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#AUW2017: All the 2017 African Utility Week Industry Awards winners
#AUW2017: All the 2017 African Utility Week Industry Awards winners
The 2017 African Utility Week Industry Lifetime Achievement, Outstanding Contribution to Power, as well as Young Energy Leader awards, were won by women, reflecting the invaluable contribution women are making to the power and water industries... read
Koeberg nuclear power station. Source: Eskom
Eskom head: "No secret nuke deal"
[Nicci Botha] Despite persistent conspiracy theories and media speculation, Eskom's nuclear boss is adamant there is no secret plan or corruption linked to the nuclear plan... read
Dr Ben Ngubane, Eskom chairman. Source: Miningmx
No-show Molefe sidesteps difficult questions at #AUW2017
[Nicci Botha] Brian Molefe was a no-show at African Utility Week. Not surprising, given his track record of not pitching at this event when there's a bullet to be dodged... read
Energy
South Africa's power utility is hoping for a tariff hike. It may not get it
South Africa's power utility is hoping for a tariff hike. It may not get it

Stephen Labson

South Africa's National Energy Regulator (Nersa) is soon to decide if the country's power utility, Eskom, should be granted an exemption from a long list of regulatory reporting requirements when it submits a new tariff application next month... read
Borrowing to cover utility debt a slippery slope: World Bank report
Borrowing to cover utility debt a slippery slope: World Bank report
It is always better for power utilities to be self-sufficient and not depend on government subsidies to avoid becoming trapped in a vicious spiral when debt gets out of control... read
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The CEO of South Africa's power utility is back. Why the move can't be justified

Seán Mfundza

The return of Brian Molefe as CEO of South Africa's largest state owned enterprise, the power utility Eskom, has caused outrage... read
Regional power pools hold the key to sustainability
Regional power pools hold the key to sustainability

Nicci Botha

Regional collaboration is key to securing energy supply and minimising costs, but regional integration in a mutually beneficial manner remains a challenge, said Ben Martins, deputy minister of state enterprises. read
Markets & Investment
What will Trump do about Africa?
What will Trump do about Africa?
Speculation around US president Donald Trump's policy plans for the African continent and growing concerns over the future of foreign aid projects... read
Mining
Conflict-free gold project moves forward in DRC
Conflict-free gold project moves forward in DRC
The Just Gold project, a system to trace legal and conflict-free artisanal gold has moving from the pilot stage... read
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JSE opens flat as Naspers rockets further and miners fall

Maarten Mittner

The JSE opened flat on Friday, despite Naspers rocketing to new heights, with miners retreating as the rand regained some lost ground after tumbling on Thursday... read
Nuclear Power
Swiss to vote on gradual nuclear phaseout, energy makeover
Swiss to vote on gradual nuclear phaseout, energy makeover
The Swiss will vote in a referendum on replacing the power from its ageing nuclear reactors with renewable sources... read
Renewables & Energy Efficiency
#AUW2017: Buildings offer significant opportunity for energy efficiency
#AUW2017: Buildings offer significant opportunity for energy efficiency

Sindy Peters

One of the many pertinent questions asked at this year's African Utility Week was... read
All roads to sustainable energy lead to the sun
All roads to sustainable energy lead to the sun

Werner van Zyl

Humans consume 221 tonnes of coal, 1,066 barrels of oil, and 93,000 metric cubes of natural gas per second... read
Rooftop PV in SA on the rise
Rooftop PV in SA on the rise
According to Ashley Maistry, associate director for Accenture Resources, increasing environmental awareness is driving South Africans to invest in a more sustainable future... read
Science & Engineering
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How an open approach to patents could help build a sustainable future

Frank Tietze

To sustain a population of 9.7 billion people by 2050, the world is going to need innovations that make careful use of the available resources, human and environmental... read
Africa
Ethiopian institute signs MoU with GE Renewable Energy
Ethiopian institute signs MoU with GE Renewable Energy
Addis Ababa Institute of Technology (AAiT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with General Electric (GE) Renewable Energy... read
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Motsoaledi, Cosatu head for NHI clash
Motsoaledi, Cosatu head for NHI clash
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi and his department are on a collision course with Cosatu over the National Health Insurance (NHI)... read
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