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NERSA launches probe into Eskom over PPA impasse
NERSA launches probe into Eskom over PPA impasse
The National Energy Regulator's electricity sub-committee has launched a formal investigation into Eskom's conduct... read
Minerals industry needs certainty above all else
Minerals industry needs certainty above all else
[Noor Kapdi] The delay in passing the amended MPRDA is a small price to pay for a celebrated democracy... read
Ahmed Mokgopo of 350Africa, Andile Mngoma of UCT's branch of Fossil Free SA, the Reverend Rachel Mash of the Anglican Church of SA and David le Page of Fossil Free SA. Photo: Melanie Gosling
Campaign to disinvest in fossil fuels kicks off in Cape Town
[Melanie Gosling] City praised for its climate change policies... read
Energy
Brian Molefe, reinstated Eskom CEO
Molefe back at the helm of Eskom
Brian Molefe's return to his desk at Eskom today, after his resignation when his links to the Gupta family were revealed in the public protector's State of Capture report, has more than raised a few eyebrows. read
Eskom report on CEO's step-daughter's contracts due this week
Eskom report on CEO's step-daughter's contracts due this week

Linda Ensor

Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown expects to receive a report from the Eskom board on an inquiry into allegations against Eskom CEO Matshela Koko at the end of the week... read
Technology transforming energy landscape in Africa
Technology transforming energy landscape in Africa
According to Webb Meko, business development director, sub-Saharan Africa, Black & Veatch, the next generation of energy infrastructure is being spurred by new technology that places energy solutions directly into the hands of consumers and businesses... read
Mining
UJ research: Increasing autopsies for compensation of occupational lung diseases
UJ research: Increasing autopsies for compensation of occupational lung diseases
Miners in South Africa face an epidemic of occupational lung diseases, but ODMWA autopsies are declining, especially among retired mineworkers, despite the benefits... read
Eni to build oil refinery in Nigeria: minister
Eni to build oil refinery in Nigeria: minister
Italian oil group Eni's Nigerian subsidiary Agip is planning a 150,000-barrel per day refinery as part of efforts to reduce imports, junior oil minister Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu said... read
AngloGold weighs up its local options
AngloGold weighs up its local options

Allan Seccombe

AngloGold Ashanti is reviewing its under-performing South African mines after a poor start to the year offset increased output in its international portfolio, prompting the world's number three gold miner to study its options for the Kopanang and TauTona mines... read
Nuclear Power
Source: Earthlife Africa Johannesburg
Nuclear deal still very much on the table despite judgement: Minister says
Although the government won't challenge the high court decision declaring the nuclear build deal unlawful, it will ensure its new agreements are watertight... read
Renewables & Energy Efficiency
Energy21 workshop helps create stronger voice for renewables sector
Energy21 workshop helps create stronger voice for renewables sector
The recently held Energy21: Exchange Hub in Cape Town focused mainly on communicating the successes and opportunities of South Africa's renewable energy sector... read
International
Dutch open 'world's largest offshore' wind farm
Dutch open 'world's largest offshore' wind farm
Dutch officials on Monday, 8 May, opened what is being billed as one of the world's largest offshore wind farms, with 150 turbines spinning in action far out in the North Sea... read
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Cape Town drought crisis reaching critical point
Cape Town drought crisis reaching critical point
The City of Cape Town has warned all residents and businesses to cut... read
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