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Minister Godongwana remained firm on the Treasury stance regarding no further Transnet bailouts. Source: x.com

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Legislation

National Assembly passes Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill

15 Mar 2024

Property Point seeks renewable energy SMEs for new entrepreneurship programme

Social Entrepreneurship

Property Point seeks renewable energy SMEs for new entrepreneurship programme

14 Mar 2024

Deputy President Paul Mashatile responded to questions from the NCOP

Infrastructure & Utilities

Government scrambles to fix water, power outages with rapid response plans

14 Mar 2024

South Africa's Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity has had a busy week

Energy

Ramokgopa: ‘Transmission grid needs major upgrade to unlock renewables’

13 Mar 2024

Mauro DelleMonache, CEO of Geovia

Architecture & Design

Q&A: How Geovia is reimagining mining efficiency with digital twins

Lindsey Schutters 12 Mar 2024

Navigating the solar transition: Choosing safety, sustainability and performance

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Navigating the solar transition: Choosing safety, sustainability and performance

Ezzat Sankari, Sungrow 11 Mar 2024

The Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity briefed the media on the Energy Action Plan

Energy

Electricity Minister: ‘South Africa is making strides in addressing energy crisis’

Lindsey Schutters 11 Mar 2024

Source: Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan.

Economy

Public enterprises minister to retire after elections

Wendell Roelf 8 Mar 2024

Energy

TotalEnergies and QatarEnergy explore South African Orange Basin

America Hernandez and Ron Bousso 6 Mar 2024

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Events & Conferencing

Pretoria to host first World Conference of Science Journalists on African soil in 2025

5 Mar 2024

Clouds pass over the pit head at Sibanye Gold's Masimthembe shaft in Westonaria. Source: Reuters/Mike Hutchings

Mining

Froneman considers restructuring and capital raise to slow PGM losses

Nelson Banya and Felix Njini 5 Mar 2024

A view shows solar panels at the green hydrogen proof-of-concept site in Vredendal. Source: Reuters/Esa Alexander

Energy

$1.3bn fund launched to build transmission lines across Southern Africa

Wendell Roelf 5 Mar 2024

The first trial is being done at military buildings in Limpopo

Construction & Engineering

South African military bases get cool makeover with innovative paint

5 Mar 2024

Fuel prices rise on back of higher global oil costs and weaker rand

Energy

Fuel prices rise on back of higher global oil costs and weaker rand

Lindsey Schutters 4 Mar 2024

The 2024 Bosch Connected World conference closed with an Elon Musk interview

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Musk says AI and EV revolution put earth on the verge of power overload

Lindsey Schutters 4 Mar 2024

Mine workers are seen at the Northam Platinum's Zondereinde mine. Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Mining

Northam CEO Paul Dunne: 'Worst crisis I've seen in 30 years'

Felix Njini 1 Mar 2024

New Group Chief Executive of South African power utility Eskom, Dan Marokane, poses for a photograph. Source: Reuters/Emil von Maltitz/Eskom/Handout

Energy

Eskom CEO Dan Marokane takes on hardest job in SA

Joe Bavier 1 Mar 2024

The platinum group metals crisis is set to deepen in 2024.

Markets & Investment

Implats sees 80% profit drop as PGM crisis deepens

Lindsey Schutters 1 Mar 2024

Source: New Development Bank.

Banking

NDB secures $2bn syndicated loan, oversubscribed by $590m

29 Feb 2024

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Land Policy, Reform & Restitution

Clarens leads Sandton as SA's first 'smart town' with innovative electricity management programme

Katja Hamilton 29 Feb 2024

Michelle Phillips has been made permanent CEO of Transnet.

Markets & Investment

Minerals Council welcomes permanent Transnet leadership appointments

29 Feb 2024

A worker watches as a loader unloads coal at a yard on the outskirts of Ahmedabad. Source: Reuters/Amit Dave

Coal, Oil & Gas

Indonesia and SA eye coal exports to India amid geopolitical shifts

Brijesh Patel and Sethuraman N R 29 Feb 2024

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Online Media

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Bizcommunity.com 28 Feb 2024

Ewseta chief executive officer, Mpho Mookapele

Sustainability

Ewseta upskills workforce for green jobs with new training programmes

28 Feb 2024

Munsoft encouraged by the R2bn budget for prepaid meter rollout to help ailing municipalities

Energy

Munsoft encouraged by the R2bn budget for prepaid meter rollout to help ailing municipalities

Ambani Reputation Management 27 Feb 2024

Sasol is in for a rough fiscal. Source: Sasol

Health & Safety

Sasol profit down 34% midway through fiscal year

Lindsey Schutters 26 Feb 2024

Storm clouds circle the PGMs market. Source: DALL-E 3

Mining

Anglo and Glencore caught in mining market headwinds

Lindsey Schutters 23 Feb 2024

The PGM market decline is seeing job cuts across the value chain. Source: DALL-E 3

Mining

Sibanye-Stillwater concludes consultations, shuts shaft to minimise job cuts

Lindsey Schutters 23 Feb 2024

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana had some tough love for the SOEs

Mining

#BudgetSpeech2024: Mining industry’s struggle amid economic challenges

22 Feb 2024

An aerial view of Kriel Power Station run by state electricity utility Eskom in Delmas, in Mpumalanga. Source: Reuters/Shafiek Tassiem

Energy

Eskom chair reiterates need for private investment

Joe Bavier 22 Feb 2024

Africa news

Energy

TotalEnergies and QatarEnergy explore South African Orange Basin

America Hernandez and Ron Bousso 6 Mar 2024

Source:

Events & Conferencing

Pretoria to host first World Conference of Science Journalists on African soil in 2025

5 Mar 2024

Stellenbosch University hosted the demonstration leg of the Milken-Motsepe Green Energy Prize competition.

Science & Engineering

Milken-Motsepe prize finalists open up SA green energy opportunities

Lindsey Schutters 20 Feb 2024

Elia Nandjiwa is resources industries and mining executive at Barloworld Equipment Southern Africa

Mining

#MI24: 'Mining Indaba 2024 embraced its theme' - Barloworld

Elia Nandjiwa 9 Feb 2024

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Mauro DelleMonache, CEO of Geovia

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The Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity briefed the media on the Energy Action Plan

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Source: Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan.

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Wendell Roelf 8 Mar 2024

Clouds pass over the pit head at Sibanye Gold's Masimthembe shaft in Westonaria. Source: Reuters/Mike Hutchings

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Nelson Banya and Felix Njini 5 Mar 2024

A view shows solar panels at the green hydrogen proof-of-concept site in Vredendal. Source: Reuters/Esa Alexander

Energy & Mining$1.3bn fund launched to build transmission lines across Southern Africa

Wendell Roelf 5 Mar 2024

The first trial is being done at military buildings in Limpopo

Construction & EngineeringSouth African military bases get cool makeover with innovative paint

5 Mar 2024

Fuel prices rise on back of higher global oil costs and weaker rand

Energy & MiningFuel prices rise on back of higher global oil costs and weaker rand

Lindsey Schutters 4 Mar 2024

The 2024 Bosch Connected World conference closed with an Elon Musk interview

Energy & MiningMusk says AI and EV revolution put earth on the verge of power overload

Lindsey Schutters 4 Mar 2024

Mine workers are seen at the Northam Platinum's Zondereinde mine. Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Energy & MiningNortham CEO Paul Dunne: 'Worst crisis I've seen in 30 years'

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New Group Chief Executive of South African power utility Eskom, Dan Marokane, poses for a photograph. Source: Reuters/Emil von Maltitz/Eskom/Handout

Energy & MiningEskom CEO Dan Marokane takes on hardest job in SA

Joe Bavier 1 Mar 2024

The platinum group metals crisis is set to deepen in 2024.

Energy & MiningImplats sees 80% profit drop as PGM crisis deepens

Lindsey Schutters 1 Mar 2024

Source: New Development Bank.

FinanceNDB secures $2bn syndicated loan, oversubscribed by $590m

29 Feb 2024

Source:

PropertyClarens leads Sandton as SA's first 'smart town' with innovative electricity management programme

Katja Hamilton 29 Feb 2024

Michelle Phillips has been made permanent CEO of Transnet.

Energy & MiningMinerals Council welcomes permanent Transnet leadership appointments

29 Feb 2024

A worker watches as a loader unloads coal at a yard on the outskirts of Ahmedabad. Source: Reuters/Amit Dave

Energy & MiningIndonesia and SA eye coal exports to India amid geopolitical shifts

Brijesh Patel and Sethuraman N R 29 Feb 2024

Share in the sharing economy on Biz

Marketing & MediaShare in the sharing economy on Biz

Bizcommunity.com 28 Feb 2024

Ewseta chief executive officer, Mpho Mookapele

Energy & MiningEwseta upskills workforce for green jobs with new training programmes

28 Feb 2024

Munsoft encouraged by the R2bn budget for prepaid meter rollout to help ailing municipalities

Energy & MiningMunsoft encouraged by the R2bn budget for prepaid meter rollout to help ailing municipalities

Ambani Reputation Management 27 Feb 2024

Sasol is in for a rough fiscal. Source: Sasol

Energy & MiningSasol profit down 34% midway through fiscal year

Lindsey Schutters 26 Feb 2024

Storm clouds circle the PGMs market. Source: DALL-E 3

Energy & MiningAnglo and Glencore caught in mining market headwinds

Lindsey Schutters 23 Feb 2024

The PGM market decline is seeing job cuts across the value chain. Source: DALL-E 3

Energy & MiningSibanye-Stillwater concludes consultations, shuts shaft to minimise job cuts

Lindsey Schutters 23 Feb 2024

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana had some tough love for the SOEs

Energy & Mining#BudgetSpeech2024: Mining industry’s struggle amid economic challenges

22 Feb 2024

An aerial view of Kriel Power Station run by state electricity utility Eskom in Delmas, in Mpumalanga. Source: Reuters/Shafiek Tassiem

Energy & MiningEskom chair reiterates need for private investment

Joe Bavier 22 Feb 2024

Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana wasted no time in a rapid 2024 Budget Speech delivery.

Energy & Mining#BudgetSpeech2024: Treasury takes crucial step towards energy security

Lindsey Schutters 21 Feb 2024

Shell invites applications for its 2024 bursary programme

EducationShell invites applications for its 2024 bursary programme

21 Feb 2024

Huawei underlines the importance of Solar Smart PV energy storage and safety at Residential Luna 2.0 launch

Energy & MiningHuawei underlines the importance of Solar Smart PV energy storage and safety at Residential Luna 2.0 launch

Irvine Partners 21 Feb 2024

Paving the way: The benefits of PBS vehicles

Energy & MiningPaving the way: The benefits of PBS vehicles

John Kettlewell, Unitrans 21 Feb 2024

Lance Dickerson, MD of Revov

Energy & MiningSA’s crucial shift to high-voltage battery energy storage systems

Lance Dickerson 21 Feb 2024

Kumba revenue and profits are up, but job cuts still happening

Energy & MiningKumba revenue and profits are up, but job cuts still happening

Lindsey Schutters 20 Feb 2024

Education department’s electricity cut off for owing millions of rands

EducationEducation department’s electricity cut off for owing millions of rands

Thamsanqa Mbovane 20 Feb 2024

Home solar installations are on the rise, but many owners don't know that the panels are underperforming. Source: Vinvint Solar/Unsplash

Construction & EngineeringYour solar panels could be performing better

Mark Williams-Wynn 19 Feb 2024

During a panel discussion at the Mining Indaba, Nishen Hariparsad argued that the mining sector needs repositioning to attract young talent. Source: Supplied

Energy & Mining#MI24: Mining industry is ready to embrace future trends

15 Feb 2024

MTN Solar Park

Energy & MiningMTN makes big gains in solar renewable energy project

15 Feb 2024