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Drilling at the Kipushi mine
Century-old Kipushi mine starts up again after 31-year hiatus
2nd July 2024 By: Darren Parker

Dual-listed Ivanhoe Mines has announced the completion of construction and the restart of the Kipushi zinc/copper/lead/germanium mine, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), 100 years after... 


Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa speaking during an Eskom power station visit while still Electricity Minister
Separation of energy portfolio and Ramokgopa’s appointment praised amid rising energy-transition complexity
1st July 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The decision to establish a separate energy portfolio with the African National Congress’s Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa as Minister and the Democratic Alliance’s Samantha Graham as Deputy Minister has... 


Transforming Healthcare in Eswatini with Innovation and Compassion
Transforming Healthcare in Eswatini with Innovation and Compassion
1st July 2024

The Kingdom of Eswatini is the unexpected location of an extraordinary, state-of-the-art healthcare facility that is leveraging the latest technology and innovations to deliver exceptional free... 


An Eskom coal-fired power station
Eskom to hit CO2 targets despite coal plant extension, CEO says
28th June 2024 By: Reuters

South Africa's state power company Eskom will meet its target to reduce carbon emissions by 71-million metric tons a year by the end of the decade, its new CEO said on Friday, despite scrapping... 


Huawei’s smart energy storage systems offer convenient solutions for African homes
Huawei’s smart energy storage systems offer convenient solutions for African homes
28th June 2024

As African countries balance the need to make more electricity with global shifts away from fossil-fuel power, an energy mix that includes renewable resources will play a crucial role. Energy... 


Smart, safe battery systems
Huawei’s advanced smart PV power solutions prevent hazardous risks
28th June 2024

Renewable power sources have been credited with helping South Africa achieve its longest break from rolling black outs in four years. Elsewhere on the continent around 600 million people lack... 


Marriott Hotel, in Melrose Arch
SolarSaver showcases innovations of its latest solar installation in Melrose Arch precinct
28th June 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Energy company SolarSaver has successfully completed a solar installation at the Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch and the African Pride Hotel, both of which are based in the Melrose Arch precinct in... 


2nd LiFe batteries could catapult SA to the forefront of the circular economy
2nd LiFe batteries could catapult SA to the forefront of the circular economy
28th June 2024

By: Lance Dickerson, MD at REVOV Government plans to shut coal power plants and crumbling infrastructure is forcing a rethink 


Mercedes-Benz SA considers cutting 700 jobs on back of struggling economy, ports
28th June 2024 By: Irma Venter

Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) says it will move from three shifts a day at its East London plant to two shifts, in a move that could potentially cut 700 jobs. MBSA produces the C-Class for the... 


Jackwell Feris
Implementation of South Africa’s clean hydrogen ambition
28th June 2024

In the throes of a global energy transformation, South Africa emerges as a prominent player, leveraging its abundant renewable resources, particularly solar and wind power, to unlock the potential... 


Image of solar farm at sunset
ArcelorMittal South Africa renewable-energy project, South Africa – update
28th June 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The project has been put out to tender. 


Image of solar panels
Paardevlei ground-mounted solar photovoltaic and battery storage project, South Africa – update
28th June 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The project feasibility phase is envisaged to be completed by the end of July 2024.  


Image of fine vanadium
Steelpoortdrift vanadium project, South Africa – update
28th June 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Vanadium Resources has chosen to modify the back end of the salt roast leach processing plant. 


Image of an electric arc furnace
Vanderbijlpark facility blast furnace conversion project, South Africa – update
28th June 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The technical concept and scope report for the electric arc furnace conversion have been approved. 


ACTOM division helps to advance restoration of local rail corridors
ACTOM division helps to advance restoration of local rail corridors
27th June 2024

Local transformer manufacturer LH Marthinusen (LHM), a division of electro-mechanical equipment manufacturer ACTOM, is playing a vital role in upgrading South Africa’s commuter rail corridors. The... 


TVET graduates kick-started on the path to green jobs in SA
TVET graduates kick-started on the path to green jobs in SA
27th June 2024

Ten young, female Nkangala Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) graduates in Mpumalanga province have a better chance of being employed in the renewable energy sector, thanks to a... 


SUNOTEC Shines at Intersolar 2024: Showcasing Unparalleled Positioning and Strengthening Strategic Partnerships
27th June 2024

SUNOTEC Shines at Intersolar 2024: Showcasing Unparalleled Positioning and Strengthening Strategic Partnerships [Munich, Germany, 25th June 2024] – SUNOTEC, a leading provider of integrated solar... 


Starsight Energy group CEO Paul van Zijl; Proconics CEO Melvin Jones; Eskom senior adviser IPPs Motlatsi Makhari; SolarAfrica Energy CEO David McDonald; Emthanjeni local municipality Mayor Lulamile Nkumbi; and Eskom senior adviser IPPs Moreetsi Balepile
First phase of 1 GW SunCentral solar farm breaks ground
27th June 2024 By: Darren Parker

Independent power producer SolarAfrica Energy has officially broken ground on its first utility-scale solar farm in the Northern Cape. Known as SunCentral, Phase 1 of this project will total about... 


Norway to award Arctic blocks for seabed mining in 2025
Norway to award Arctic blocks for seabed mining in 2025
27th June 2024 By: Reuters

Norway offered large areas of the Arctic region for its inaugural seabed mineral licensing round on Wednesday and aims to award exploration permits during the first half of 2025, the country's... 


Cranes at a construction site
Civil construction activity growth well supported, but sentiment remains low – survey
26th June 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The First National Bank (FNB)/Bureau for Economic Research Civil Confidence Index decreased to 44 points in the second quarter, from an eight-year high of 47 in the first quarter. While slightly... 


Anglo Executive Market Development Head Benny Oeyen
Anglo spearheading exciting new clean hydrogen mobility initiative across Europe
26th June 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum-based hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) received a major boost on Wednesday with the announcement of an initiative to deploy new fleets of zero-emission FCEV taxis in Europe.... 


ENGIE leads the charge at Africa Energy Forum 2024: Shaping the future of Africa’s energy landscape
26th June 2024

ENGIE, the world’s top independent power producer with a five-decade-long presence in Africa, is one of the lead sponsors for the upcoming Africa Energy Forum (AEF). This prestigious event, set to... 


A solar farm in the Atacama desert
BHP Group's carbon emissions to rise slightly this year
26th June 2024 By: Reuters

BHP Group's operational carbon emissions are set for a "small increase" this financial year, an executive said on Wednesday, as the miner said its path to net zero would not be linear and requires... 


South Africa could leverage its potent solar and wind resources to power green manufacturing
‘Second wave’ of Operation Vulindlela set to prioritise ‘green and digital’ growth
25th June 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The ‘second wave’ of government’s Operation Vulindlela initiative is poised to be widened to include additional structural reforms to those that have been pursued to date in electricity, freight... 


Solar panels installed at Naboom Plastic's operations in Limpopo
435 kW solar, battery system ensures Naboom Plastic can produce, reduce backlog
25th June 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Clean energy developer Blue Energy Africa has built a hybrid 435 kW solar and battery storage system for planting bags producer Naboom Plastic, in Mookgophong, Limpopo. The system provides the... 


Students complete internship programme at Enel Green Power’s solar plants
25th June 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

A group of ten young women from the Nkangala Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College, in Mpumalanga, have successfully completed a six-month internship programme at various... 


Silver paste accounts for up to 23% of the material cost of a PV cell.
Sun Silver applies for $60m US tax credit for silver paste facility
25th June 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Precious metals miner Sun Silver has applied to the US Department of Energy (DoE) for a $60-million investment tax credit for expenditure towards establishing a silver paste production facility in... 


Hyprop property
Hyprop expects higher full-year tenant revenue in South Africa, Eastern Europe
24th June 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Shopping centre-focused real estate investment trust Hyprop Investments continues to make progress on key priorities having been set for the 2024 financial year ending June 30, including... 


An image of the Skimmelkrans dairy farm
Nestlé’s South African dairy farm, factory exemplifiers of group’s sustainability goals
24th June 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

As Swiss multinational food and drink processing conglomerate Nestlé’s seeks to reach its ambitious global target of waste-free operations and net-zero emissions by 2050, two of the group’s South... 


How access to electricity can speed up community potential and growth
How access to electricity can speed up community potential and growth
24th June 2024

By Ajibola Akindele, Country President, Nigeria, Schneider Electric West Africa It is in our very nature to take things for granted.  Cooked food on our table and our favourite TV series, all with... 


  Energy Transition: the pivotal role of hydrogen and carbon capture in the future of African energy
Energy Transition: the pivotal role of hydrogen and carbon capture in the future of African energy
24th June 2024

Arun Velusami, Partner & Africa Practice Co-Head & Andrew Shaw, Partner: Energy Transition, Hogan Lovells Africa, having been historically reliant on fossil fuels, is going through an energy... 


Australia's east faces immediate gas shortage amid cold snap, outage
21st June 2024 By: Reuters

Australia's east is facing a gas shortage after a cold snap drove up demand for heating and power while supply dipped due to an extended outage at the region's main gas plant, the energy market... 


Vis Reddy, chairman and principal environmental geochemist, SRK Consulting
How a comprehensive ESG strategy adds value to mining
21st June 2024

The mining sector’s growing focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks is often portrayed as another regulatory load to be borne by an already over-burdened sector. It is anything... 


Harmonic filters and the quest for power quality in utility environments are an integral part of the transition to clean energy generation
Harmonic filters and the quest for power quality in utility environments are an integral part of the transition to clean energy generation
21st June 2024

By Wesley Govender, Digital Power Services Lead at Schneider Electric While there is a growing need for renewable energy as countries around the globe seek to reduce their dependency on fossil... 


Schneider Electric brings light to Rays of Hope
Schneider Electric brings light to Rays of Hope
21st June 2024

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation has donated 300 Mobiya Lite solar lights, and in partnership with the University of Johannesburg,... 


China's Tsingshan $1bn steel plant in Zimbabwe starts production
21st June 2024 By: Reuters

China's nickel giant Tsingshan Holding Group has started production at its $1-billion steel plant in central Zimbabwe, a company official said on Thursday. Tsingshan's Dinson Iron and Steel Company... 


Ex-BlackRock exec calls for unity to fight climate change
21st June 2024 By: Bloomberg

Paul Bodnar, BlackRock’s former chief of sustainable investing, said climate activists need to stop “demonizing” the fossil-fuel industry for advances to be made on the environmental front.... 


A photo of the new Cape Town Station which has been re-imagined to house over 3 000 students and has sports grounds, a shopping centre and cinemas
Mixed-use project completed
21st June 2024

Privately owned construction company GVK-Siya Zama has worked “around the clock” to complete the redevelopment of Cape Town Station, in the Western Cape, into a mixed-use residential and retail... 


Mastercard, AfDB launch new alliance to accelerate digital transformation in Africa
21st June 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Global technology company Mastercard and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have launched a new alliance to extend digital access to critical services for 100-million individuals and businesses in... 


Already green V&A Waterfront eyes starting up desalination plant, building second seawater cooling plant
21st June 2024 By: Irma Venter

Since embarking on its sustainability journey in 2008, the V&A Waterfront (V&A) in Cape Town has reduced its energy use by 40%, with 2 MW of photovoltaic (PV) solar panels generating 1 640 000 kWh... 


Thermamax TITAN adjustable solar helmet
Thermamax TITAN adjustable solar helmet
21st June 2024

The welder is widely regarded as the premier athlete within the realm of metal craftsmen, bearing a significant level of responsibility, as a defective welding seam could potentially lead to... 


Image of construction workers pouring cement
Riverstone Mall, South Africa
21st June 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Riverstone Mall forms part of Alley Roads’ development pipeline earmarked for underserved township and peri-urban areas across South Africa. 


Image of a solar farm at sunset
Trevago I and II solar photovoltaic plants, Spain
21st June 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Ferrovial plans to build two photovoltaic plants with the capacity to supply 30 000 homes with electricity. 


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