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The 2nd annual Africa Impact Investment Award winners

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Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, used his first media address to highlight the biggest issues facing the country's electricity supply.

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2024 OceanLove Innovation Award winners

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The Waterfront will draw its power from Etana's wind farms.

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Propelair’s in-house maintenance offering simplifies your facility management

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UCT receives R400m donation to construct Nelson Mandela Memorial Centre

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UCT academics collaborate with global leaders to decarbonise concrete

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