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Prof Bismark Tyobeka appointed chairperson of the Ministerial Expert Panel on Nuclear

Prof Bismark Tyobeka appointed chairperson of the Ministerial Expert Panel on NuclearNorth-West University (NWU)

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Shell gets go-ahead to drill off SA's west coast

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Data centres evolve to tackle AI's energy surgeFaith Waithaka

Source: Botswana Government/Instagram. His Excellency Ndaba Gaolathe, Vice-President of Botswana.

Africa’s strategic shift: from donor dependence to entrepreneurial powerhouseKatja Hamilton

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Energy disputes see a shift: how mediation is leading the wayPriyesh Daya, Brittany Leroni and Litha Raziya

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Sapvia awards solar excellence at inaugural Industry Awards

Source: Supplied. Tlhabeli Christopher (TC) Ralebitso, the all-new CEO: Africa at Zutari.

Presenting Zutari's new seasoned executive set to spearhead African ventures

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Eskom reviews Optimum proposal

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FP amendments bring relief to some offshore oil & gas rights holders

FP amendments bring relief to some offshore oil & gas rights holders

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2018 African Infrastructure Project Developers Awards shortlist announced

2018 African Infrastructure Project Developers Awards shortlist announced

24 Apr 2018

Makoma Lekalakala, director for Earthlife Africa, and Liz McDaid, climate change coordinator for Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute (SAFCEI)

Two SA women awarded Goldman prize for halting SA-Russia nuclear deal

23 Apr 2018

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Millions of urban Africans still don't have electricity: here's what can be done

Rebekah Shirley 23 Apr 2018

Eskom lays cards on the table at public hearings

Eskom lays cards on the table at public hearings

17 Apr 2018

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Proper water management key to viability of solar-powered irrigation systems

13 Apr 2018

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Uganda signs $4bn agreement to build a refinery

Jeff Mbanga 12 Apr 2018

Nersa announces re-appointment of regulator members

Nersa announces re-appointment of regulator members

12 Apr 2018

20 out of 65 Seedstars Summit finalists from Africa

20 out of 65 Seedstars Summit finalists from Africa

Ilse van den Berg 11 Apr 2018

Nersa to hold public hearings into Eskom's RCA

Nersa to hold public hearings into Eskom's RCA

11 Apr 2018

Africa breaks ranks with World Bank and IMF on coal

Africa breaks ranks with World Bank and IMF on coal

Emeka Okonkwo 10 Apr 2018

Eskom’s pilot wind-farm facility at Klipheuwel. The utility must seriously consider in-house renewable projects.

Why South Africa's power utility should boost its output of in-house renewables

Hartmut Winkler 9 Apr 2018

Minister Gordhan accepts Lamberti resignation

Minister Gordhan accepts Lamberti resignation

9 Apr 2018

Niall Kramer, CEO: Saoga

SA and Mozambique on the cusp of an oil and gas boom

Nicci Botha 28 Mar 2018

Clouds are starting to lift on the oil & gas sector

Clouds are starting to lift on the oil & gas sector

27 Mar 2018

Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town Foreshore PVT Installation. (Image Supplied)

Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town maximises rooftop space with hybrid PVT project

27 Mar 2018

World's carbon emissions on the rise again: IEA

World's carbon emissions on the rise again: IEA

23 Mar 2018

Local inventor finds way to generate gas from plastic trash

Local inventor finds way to generate gas from plastic trash

Farren Collins 22 Mar 2018

Civil society group to challenge coal power plant bids

Civil society group to challenge coal power plant bids

20 Mar 2018

Shell, ENI accused of negligence over Nigeria oil spills

Shell, ENI accused of negligence over Nigeria oil spills

19 Mar 2018

New charges for Eskom's head of legal services

New charges for Eskom's head of legal services

19 Mar 2018

Community solar innovation recognised during 2018 SEED SA Symposium

Community solar innovation recognised during 2018 SEED SA Symposium

16 Mar 2018

Is South Africa's energy programme green for go?

Is South Africa's energy programme green for go?

Kieran Whyte 14 Mar 2018

CCMA says Eskom must re-hire Susanne Daniels and give her five months' pay

CCMA says Eskom must re-hire Susanne Daniels and give her five months' pay

9 Mar 2018

Ben Ngubane takes the state capture hot seat in Eskom inquiry

Ben Ngubane takes the state capture hot seat in Eskom inquiry

Linda Ensor 7 Mar 2018

African energy investment set to grow

African energy investment set to grow

Kieran Whyte 6 Mar 2018

CT launches landfill gas flaring project

CT launches landfill gas flaring project

5 Mar 2018

Sean Maritz, former acting CEO: Eskom

Shaun Maritz resigns from Eskom, thus avoiding disciplinary hearing

Robert Laing 2 Mar 2018

S&P puts Eskom deeper into junk

S&P puts Eskom deeper into junk

Robert Laing 1 Mar 2018

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