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Main transmission station (MTS) for Koruson 1 and Koruson 2 under construction

EDF is building 1.2GW of renewables across SA

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R28bn Upper uMkhomazi Water Project to relieve KZN water challenges

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R28bn Upper uMkhomazi Water Project to relieve KZN water challenges

22 Apr 2024

The Western Cape Alternative Energy Support Programme, has allocated R12.5M for Solar PV in trading and township hubs, helping 50+ businesses stay open.

Western Cape initiative keeps small businesses afloat during power cuts

By Lindsey Schutters 19 Apr 2024

Grand infrastructure projects aren't a magic bullet for industrial development - insights from Ghana and Kenya

Grand infrastructure projects aren't a magic bullet for industrial development - insights from Ghana and Kenya

Seth Schindler and Tom Gillespie 22 May 2023

Ghana raises electricity tariffs by more than 18%

Ghana raises electricity tariffs by more than 18%

Christian Akorlie 19 May 2023

Luzuko Funda takes top prize in 36th Corobrik Student Architecture Awards

Luzuko Funda takes top prize in 36th Corobrik Student Architecture Awards

19 May 2023

Load shedding could increase to Stage 8 if interventions not effective - Eskom

Load shedding could increase to Stage 8 if interventions not effective - Eskom

Nellie Peyton and Carien du Plessis 18 May 2023

#EnlitAfrica2023: Eskom hopes to recover 6,000MW in the next 2 years, says Cassim

#EnlitAfrica2023: Eskom hopes to recover 6,000MW in the next 2 years, says Cassim

17 May 2023

Planning for over-urbanisation: role of town planning pivotal

Planning for over-urbanisation: role of town planning pivotal

16 May 2023

Govt to appeal exemption of hospitals, schools, police stations from load shedding

Govt to appeal exemption of hospitals, schools, police stations from load shedding

10 May 2023

JRA, Sandton Central collaborate to keep traffic lights on during load shedding

JRA, Sandton Central collaborate to keep traffic lights on during load shedding

8 May 2023

Infrastructure Investment Plan projects worth R21.4bn now complete

Infrastructure Investment Plan projects worth R21.4bn now complete

26 Apr 2023

Eskom losing well over R1bn a month through theft, says De Ruyter

Eskom losing well over R1bn a month through theft, says De Ruyter

Carien du Plessis 26 Apr 2023

First RFP under Integrated Renewable Energy and Resource Efficiency Programme published

First RFP under Integrated Renewable Energy and Resource Efficiency Programme published

26 Apr 2023

Eskom aims to recoup up to 1,500MW from electricity demand reduction

Eskom aims to recoup up to 1,500MW from electricity demand reduction

24 Apr 2023

Vaal River System stable, water users urged to adhere to water restrictions

Vaal River System stable, water users urged to adhere to water restrictions

21 Apr 2023

SA's power outages could reach critical levels this winter - likely scenarios

SA's power outages could reach critical levels this winter - likely scenarios

Hartmut Winkler 19 Apr 2023

Cape Town launches R1.2bn Paardevlei solar PV and battery storage project

Cape Town launches R1.2bn Paardevlei solar PV and battery storage project

18 Apr 2023

Eskom appoints permanent head of generation

Eskom appoints permanent head of generation

14 Apr 2023

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Ennerdale collapse: Who is responsible for safety on landfill sites?

13 Apr 2023

SA should not shy away from costs of fixing power crisis - electricity minister

SA should not shy away from costs of fixing power crisis - electricity minister

Kopano Gumbi 12 Apr 2023

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Comments sought on use of government waterworks regulations

12 Apr 2023

Call for applications as DWS initiates Hydropower Independent Producer Programme

Call for applications as DWS initiates Hydropower Independent Producer Programme

5 Apr 2023

Government revokes 'state of disaster' over power crisis

Government revokes 'state of disaster' over power crisis

Kopano Gumbi 5 Apr 2023

Sponsorships offered for SA manufacturing professionals to relocate to Ireland

Sponsorships offered for SA manufacturing professionals to relocate to Ireland

NexVentur 5 Apr 2023

Business confidence in civil construction increases in Q1 2023

Business confidence in civil construction increases in Q1 2023

29 Mar 2023

Regulations, policies key in driving SA's alternative energy sector

Regulations, policies key in driving SA's alternative energy sector

29 Mar 2023

SA signs water-related MoUs with Finland, Netherlands

SA signs water-related MoUs with Finland, Netherlands

27 Mar 2023

#WorldWaterDay: Water stewardship, safe rural supply key to ensuring 'Water for All'

#WorldWaterDay: Water stewardship, safe rural supply key to ensuring 'Water for All'

22 Mar 2023

#WorldWaterDay: Stewardship approach needed to sustainably address the water crisis

#WorldWaterDay: Stewardship approach needed to sustainably address the water crisis

Karen King 22 Mar 2023

Koeberg maintenance plan hits milestone, delay expected in return to service

Koeberg maintenance plan hits milestone, delay expected in return to service

22 Mar 2023

#WorldWaterDay: Water shedding in SA must be avoided at all costs

#WorldWaterDay: Water shedding in SA must be avoided at all costs

22 Mar 2023

Former Eskom senior buyer arrested for suspected fraud, corruption

Former Eskom senior buyer arrested for suspected fraud, corruption

20 Mar 2023

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Grand infrastructure projects aren't a magic bullet for industrial development - insights from Ghana and Kenya

Grand infrastructure projects aren't a magic bullet for industrial development - insights from Ghana and Kenya

Seth Schindler and Tom Gillespie 22 May 2023

Ghana raises electricity tariffs by more than 18%

Ghana raises electricity tariffs by more than 18%

Christian Akorlie 19 May 2023

Luzuko Funda takes top prize in 36th Corobrik Student Architecture Awards

Luzuko Funda takes top prize in 36th Corobrik Student Architecture Awards

19 May 2023

Load shedding could increase to Stage 8 if interventions not effective - Eskom

Load shedding could increase to Stage 8 if interventions not effective - Eskom

Nellie Peyton and Carien du Plessis 18 May 2023

#EnlitAfrica2023: Eskom hopes to recover 6,000MW in the next 2 years, says Cassim

#EnlitAfrica2023: Eskom hopes to recover 6,000MW in the next 2 years, says Cassim

17 May 2023

Planning for over-urbanisation: role of town planning pivotal

Planning for over-urbanisation: role of town planning pivotal

16 May 2023

Govt to appeal exemption of hospitals, schools, police stations from load shedding

Govt to appeal exemption of hospitals, schools, police stations from load shedding

10 May 2023

JRA, Sandton Central collaborate to keep traffic lights on during load shedding

JRA, Sandton Central collaborate to keep traffic lights on during load shedding

8 May 2023

Infrastructure Investment Plan projects worth R21.4bn now complete

Infrastructure Investment Plan projects worth R21.4bn now complete

26 Apr 2023

Eskom losing well over R1bn a month through theft, says De Ruyter

Eskom losing well over R1bn a month through theft, says De Ruyter

Carien du Plessis 26 Apr 2023

First RFP under Integrated Renewable Energy and Resource Efficiency Programme published

First RFP under Integrated Renewable Energy and Resource Efficiency Programme published

26 Apr 2023

Eskom aims to recoup up to 1,500MW from electricity demand reduction

Eskom aims to recoup up to 1,500MW from electricity demand reduction

24 Apr 2023

Vaal River System stable, water users urged to adhere to water restrictions

Vaal River System stable, water users urged to adhere to water restrictions

21 Apr 2023

SA's power outages could reach critical levels this winter - likely scenarios

SA's power outages could reach critical levels this winter - likely scenarios

Hartmut Winkler 19 Apr 2023

Cape Town launches R1.2bn Paardevlei solar PV and battery storage project

Cape Town launches R1.2bn Paardevlei solar PV and battery storage project

18 Apr 2023

Eskom appoints permanent head of generation

Eskom appoints permanent head of generation

14 Apr 2023

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Ennerdale collapse: Who is responsible for safety on landfill sites?

13 Apr 2023

SA should not shy away from costs of fixing power crisis - electricity minister

SA should not shy away from costs of fixing power crisis - electricity minister

Kopano Gumbi 12 Apr 2023

Image source: Quang Nguyen Vinh –

Comments sought on use of government waterworks regulations

12 Apr 2023

Call for applications as DWS initiates Hydropower Independent Producer Programme

Call for applications as DWS initiates Hydropower Independent Producer Programme

5 Apr 2023

Government revokes 'state of disaster' over power crisis

Government revokes 'state of disaster' over power crisis

Kopano Gumbi 5 Apr 2023

Sponsorships offered for SA manufacturing professionals to relocate to Ireland

Sponsorships offered for SA manufacturing professionals to relocate to Ireland

NexVentur 5 Apr 2023

Business confidence in civil construction increases in Q1 2023

Business confidence in civil construction increases in Q1 2023

29 Mar 2023

Regulations, policies key in driving SA's alternative energy sector

Regulations, policies key in driving SA's alternative energy sector

29 Mar 2023

SA signs water-related MoUs with Finland, Netherlands

SA signs water-related MoUs with Finland, Netherlands

27 Mar 2023

#WorldWaterDay: Water stewardship, safe rural supply key to ensuring 'Water for All'

#WorldWaterDay: Water stewardship, safe rural supply key to ensuring 'Water for All'

22 Mar 2023

#WorldWaterDay: Stewardship approach needed to sustainably address the water crisis

#WorldWaterDay: Stewardship approach needed to sustainably address the water crisis

Karen King 22 Mar 2023

Koeberg maintenance plan hits milestone, delay expected in return to service

Koeberg maintenance plan hits milestone, delay expected in return to service

22 Mar 2023

#WorldWaterDay: Water shedding in SA must be avoided at all costs

#WorldWaterDay: Water shedding in SA must be avoided at all costs

22 Mar 2023

Former Eskom senior buyer arrested for suspected fraud, corruption

Former Eskom senior buyer arrested for suspected fraud, corruption

20 Mar 2023

Strong building regulations are critical in preventing infrastructure disasters

Strong building regulations are critical in preventing infrastructure disasters

16 Mar 2023

New tax incentives are a welcome boost to solar in SA, but do they go far enough?

New tax incentives are a welcome boost to solar in SA, but do they go far enough?

Matthew Cruise 13 Mar 2023

How SA's new state of disaster could affect construction contracting

How SA's new state of disaster could affect construction contracting

Natalie Reyneke 13 Mar 2023

The birth of the office biome

The birth of the office biome

Liquidlingo 13 Mar 2023

R6m spent on water project near Matatiele, but no diesel to run pump

R6m spent on water project near Matatiele, but no diesel to run pump

Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik 10 Mar 2023

SA, Eswatini conclude treaty review consultations over Komati River Basin

SA, Eswatini conclude treaty review consultations over Komati River Basin

10 Mar 2023

Uganda plans to start nuclear power generation by 2031 - minister

Uganda plans to start nuclear power generation by 2031 - minister

Elias Biryabarema 10 Mar 2023

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Lessons in collaboration to help strengthen SA's water governance

Margo Paterson and John Dini 9 Mar 2023

#Sopa2023: Northern Cape premier flags energy, infrastructure development as provincial priorities

#Sopa2023: Northern Cape premier flags energy, infrastructure development as provincial priorities

6 Mar 2023

Urgently needed Makhanda water project six years behind schedule

Urgently needed Makhanda water project six years behind schedule

Loyiso Dyongman 2 Mar 2023

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