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New deal with Chinese solar giant to spark up SA’s energy market

Zululand Energy Terminal director, Oliver Naidu (left) and Eskom group executive for strategic delivery, Alfred Seema, seal the deal with a handshake. Image supplied.

SA's first LNG import terminal gassed up in new Eskom-Zululand agreement

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SA's energy needs and environmental protection square off in court

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Fuel levy drop to cushion SA as petrol price reaches record-high

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CEOs: Brace for power-price whiplash—your 2026 playMinal Patel

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SA’s fuel supply and the Iran war: data black holes and low strategic stock put the country at riskRod Crompton and Bruce Douglas Young

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5 Cape Town buildings now run on pooled renewables — is yours next?

Zululand Energy Terminal director, Oliver Naidu (left) and Eskom group executive for strategic delivery, Alfred Seema, seal the deal with a handshake. Image supplied.

SA's first LNG import terminal gassed up in new Eskom-Zululand agreement

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