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Historic step for Eskom as it rolls out renewable energy offtake programme

Source: . The Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) comprises a system of several large dams and tunnels throughout Lesotho, which delivers water to the Gauteng region of South Africa via the Vaal River System. It is the largest water transfer scheme in Africa.

Ninety One's infrastructure credit fund hits R2bn, boosting South Africa's growth path

Source: GCIS. President Cyril Ramaphosa urged that water investment be central to finance discussions at the AU-AIP Water Summit 2025, which aligns with the launch of the Rand Water Zuikerbosch System Purification Plant in Vereeniging which he attended last week.

Global leaders unite in Cape Town to transform water investment strategy

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#Budget2023: Fresh billions in debt relief for Eskom announced

Katja Hamilton 22 Feb 2023

#Sopa2023: Gauteng commits R1.2bn towards energy security in the province

#Sopa2023: Gauteng commits R1.2bn towards energy security in the province

22 Feb 2023

Source: Supplied. Patrick Buthelezi, economist at Sanlam Investments.

Government expenditure: accelerate a shift from consumption to investment

Patrick Buthelezi 21 Feb 2023

Action needed to reduce Cape Town's water usage, says expert

Action needed to reduce Cape Town's water usage, says expert

Daniel Steyn 21 Feb 2023

Vlakfontein Reservoir to provide additional water supply in Gauteng

Vlakfontein Reservoir to provide additional water supply in Gauteng

21 Feb 2023

Russia-Ukraine war has nearly doubled household energy costs worldwide - new study

Russia-Ukraine war has nearly doubled household energy costs worldwide - new study

Klaus Hubacek, Jin Yan, Yuli Shan and Yuru Guan 17 Feb 2023

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#Sopa2023: Winde hits road running with R1bn commitment to energy resilience in WCape

Katja Hamilton 16 Feb 2023

How do we fix SA's critical water challenges?

How do we fix SA's critical water challenges?

Chetan Mistry 16 Feb 2023

Licence issued to raise Tzaneen Dam wall by 3m

Licence issued to raise Tzaneen Dam wall by 3m

14 Feb 2023

Grass protein: The next plant base for alt-meat?

Grass protein: The next plant base for alt-meat?

14 Feb 2023

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DWS launches Brandvlei Dam Feeder Canal to boost water storage capacity

13 Feb 2023

Members of Earthlife Africa and the Eastern Cape Environmental Network protested on Wednesday outside TotalEnergies service station in KwaDwesi, Gqeberha. Photo: Joseph Chirume/GroundUp

"Total madness": Fishers protest against ocean drilling

Joseph Chirume 9 Feb 2023

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Environmentally sound waste management is vital as solar power dependence rises

7 Feb 2023

Supplied image: Alderman James Vos, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth with employees of the company displaying an example of the solar panels manufactured.

Girl power: Solar plant opens with all-female crew

6 Feb 2023

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Joburg water deemed safe for consumption after 'blue water' incident

3 Feb 2023

Cost of living crisis: The poor have been priced out

Cost of living crisis: The poor have been priced out

Andy Du Plessis, FoodForward SA 3 Feb 2023

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Reconfiguration of entities aims to improve water provision

2 Feb 2023

Pope Francis sits next to Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi as he attends the welcoming ceremony at the Palais de la Nation on the first day of his apostolic journey, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, 31 January 2023. Simone Risoluti/Vatican Media/Handout via Reuters

'Hands off Africa,' Pope Francis tells rich world

Philip Pullella and Paul Lorgerie 1 Feb 2023

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African Development Bank to commit $10bn to end hunger on the continent

30 Jan 2023

How load shedding is worsening South Africa's food crisis

How load shedding is worsening South Africa's food crisis

30 Jan 2023

Yellen calls for urgent action to improve food security, climate resilience in Africa

Yellen calls for urgent action to improve food security, climate resilience in Africa

Andrea Shalal 25 Jan 2023

Power cuts in SA are playing havoc with the country's water system

Power cuts in SA are playing havoc with the country's water system

Anja du Plessis 24 Jan 2023

Madagascar solar firm secures funding to connect 50,000 households

Madagascar solar firm secures funding to connect 50,000 households

Duncan Miriri 18 Jan 2023

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African Union member states pledge to improve nutrition and food security in Africa

29 Dec 2022

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Ukraine to boost diplomacy in Africa, other regions

Olena Harmash 28 Dec 2022

Nespresso's new store concept showcases brand's sustainability commitment

Danette Breitenbach 15 Dec 2022

Are profit and sustainability mutually exclusive?

Are profit and sustainability mutually exclusive?

Phil Lewis, Perfect Word 15 Dec 2022

Climate crisis = hunger crisis

Climate crisis = hunger crisis

FoodForward SA 9 Dec 2022

SRK completes UNCCD Global Land Outlook report for SADC

SRK completes UNCCD Global Land Outlook report for SADC

7 Dec 2022

Earthshot Prize: 5 winners that will help solve major environmental problems

Earthshot Prize: 5 winners that will help solve major environmental problems

Mark Maslin 7 Dec 2022

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