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African Rainbow Minerals approves R15.2bn Bokoni upgrade

LNG carriers, designed for transporting liquefied natural gas (LNG), off Cape Town. Image credit: , , via Wikimedia Commons

A sharp fall in gas supplies in 2028 threatens South Africa’s economy: how to manage the falloutDavies Tsikayi

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Pressure makes (no) diamonds: SA mining production takes a dip

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Volkswagen charges up Kariega component plant with 1,410 solar panels

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Eskom assures SA that there was no radiation leak at Koeberg

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A sharp fall in gas supplies in 2028 threatens South Africa’s economy: how to manage the fallout

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Diesel price hike corrected after decimal error

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

5 May 2026

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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

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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

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Dear KAP sani2c riders, partners, supporters and friends

KAP 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

Katja Hamilton 24 Apr 2026

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Sars diesel rebate system overhaul paves way for automated fuel monitoring

24 Apr 2026

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

24 Apr 2026

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

24 Apr 2026

A drone view shows the Sasol petrochemical refinery in Sasolburg, southwest of Johannesburg. Image credit: Reuters/Thando Hlophe/File Photo

Sasol targets major EU market shift with sustainable jet fuel

Wendell Roelf 23 Apr 2026

Engie's joint project with Pele Green Energy, the Graspan Solar PV plant in the Northern Cape, and its Grootspruit Solar PV plant in the Free State, add a combined 150MW of clean generation to the South African electricity grid. Image supplied.

Engie and Pele’s solar project electrifies South Africa

23 Apr 2026

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

22 Apr 2026

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

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

SRK Consulting 22 Apr 2026

Logistics partnerships critical to SA's mining stability, growth

Logistics partnerships critical to SA's mining stability, growth

22 Apr 2026

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

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

Nigel Sun 21 Apr 2026

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

20 Apr 2026

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New laws and financing options energise SA's solar market

20 Apr 2026

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

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

RE+ South Africa 20 Apr 2026

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17 Apr 2026

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17 Apr 2026

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Vaal SEZ smart city positions construction sector for major growth

16 Apr 2026

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BHP and JSE join forces to boost African mining exploration

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Rapid wind farm development just beyond the boundaries of Eskom’s consolidated Thyspunt properties has already created a large network of new powerlines. Photos: John Yeld

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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.

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Gold Fields' Damang gold mine lease is up for grabs

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