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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.

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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.

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

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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

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UAE leads early investment in African renewables

UAE leads early investment in African renewables

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Makhathini Lower Pongola water association to ensure fair water management

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Durban beaches closed due to contamination

18 Dec 2023

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Communities in South Africa's coal heartland in Mpumalanga will be most affected by the energy transition.

SA secures $300m loan for Energy Governance and Climate Resilience

12 Dec 2023

Member of the Mayoral Committee for Water, Sanitation and Energy, Thembi Msane at the launch of the Cossins mega reservoir in the City of Ekurhuleni

Ekurhuleni commissions new reservoir, boosting water supply and jobs

10 Dec 2023

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Sprightly Seed and Bel Porto School bring food security to Cape Town with community market garden

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Nedbank launches new R10m fund to assist 100 startups

Nedbank launches new R10m fund to assist 100 startups

6 Dec 2023

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Requirements for environmental authorisation for renewable energy facility published

6 Dec 2023

Joseph Nganga addresses the crowd at the BESS Consortium launch. Source: Supplied.

#COP28: African countries commit to battery storage consortium

4 Dec 2023

Image: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (7th R), stands for a photograph the Zayed Sustainability Prize with the winners during COP28 UAE, Al Wasl Plaza, Expo City. Seen with HE Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Director General of the Zayed Sustainability Prize, and COP28 President (L). (Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court)

#COP28: Zayed Sustainability Prize winners

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#COP28: 7 food and agriculture innovations needed to protect the climate and feed a rapidly growing world

#COP28: 7 food and agriculture innovations needed to protect the climate and feed a rapidly growing world

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President Cyril Ramaphosa addressing the G77 Summit. Source: x.com

#COP28: Ramaphosa calls for unity among developing nations

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Reaching water neutrality with Propelair

Reaching water neutrality with Propelair

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Stanlib sets $1bn goal for energy transition projects

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East Coast Radio launches ‘The Big Favour - Season of Sharing’ campaign

East Coast Radio launches ‘The Big Favour - Season of Sharing’ campaign

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All children in South Africa have equal rights, but most are born into unequal conditions

All children in South Africa have equal rights, but most are born into unequal conditions

Andy du Plessis, FoodForward SA 20 Nov 2023

Image supplied. An R16m UK-SA Water Innovation Lead Customer Programme fund has launched

R16m UK-SA Water Innovation Lead Customer Programme fund launches

13 Nov 2023

Tiger Brands advocates for nutritious breakfast alternatives in face of global egg shortage

Tiger Brands advocates for nutritious breakfast alternatives in face of global egg shortage

9 Nov 2023

Gwede Mantashe speaks at Africa Energy Week. Source: Lindsey Schutters

South Africa's fight against energy poverty is getting dirty

Lindsey Schutters 6 Nov 2023

The Ladles of Love Sarmiethon delivers 75,000 sandwiches to kids in need

The Ladles of Love Sarmiethon delivers 75,000 sandwiches to kids in need

Coronation 6 Nov 2023

Water crisis in South Africa: Are we making progress?

Water crisis in South Africa: Are we making progress?

SAICA 6 Nov 2023

Source: Wikepedia. Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde.

#MTBPS: Western Cape Premier slams 2023 budget cuts

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February 2023 flooding. Source: SANews.gov.za

#MTBPS: Funds allocated for future disasters

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bpSA celebrates anniversary of making a difference with SA Harvest

bpSA celebrates anniversary of making a difference with SA Harvest

31 Oct 2023

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SA participates in Cairo Water Week

30 Oct 2023

Sand mining company appeals against refusal of water licence in Philippi

Sand mining company appeals against refusal of water licence in Philippi

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