cold store
Maersk cuts the ribbon on the final cold store in its R1.7bn investment drive
28th October 2025 By: Irma Venter

Logistics giant Maersk has wrapped up a R1.72-billion investment drive in cold-chain infrastructure in South Africa with the opening of the R800-million Maersk Belcon cold store logistics park in... 


Director General of the Zambia Development Agency Albert Halwampa
Zambia Economic and Trade Cooperation Exchange Conference: Strengthens Bilateral Ties and Investment Momentum
28th October 2025

The Intercontinental Hotel Lusaka hosted the China (Shaanxi) Zambia Economic and Trade Cooperation Exchange Conference, a landmark event aimed at deepening bilateral relations and unlocking new... 


Springbok solar project reaches commercial operation ahead of schedule
28th October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Renewable energy company the SOLA Group's 195 MW Springbok solar power project, in Virginia, in the Free State, has achieved an early commercial operation date. The multi-buyer, flexible energy... 


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... 


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... 


‘We can build a future where energy is not just available, but intelligent’ – Schneider Electric CEO unveils his vision for company’s future
27th October 2025

By: Olivier Blum  Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, opened its annual Innovation Summit in Copenhagen, hosting more than 5,000 customers, policymakers, employees, and industry... 


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+... 


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... 


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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Tailings retreatment has emerged as core part of modern mining
24th October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

While the viability of retreating mine tailings remains a key consideration – both for reprocessing these mining by-products and for determining the end-use of any reclaimed land – it has... 


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Tailings retreatment has emerged as core part of modern mining
24th October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

While the viability of retreating mine tailings remains a key consideration – both for reprocessing these mining by-products and for determining the end-use of any reclaimed land – it has... 


SA's changing energy mix
SA's changing energy mix
24th October 2025

South Africa plans to add 105 000 MW of new generation capacity to the grid by 2039, according to Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, the minister of electricity and energy, when he announced the release of the... 


Field of PV panels
Murcia solar PV plants, Spain
24th October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

French multinational integrated energy and petroleum company TotalEnergies and specialist in PV projects Soltec are building three new PV plants in Murcia and Torre Pacheco. 


Image of solar panel with sun shinning on it
Al Sadawi solar PV project, Saudi Arabia
24th October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is set to be one of the world's biggest solar installations.  


Image of solar panels
SlimSun Too Solar development, South Africa – update
24th October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The first phase of the development is in its final commissioning stage. 


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... 


Aerial image of a submersible pump installed in deep borehole
Stainless-steel submersible pumps withstand tough conditions
23rd October 2025

KSB Pumps and Valves has launched a stainless-steel submersible pump range designed for deep borehole use and other demanding freshwater and saline pumping applications. The new CORAChrom pumps... 


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... 


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... 


Efficiency first – the reimagined building of today and tomorrow
Efficiency first – the reimagined building of today and tomorrow
23rd October 2025

By: Thabang Byl - Buildings Segment Lead at Schneider Electric Philosopher Plato wisely said: “There is no harm in repeating a good thing”.  And whilst this sentiment translates into many aspects... 


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)... 


The Pinnacles zinc mine
Broken Hill Mines raises A$38.5m to accelerate Rasp, Pinnacles growth strategy
22nd October 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Broken Hill Mines (BHM) has secured firm commitments to raise A$38.5-million through a share placement aimed at accelerating growth initiatives across its Rasp and Pinnacles operations... 


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... 


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... 


Kendal power station
Longer-term demand-side support needed to realise universal electricity access in Africa – IEA
21st October 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

African countries need $150-billion of investment to realise universal electricity access by 2035, which equals $15-billion of investment every year; however, less than $2.5-billion was committed... 


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... 


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... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Minister’s ‘State will lead, market will follow’ electricity assertion raises questions
20th October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa’s insistence that the State will lead and the market follow in the procurement of new electricity generation, while simultaneously... 


Vodacom launches Eco-Warriors Sustainability Competition
Vodacom launches Eco-Warriors Sustainability Competition
20th October 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications group Vodacom South Africa has launched the Eco-Warriors Sustainability Competition, a nationwide learner-led initiative aiming to mobilise the country’s next generation of... 


 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... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
IRP 2025 raises gas load factor to 50% as adjustments are also made to accommodate nuclear and ‘clean coal’
19th October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s latest Cabinet-approved Integrated Resource Plan (IRP 2025) includes several policy adjustments that deviate from the least-cost scenario modelled, including a raising of the minimum... 


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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