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African Rainbow Energy's new deal to speed up private power for SA businesses

Eskom’s current and only nuclear power station located at Koeberg, Western Cape. Archive photo: Brent Meersman

Public gets three more weeks to comment on Eskom nuclear site — but critics say it’s not enoughJohn Yeld

The CSIR’s 2024 power generation statistics found that the power Eskom sells to South Africans is more than three times as expensive, on average, as what new wind and solar can deliver (R1.95 per kWh vs 50-60 cents per kWh). Above: Eskom’s Lethabo power station in the Free State. Photo: Simisa Bearbeitung (Auschnitt, Farben): Pechristener via

The Israel/US-Iran war is hitting South Africa hard – our oil dependency is whyJo-Anne Smetherham and Yanga Malotana

Gold Fields anticipates a cost spike as Iran war drives up fuel price

Eskom’s current and only nuclear power station located at Koeberg, Western Cape. Archive photo: Brent Meersman

Public gets three more weeks to comment on Eskom nuclear site — but critics say it’s not enough

By John Yeld 1 day

The CSIR’s 2024 power generation statistics found that the power Eskom sells to South Africans is more than three times as expensive, on average, as what new wind and solar can deliver (R1.95 per kWh vs 50-60 cents per kWh). Above: Eskom’s Lethabo power station in the Free State. Photo: Simisa Bearbeitung (Auschnitt, Farben): Pechristener via

The Israel/US-Iran war is hitting South Africa hard – our oil dependency is why

By Jo-Anne Smetherham and Yanga Malotana 8 May 2026

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Engineered for the next wave of growth and job creation in the mining sector

Edge Growth Engineered for the next wave of growth and job creation in the mining sector

6 May 2026

Dear KAP sani2c riders, partners, supporters and friends

KAP Dear KAP sani2c riders, partners, supporters and friends

29 Apr 2026

#EarthDay2026: Environmental, closure risk are key aspects of mining due diligence

SRK Consulting #EarthDay2026: Environmental, closure risk are key aspects of mining due diligence

22 Apr 2026

Energy is now a boardroom issue for South Africa’s industrial sector

RE+ South Africa Energy is now a boardroom issue for South Africa’s industrial sector

20 Apr 2026

TotalEnergies partners with False Bay TVET to support entrepreneurship along the West Coast

False Bay College TotalEnergies partners with False Bay TVET to support entrepreneurship along the West Coast

2 Apr 2026

Air Products delivers innovative new solution to the market with Magmix 3 Compact

Air Products South Africa Air Products delivers innovative new solution to the market with Magmix 3 Compact

30 Mar 2026

Electra Mining Africa adds new outside area, showcasing top OEMs and leading component suppliers

Electra Mining Africa Electra Mining Africa adds new outside area, showcasing top OEMs and leading component suppliers

23 Mar 2026

SRK Consulting opens new practice in Zambia

SRK Consulting SRK Consulting opens new practice in Zambia

23 Mar 2026

#WaterWeek: How water balances help mines plan better and cut risk

SRK Consulting #WaterWeek: How water balances help mines plan better and cut risk

17 Mar 2026

Beyond the pit: Why mining partnerships are being redefined

Unitrans Beyond the pit: Why mining partnerships are being redefined

3 Mar 2026

De-risking a new chapter in South African gold mining

SRK Consulting De-risking a new chapter in South African gold mining

19 Feb 2026

From energy risk to resilience: Why South African companies are investing in renewables now

Montgomery Group Africa From energy risk to resilience: Why South African companies are investing in renewables now

18 Feb 2026

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Oil rises $4 after Trump rejects Iran's response to US peace proposal

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Gold Fields anticipates a cost spike as Iran war drives up fuel price

7 May 2026

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Transnet opens Cape Town liquid bulk terminal bid

7 May 2026

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Easigas adds QR-code seals to gas cylinders so buyers can spot illegal refills

6 May 2026

Diesel price hike corrected after decimal error

Diesel price hike corrected after decimal error

5 May 2026

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Is a data-centre boom pushing Cape Town’s grid to breaking point?

5 May 2026

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Fatalities at Kloof 8 trigger Sibanye-Stillwater probe and shaft shutdown

5 May 2026

Massive fuel hike for May: Petrol up R3.27, diesel up R6.19

Massive fuel hike for May: Petrol up R3.27, diesel up R6.19

4 May 2026

Inspired Evolution $40m investment will accelerate CrossBoundary Energy’s mission to provide clean, affordable, and reliable power to commercial and industrial clients. Image supplied.

CrossBoundary secures $40m to build solar and battery power for African businesses

4 May 2026

Transnet secures R5.8bn loan to support freight decarbonisation

Transnet secures R5.8bn loan to support freight decarbonisation

4 May 2026

Cars queue at a Shell petrol station in Johannesburg after the government announced reducing its fuel levy for a month to stop fuel prices rising even further. Image credit: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo

South Africa extends temporary fuel levy relief amid Iran war

29 Apr 2026

South32 and Eskom's renewable shift for Hillside smelter to protect local jobs

28 Apr 2026

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Inflation edges up, but bigger price pressures still loom for South Africa

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Sars diesel rebate system overhaul paves way for automated fuel monitoring

24 Apr 2026

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Inspired Evolution $40m investment will accelerate CrossBoundary Energy’s mission to provide clean, affordable, and reliable power to commercial and industrial clients. Image supplied.

CrossBoundary secures $40m to build solar and battery power for African businesses

4 May 2026

UJ’s Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka warns of "mineral colonisation" in Africa

UJ’s Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka warns of "mineral colonisation" in Africa

19 Mar 2026

Gold Fields' Damang gold mine lease is up for grabs

Gold Fields' Damang gold mine lease is up for grabs

Maxwell Akalaare Adombila 18 Mar 2026

Natural gas championed as Africa's transition fuel amid energy crisis

Natural gas championed as Africa's transition fuel amid energy crisis

9 Mar 2026

SA women's football scores big as Glencore launches girls' league

24 Apr 2026

From decline to delivery: Rethinking South Africa’s infrastructure model

24 Apr 2026

Sasol targets major EU market shift with sustainable jet fuel

Wendell Roelf 23 Apr 2026

Engie and Pele’s solar project electrifies South Africa

23 Apr 2026

SIU obtains R76.5m freeze order related to Eskom alleged corruption

22 Apr 2026

Logistics partnerships critical to SA's mining stability, growth

22 Apr 2026

Virtual power plants: The future of residential energy in South Africa

21 Apr 2026

As SA diesel prices skyrocket, solar and storage emerge as heroes

Nigel Sun 21 Apr 2026

Wits scientists design SA's first pollution alert app as Jozi battles coal emissions

20 Apr 2026

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