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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

Dr Ben Ngubane, Eskom chairman. Source: Miningmx

No-show Molefe sidesteps difficult questions at #AUW2017

Nicci Botha 17 May 2017

#AUW2017: Innovative water management in Africa requires collaboration

#AUW2017: Innovative water management in Africa requires collaboration

Sindy Peters 17 May 2017

Interventions under way to mitigate Western Cape drought crisis

Interventions under way to mitigate Western Cape drought crisis

17 May 2017

Cape Town drought crisis reaching critical point

Cape Town drought crisis reaching critical point

16 May 2017

Kamstrup’s smart water metering solutions

Frost & Sullivan recognises Kamstrup with award

15 May 2017

Brian Molefe returns to Eskom

Brian Molefe returns to Eskom

12 May 2017

Challenges, opportunities in the African power sector

Challenges, opportunities in the African power sector

8 May 2017

Startups can help Africa meet its energy needs. But they need to be encouraged

Startups can help Africa meet its energy needs. But they need to be encouraged

Fred McBagonluri 5 May 2017

Inroads made in tackling Bay water crisis

Inroads made in tackling Bay water crisis

5 May 2017

2017 Access Co-Development Facility competition deadline extended

2017 Access Co-Development Facility competition deadline extended

4 May 2017

Zelda la Grange. Image source:

2017 African Utility Week Industry Awards finalists announced

2 May 2017

Image source: World Resources Institute

Water scarcity and smart technology solutions

Laura Caetano 21 Apr 2017

R2.4bn programme to light up Ekurhuleni

R2.4bn programme to light up Ekurhuleni

19 Apr 2017

Footage reveals flood of sewage into Swartkops River

Footage reveals flood of sewage into Swartkops River

Estelle Ellis 19 Apr 2017

Nelson Mandela Bay may get water relief

Nelson Mandela Bay may get water relief

Shaun Gillham 19 Apr 2017

Veolia upgrades pump station in KZN

Veolia upgrades pump station in KZN

13 Apr 2017

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

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Cape Town drought crisis reaching critical point

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Brian Molefe returns to Eskom

Brian Molefe returns to Eskom

12 May 2017

Challenges, opportunities in the African power sector

Challenges, opportunities in the African power sector

8 May 2017

Startups can help Africa meet its energy needs. But they need to be encouraged

Startups can help Africa meet its energy needs. But they need to be encouraged

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Inroads made in tackling Bay water crisis

Inroads made in tackling Bay water crisis

5 May 2017

2017 Access Co-Development Facility competition deadline extended

2017 Access Co-Development Facility competition deadline extended

4 May 2017

Zelda la Grange. Image source:

2017 African Utility Week Industry Awards finalists announced

2 May 2017

Image source: World Resources Institute

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Laura Caetano 21 Apr 2017

R2.4bn programme to light up Ekurhuleni

R2.4bn programme to light up Ekurhuleni

19 Apr 2017

Footage reveals flood of sewage into Swartkops River

Footage reveals flood of sewage into Swartkops River

Estelle Ellis 19 Apr 2017

Nelson Mandela Bay may get water relief

Nelson Mandela Bay may get water relief

Shaun Gillham 19 Apr 2017

Veolia upgrades pump station in KZN

Veolia upgrades pump station in KZN

13 Apr 2017

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

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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

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