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The CSIR’s 2024 power generation statistics found that the power Eskom sells to South Africans is more than three times as expensive, on average, as what new wind and solar can deliver (R1.95 per kWh vs 50-60 cents per kWh). Above: Eskom’s Lethabo power station in the Free State. Photo: Simisa Bearbeitung (Auschnitt, Farben): Pechristener via

The Israel/US-Iran war is hitting South Africa hard – our oil dependency is whyJo-Anne Smetherham and Yanga Malotana

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AI and blockchain: The future of renewable energy insurance

2 Feb 2026

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Wind farm contractors in South Africa face mounting pressure — here’s why

2 Feb 2026

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#BizTrends2026 | Red Energy’s Jakes Joubert: Top energy trends every South African business needs to know

Jakes Joubert 26 Jan 2026

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Eskom to boost reserve margin with additional generation capacity

26 Jan 2026

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South African mining production drops for first time in 6 months

23 Jan 2026

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From Siberia to Sahara: Rosatom’s new inverter conquers extreme solar climates

22 Jan 2026

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SA leads Africa in attracting renewable energy investment, finds new Forvis Mazars report

22 Jan 2026

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Eskom allays safety, loadshedding fears after reducing power at Koeberg

21 Jan 2026

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Shoprite Group installs its 100th solar photovoltaic system

21 Jan 2026

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#BizTrends2026 | Webber Wentzel team: South Africa’s energy outlook

Jason van der Poel, Kiera Bracher, Sabeeha Loonat and Junaid Nyker 14 Jan 2026

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#BizTrends2026 | Kwikot’s Murray Crow: Why SA’s energy future begins at the tap

Murray Crow 14 Jan 2026

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Deal Leaders International’s Andrew Bahlmann: Rio-Glencore deal to shake things up

Andrew Bahlmann 13 Jan 2026

SDG Namibia One Fund has committed up to $5.15m to support the Zhero Molecules Walvis Bay Project, an industrial-scale green ammonia project on Namibia’s central coast.(Image source: © Mining and Energy

$5.15m funding committed to industrial-scale green ammonia project in Namibia

29 Dec 2025

Volkswagen cuts over 100,000 tonnes of CO₂ in 2025

Volkswagen cuts over 100,000 tonnes of CO₂ in 2025

29 Dec 2025

#BestofBiz 2025: Energy & Mining

#BestofBiz 2025: Energy & Mining

17 Dec 2025

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Here comes the sun: Eskom’s unbundling and the solar moment

15 Dec 2025

5 tips to avoid hefty electricity costs in the Cape Town CBD

5 tips to avoid hefty electricity costs in the Cape Town CBD

Mark Allewell, Sensor Networks 11 Dec 2025

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South Africa’s G20 presidency is over – what did it achieve for climate and clean energy in Africa?

Britta Rennkamp 9 Dec 2025

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Exxaro energises its portfolio with a R1.8bn renewable deal

5 Dec 2025

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Industry praised for investing in SA’s emerging clean energy workforce

4 Dec 2025

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Mainstream RP appoints new CEO as Morten Henriksen steps down

4 Dec 2025

Volkswagen finishes next phase of Kariega solar project

Volkswagen finishes next phase of Kariega solar project

3 Dec 2025

Four months ago, final environmental authorisation was given for the construction of a second nuclear power plant for South Africa at Duynefontein, which currently hosts the 1,940-megawatt (MW) Koeberg nuclear facility, pictured above. Photo: Brent Meersman

Eskom starts environmental assessment for a third nuclear power station

John Yeld 3 Dec 2025

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Sustainable mining is key to a clean, just energy transition

Alastair Bovim 1 Dec 2025

Locals walk past electricity pylons in Soweto, South Africa, 3 July 2022. Image: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

South African unions reject Eskom’s wage increase offer

1 Dec 2025

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UP, Eskom, and SANEDI to solve SA’s energy challenges with AI

28 Nov 2025

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Stable outlook: S&P Global upgrades Eskom’s credit rating

26 Nov 2025

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Midvaal Hospital goes green with Standard Bank's R34m support

26 Nov 2025

Transnet partners with France, EU to decarbonise ports and railways

Transnet partners with France, EU to decarbonise ports and railways

26 Nov 2025

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LPG, a way for South Africans to mitigate Eskom’s exorbitant tariffs

25 Nov 2025

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