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Princess Mkabayi Mall in KZN officially opens its doors

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The new Act could see a proliferation of oil rigs along South African shores.

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

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South Africa has a growing appetite for new energy vehicles.

Energy

New energy vehicles gain ground in South Africa

Eduardo Urzagasti 11 Apr 2024

Mining

Sibanye-Stillwater focuses on balance sheet, seeks metal steaming deals

Felix Njini 10 Apr 2024

Selim Kaymak, CEO of Alpha Resources

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Dave Masureik, CEO of New Southern Energy

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Flawed IRP2023 needs private leadership

Dave Masureik 8 Apr 2024

Africa Data Centres breaking ground ceremony. Data centre energy efficiency is crucial in these cloud-dominant times.

Data & Analytics

Africa Data Centres and DPA SA breaks ground on solar farm in Free State

8 Apr 2024

The Kohler acquisition was announced in January.

Markets & Investment

CompCom approves Discovery Energy Holdings acquisition of Kohler Energy

Lindsey Schutters 5 Apr 2024

Harmony Gold has struck a new labour agreement 3 months before the current one lapses.

Mining

Harmony Gold strikes landmark five-year wage deal

Lindsey Schutters 4 Apr 2024

Corobrik Rietvlei quarry

Materials & Equipment

Corobrik denies coal mining ambitions amid environmental concerns

4 Apr 2024

Dr Steve Chingwaru graduated with a PhD from Stellenbosch University. Source: Stefan Els/Stellenbosch University

Science & Engineering

Zimbabwean scientist makes billions-worth gold discovery in South Africa

2 Apr 2024

Fuel price adjustments are a mixed bag for April

Energy

Fuel price adjustments are a mixed bag for April

Lindsey Schutters 1 Apr 2024

Minister Ramokgopa visiting Kendal Power Station in Mpumalanga as part of a programme to address challenges at six identified power stations which are facing challenges.

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

18 months into EAP, strides made in curbing electricity crisis but challenges remain

Lindsey Schutters 1 Apr 2024

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Fintech

First investment product provider to receive FSCA approval for crypto license

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An oil rig lights up Cape Town harbour as the sun sets. The giant floating platforms are becoming regular visitors to the port as the city is marketing itself as the service hub for the lucrative oil fields off the west coast of Africa. Source: Reuters/Mike Hutchings

Markets & Investment

New Africa Energy Bank to Invest $5bn in oil and gas projects

Wendell Roelf 28 Mar 2024

Anglo American's Shishen facility

Mining

Kumba Iron Ore is acknowledged for responsible mining

27 Mar 2024

Alexia and Keerthana exploring Mahdia

Construction & Engineering

South African students showcase innovative TB detection, green tech at I-FEST2

27 Mar 2024

Source: Investopedia.

Financial Services

BlackRock: 5 global megatrends shaping European investor interest

27 Mar 2024

Starship mounted on the Super Heavy first stage booster ahead of its recent test launch. Source: SpaceX/Flickr

Materials & Equipment

SpaceX's Starship launch offered a glimpse into the future

Lindsey Schutters 26 Mar 2024

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Economy

IRP 2023 could reset South Africa’s social and economic woes if implemented correctly

26 Mar 2024

Source: Reuters.

Banking

Credit Agricole says it will not fund two major LNG projects

26 Mar 2024

HE Haitham Al Ghais, Secretary General of OPEC

Materials & Equipment

We face a transport and construction apocalypse if oil vanishes

Haitham Al Ghais 25 Mar 2024

Glencore board movements announced ahead of the AGM

Markets & Investment

Glencore announces board changes

22 Mar 2024

Sibanye's Cooke operation is situated in the West Wits Line of the Witwatersrand Basin, near Randfontein

Mining

Sibanye-Stillwater appoints uranium veteran Greg Cochran as EVP

22 Mar 2024

DMRE is revisiting possible nuclear power generation. Source: Shaun P Twomey/Pexels

Nuclear Power

Latest government nuclear push sparks faith community outcry

21 Mar 2024

Sibanye-Stillwater has suffered a production disruption at its Rustenburg complex

Mining

Sibanye-Stillwater shaft damaged, production put on hold

20 Mar 2024

Veteran solar company marks 40 years amidst Africa's energy shift

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Veteran solar company marks 40 years amidst Africa's energy shift

19 Mar 2024

Sungrow introduces advanced three-phase inverter for tailored energy solutions in South Africa

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Sungrow introduces advanced three-phase inverter for tailored energy solutions in South Africa

Sungrow 18 Mar 2024

A lithium processing plant in Africa

Energy & Mining

South Africa eyes key role in global shift toward battery-powered future

18 Mar 2024

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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

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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

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

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An oil rig lights up Cape Town harbour as the sun sets. The giant floating platforms are becoming regular visitors to the port as the city is marketing itself as the service hub for the lucrative oil fields off the west coast of Africa. Source: Reuters/Mike Hutchings

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Anglo American's Shishen facility

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Alexia and Keerthana exploring Mahdia

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Source: Investopedia.

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26 Mar 2024

Source: Reuters.

FinanceCredit Agricole says it will not fund two major LNG projects

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HE Haitham Al Ghais, Secretary General of OPEC

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Glencore board movements announced ahead of the AGM

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22 Mar 2024

DMRE is revisiting possible nuclear power generation. Source: Shaun P Twomey/Pexels

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21 Mar 2024

Sibanye-Stillwater has suffered a production disruption at its Rustenburg complex

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20 Mar 2024

Veteran solar company marks 40 years amidst Africa's energy shift

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19 Mar 2024

Sungrow introduces advanced three-phase inverter for tailored energy solutions in South Africa

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A lithium processing plant in Africa

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Property Point seeks renewable energy SMEs for new entrepreneurship programme

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Deputy President Paul Mashatile responded to questions from the NCOP

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

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13 Mar 2024

Mauro DelleMonache, CEO of Geovia

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Lindsey Schutters 12 Mar 2024

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Ezzat Sankari, Sungrow 11 Mar 2024

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

Energy & MiningElectricity Minister: ‘South Africa is making strides in addressing energy crisis’

Lindsey Schutters 11 Mar 2024

Source: Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan.

FinancePublic enterprises minister to retire after elections

Wendell Roelf 8 Mar 2024

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

Energy & MiningFroneman 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 & 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