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The Western Cape Alternative Energy Support Programme, has allocated R12.5M for Solar PV in trading and township hubs, helping 50+ businesses stay open.

Western Cape initiative keeps small businesses afloat during power cutsLindsey Schutters

Many of the country's infrastructure projects are in response to climate change.

SA's infrastructure push brings opportunity and risk for construction firms

11 Apr 2024

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Appeal in case concerning R40m SA-Zimbabwe border fence dismissed

11 Apr 2024

Phase two of Lushushwane Water Project kicks off

Phase two of Lushushwane Water Project kicks off

10 Apr 2017

Record amount of renewables capacity added in 2016: UN

Record amount of renewables capacity added in 2016: UN

10 Apr 2017

CER challenges IRP after cabinet reshuffle

CER challenges IRP after cabinet reshuffle

4 Apr 2017

LVDC Conference on Sustainable Electricity Access set for Nairobi

31 Mar 2017

CT water remains safe for drinking, says city

CT water remains safe for drinking, says city

30 Mar 2017

Source: Renewable Power SA

Khobab's first wind turbine is up

28 Mar 2017

Plan to stave off water war in SA

Plan to stave off water war in SA

Dave Chambers 23 Mar 2017

How recycled water could revolutionise sustainable development

How recycled water could revolutionise sustainable development

Tamara Avellán 22 Mar 2017

Stormwater harvesting could help South Africa manage its water shortages

Stormwater harvesting could help South Africa manage its water shortages

Kirsty Carden and Lloyd Fisher-Jeffes 22 Mar 2017

Eskom completes Majuba repair

Eskom completes Majuba repair

22 Mar 2017

Groundwater can help alleviate CT's water shortage

Groundwater can help alleviate CT's water shortage

20 Mar 2017

Siyabonga Mbanjwa, MD of Sener Southern Africa

Making the case for CSP in SA's energy mix

Siyabonga Mbanjwa 16 Mar 2017

Eskom, Coega sign agreement on nuclear

Eskom, Coega sign agreement on nuclear

16 Mar 2017

Gauteng increases mental health spending after Esidimeni crisis

Genevieve Quintal 8 Mar 2017

City of Cape Town declares drought local disaster

City of Cape Town declares drought local disaster

8 Mar 2017

Judgement reserved in Thabametsi climate case

Judgement reserved in Thabametsi climate case

6 Mar 2017

Water millions wasted

Water millions wasted

Bongani Mthethwa 6 Mar 2017

South Africans cannot afford to ignore the water crisis

South Africans cannot afford to ignore the water crisis

Sean Molloy 3 Mar 2017

Desalination plant in Hamburg Harbour © Andrea Izzotti –

Desalination could be the answer to Western Cape drought

3 Mar 2017

De Lille calls for drought-hit Cape Town to be declared disaster area

De Lille calls for drought-hit Cape Town to be declared disaster area

Aphiwe Deklerk 1 Mar 2017

Bay's water crisis worsens

Bay's water crisis worsens

Avuyile Mngxitama-Diko 28 Feb 2017

Gauteng lifts water restrictions

Gauteng lifts water restrictions

Katharine Child 27 Feb 2017

Future Energy to address Africa's power potential

Future Energy to address Africa's power potential

24 Feb 2017

Nersa approves 2.2% Eskom tariff increase

Nersa approves 2.2% Eskom tariff increase

24 Feb 2017

Why Gordhan's silence on South Africa's nuclear option is a good sign

Why Gordhan's silence on South Africa's nuclear option is a good sign

Hartmut Winkler 24 Feb 2017

South African Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan

SAREC welcomes finance minister's support

23 Feb 2017

Could using stainless steel save SA millions in water losses?

Could using stainless steel save SA millions in water losses?

22 Feb 2017

Dr Kandeh Yumkella, UN under-secretary-general and former special representative of the secretary-general and CEO, Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All), won the Lifetime Achievement Award last year.

New categories added to African Utility Week Industry Awards

20 Feb 2017

Sub-Saharan Africa lags in sustainable energy policies

Sub-Saharan Africa lags in sustainable energy policies

16 Feb 2017

Eskom: FM lets you judge for yourself

Eskom: FM lets you judge for yourself

16 Feb 2017

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Phase two of Lushushwane Water Project kicks off

Phase two of Lushushwane Water Project kicks off

10 Apr 2017

Record amount of renewables capacity added in 2016: UN

Record amount of renewables capacity added in 2016: UN

10 Apr 2017

CER challenges IRP after cabinet reshuffle

CER challenges IRP after cabinet reshuffle

4 Apr 2017

LVDC Conference on Sustainable Electricity Access set for Nairobi

31 Mar 2017

CT water remains safe for drinking, says city

CT water remains safe for drinking, says city

30 Mar 2017

Source: Renewable Power SA

Khobab's first wind turbine is up

28 Mar 2017

Plan to stave off water war in SA

Plan to stave off water war in SA

Dave Chambers 23 Mar 2017

How recycled water could revolutionise sustainable development

How recycled water could revolutionise sustainable development

Tamara Avellán 22 Mar 2017

Stormwater harvesting could help South Africa manage its water shortages

Stormwater harvesting could help South Africa manage its water shortages

Kirsty Carden and Lloyd Fisher-Jeffes 22 Mar 2017

Eskom completes Majuba repair

Eskom completes Majuba repair

22 Mar 2017

Groundwater can help alleviate CT's water shortage

Groundwater can help alleviate CT's water shortage

20 Mar 2017

Siyabonga Mbanjwa, MD of Sener Southern Africa

Making the case for CSP in SA's energy mix

Siyabonga Mbanjwa 16 Mar 2017

Eskom, Coega sign agreement on nuclear

Eskom, Coega sign agreement on nuclear

16 Mar 2017

Gauteng increases mental health spending after Esidimeni crisis

Genevieve Quintal 8 Mar 2017

City of Cape Town declares drought local disaster

City of Cape Town declares drought local disaster

8 Mar 2017

Judgement reserved in Thabametsi climate case

Judgement reserved in Thabametsi climate case

6 Mar 2017

Water millions wasted

Water millions wasted

Bongani Mthethwa 6 Mar 2017

South Africans cannot afford to ignore the water crisis

South Africans cannot afford to ignore the water crisis

Sean Molloy 3 Mar 2017

Desalination plant in Hamburg Harbour © Andrea Izzotti –

Desalination could be the answer to Western Cape drought

3 Mar 2017

De Lille calls for drought-hit Cape Town to be declared disaster area

De Lille calls for drought-hit Cape Town to be declared disaster area

Aphiwe Deklerk 1 Mar 2017

Bay's water crisis worsens

Bay's water crisis worsens

Avuyile Mngxitama-Diko 28 Feb 2017

Gauteng lifts water restrictions

Gauteng lifts water restrictions

Katharine Child 27 Feb 2017

Future Energy to address Africa's power potential

Future Energy to address Africa's power potential

24 Feb 2017

Nersa approves 2.2% Eskom tariff increase

Nersa approves 2.2% Eskom tariff increase

24 Feb 2017

Why Gordhan's silence on South Africa's nuclear option is a good sign

Why Gordhan's silence on South Africa's nuclear option is a good sign

Hartmut Winkler 24 Feb 2017

South African Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan

SAREC welcomes finance minister's support

23 Feb 2017

Could using stainless steel save SA millions in water losses?

Could using stainless steel save SA millions in water losses?

22 Feb 2017

Dr Kandeh Yumkella, UN under-secretary-general and former special representative of the secretary-general and CEO, Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All), won the Lifetime Achievement Award last year.

New categories added to African Utility Week Industry Awards

20 Feb 2017

Sub-Saharan Africa lags in sustainable energy policies

Sub-Saharan Africa lags in sustainable energy policies

16 Feb 2017

Eskom: FM lets you judge for yourself

Eskom: FM lets you judge for yourself

16 Feb 2017

Will gas become SA's new money-spinner?

Will gas become SA's new money-spinner?

15 Feb 2017

Averda acquires Solid Waste Technologies

Averda acquires Solid Waste Technologies

10 Feb 2017

Chemical companies invest in alternative water treatment methods

Chemical companies invest in alternative water treatment methods

6 Feb 2017

Eskom sticks on price for renewables

Eskom sticks on price for renewables

Linda Ensor 6 Feb 2017

Report released on state of renewable energy, infrastructure in sub-Saharan Africa

Report released on state of renewable energy, infrastructure in sub-Saharan Africa

2 Feb 2017

We need a lot more water than is available to sustain current population and economic growth.

Are businesses doing enough to address the water crisis?

2 Feb 2017

Ingula Pumped Storage Scheme

Eskom's Ingula Unit 3 comes into commercial operation

1 Feb 2017

CoCT Council approves intensified water restrictions

CoCT Council approves intensified water restrictions

27 Jan 2017

$14m solar field ground-breaking in Burundi

$14m solar field ground-breaking in Burundi

26 Jan 2017

Eskom's renewables delay should worry other IPPS

Eskom's renewables delay should worry other IPPS

24 Jan 2017

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