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Construction & Engineering

Lesotho explores R5bn floating solar project on its highland reservoirs

Sechaba Mokhethi 1 Jun 2026

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Nuclear Power

Eskom allays safety, loadshedding fears after reducing power at Koeberg

21 Jan 2026

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Data & Analytics

How data centres are reshaping Africa's power grid

NJ Ayuk 6 Jan 2026

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.

Finance

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

18 Aug 2025

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Energy

Juwi signs agreement with JA Solar to power Glencore, Sasol and Air Liquide

24 Jun 2025

#BizTrends2025: The rapid transformation of South Africa’s energy sector

Trends

#BizTrends2025: The rapid transformation of South Africa’s energy sector

Jenna Harris 4 Feb 2025

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Glencore inks R2bn solar deal with Pele Green Energy

DhanushVignesh Babu 29 Nov 2024

The property sector can no longer afford not to invest in alternative energy

Property

The property sector can no longer afford not to invest in alternative energy

18 Jun 2024

Ministerial Energy Action Plan briefing on the update of generation performance and implementation of the Energy Action Plan. Eskom, Megawatt Park.

Energy

Eskom shows signs of improvement, but challenges remain

Lindsey Schutters 20 May 2024

Ramokgopa: SA's electricity system is improving, but load shedding continues

Energy

Ramokgopa: SA's electricity system is improving, but load shedding continues

Lindsey Schutters 24 Jan 2024

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Engie expands South African footprint through strategic acquisition

28 Dec 2023

UAE leads early investment in African renewables

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

UAE leads early investment in African renewables

19 Dec 2023

Engie, Meridiam to acquire 100% of BTE Renewables

Markets & Investment

Engie, Meridiam to acquire 100% of BTE Renewables

21 Jun 2023

Zimbabwe aims to double power output by 2025 to meet mining demand

Energy

Zimbabwe aims to double power output by 2025 to meet mining demand

Nyasha Chingono 2 Jun 2023

TNPA calls for proposals for 20MW renewable energy plant at Port of Richards Bay

Shipping

TNPA calls for proposals for 20MW renewable energy plant at Port of Richards Bay

24 May 2023

Eskom aims to recoup up to 1,500MW from electricity demand reduction

Energy

Eskom aims to recoup up to 1,500MW from electricity demand reduction

24 Apr 2023

China Energy proposes 1,000MW floating solar plant in Zimbabwe

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

China Energy proposes 1,000MW floating solar plant in Zimbabwe

Nyasha Chingono 27 Mar 2023

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Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology

Eskom temporarily allowed to bypass pollution rules

22 Mar 2023

Zimbabwe to start operating new coal power unit by March

Coal, Oil & Gas

Zimbabwe to start operating new coal power unit by March

Florence Tan 9 Feb 2023

Kenya Power to convert its 2,000 vehicles to electric over 4 years

Sustainability

Kenya Power to convert its 2,000 vehicles to electric over 4 years

George Obulutsa 8 Feb 2023

Omnia, WKN Windcurrent sign MoU to evaluate green ammonia production at Sasolburg plant

Sustainability

Omnia, WKN Windcurrent sign MoU to evaluate green ammonia production at Sasolburg plant

Sindy Peters 2 Feb 2023

Energy Crisis Committee releases progress report

Energy

Energy Crisis Committee releases progress report

23 Jan 2023

Zimbabwe proposes incentives for $1bn solar projects

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Zimbabwe proposes incentives for $1bn solar projects

Nelson Banya 20 Dec 2022

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Environmental Law

African energy transition policies and regulatory developments - Part 2

4 Nov 2022

Stage 6: A major threat to SA's auto industry

Commercial & Industrial

Stage 6: A major threat to SA's auto industry

Lance Branquinho 21 Oct 2022

SA urgently needs to action its latest energy plan

Energy

SA urgently needs to action its latest energy plan

22 Sep 2022

Eskom expects $476m World Bank loan decision by November

Energy

Eskom expects $476m World Bank loan decision by November

Wendell Roelf 19 Sep 2022

Botswana awards Norway's Scatec first large-scale solar plant contract

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Botswana awards Norway's Scatec first large-scale solar plant contract

1 Sep 2022

Solar plants: glint and glare modelling likely to be in growing demand

Science & Engineering

Solar plants: glint and glare modelling likely to be in growing demand

26 Aug 2022

SA's energy crisis: the practical implications of government's proposed interventions

Energy

SA's energy crisis: the practical implications of government's proposed interventions

Jason van der Poel, Mzukisi Kota, Hielien Venter, Aviva Hoekstra, Emma Bleeker 8 Aug 2022

South Africa could produce a lot more renewable energy: here's what it needs

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

South Africa could produce a lot more renewable energy: here's what it needs

Hartmut Winkler 13 Jul 2022

Angola's new $3.5bn oil refinery on track, says US-led developers

Coal, Oil & Gas

Angola's new $3.5bn oil refinery on track, says US-led developers

Wendell Roelf 10 Jun 2022

Sanedi celebrates finalisation of new, sustainable waste-to-energy technology

Sustainability

Sanedi celebrates finalisation of new, sustainable waste-to-energy technology

2 Jun 2022

#Loadshedding: Total blackout not a credible risk, says Eskom CEO

Energy

#Loadshedding: Total blackout not a credible risk, says Eskom CEO

20 Apr 2022

Arcelormittal conducting feasibility studies on renewable energy projects

Materials & Equipment

Arcelormittal conducting feasibility studies on renewable energy projects

Bhargav Acharya 13 Apr 2022

Power generation from renewables needs to be accelerated, says Sawea

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Power generation from renewables needs to be accelerated, says Sawea

10 Mar 2022

What's needed to make hybrid energy solutions more affordable for smaller mines?

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

What's needed to make hybrid energy solutions more affordable for smaller mines?

Janine Espin 7 Mar 2022

South Africa's efforts to tackle its energy crisis lacks urgency and coherence

Energy

South Africa's efforts to tackle its energy crisis lacks urgency and coherence

Hartmut Winkler 21 Feb 2022

#BizTrends2022: Actions that could change our energy landscape in 2022

Trends

#BizTrends2022: Actions that could change our energy landscape in 2022

Jan Fourie 6 Jan 2022

#BizTrends2022: SA's energy landscape - 2021 insights and the outlook for 2022

Trends

#BizTrends2022: SA's energy landscape - 2021 insights and the outlook for 2022

Seydou Kane 5 Jan 2022

Sawea welcomes Eskom's auctioning of land in Mpumalanga

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Sawea welcomes Eskom's auctioning of land in Mpumalanga

20 Dec 2021

#BestofBiz 2021: Energy & Mining

Energy & Mining

#BestofBiz 2021: Energy & Mining

13 Dec 2021

The need for back-up power must be measured against the environmental cost

Energy

The need for back-up power must be measured against the environmental cost

Lance Dickerson 19 Nov 2021

Energy wheeling, MER Initiative promising developments in SA's energy security

Energy

Energy wheeling, MER Initiative promising developments in SA's energy security

12 Nov 2021

An inclusive approach to encouraging women in energy - the time is now

Energy

An inclusive approach to encouraging women in energy - the time is now

Lethabo Manamela 27 Oct 2021

SA's energy landscape is evolving, partly driven by climate change goals

Energy

SA's energy landscape is evolving, partly driven by climate change goals

Jason van der Poel 27 Oct 2021

Tackling energy security in SA - key approaches to meeting present, future demand

Energy

Tackling energy security in SA - key approaches to meeting present, future demand

20 Oct 2021

Electrolux South Africa prepares for green energy transition

ESG

Electrolux South Africa prepares for green energy transition

12 Oct 2021