https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/693.html South Africa news 15 Energy news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/693.html en-us Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:40:02 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fossil-fuel-companies-rebuked-for-greenwashing-964374a Fossil Free South Africa’s Fossil Ad Ban (FAB) has now gained four victories over “greenwashing” by oil, coal and gas companies, using the Advertising Regulatory Board complaints process. 1-271644 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/more-fuel-shortages-to-come-warns-africas-biggest-oil-refinery-075445a Fuel shortages are expected to persist long after the US war with Iran due to the damage inflicted on refineries and the need to replenish stocks, the chief executive officer of Nigeria’s Dangote oil refinery told Reuters. 1-271607 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/africa50-infrastructure-fund-plans-to-more-than-double-project-value-in-five-years-297717a Africa50, a Morocco-based infrastructure investment fund, aims to more than double the value of the projects it backs to at least $20bn over the next five years, its chief operating officer said. 1-271570 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/light-bulb-moment-the-electric-decarbonisation-opportunity-419919a South African industry needs practical strategies to cut unnecessary costs and minimise risks in a carbon-restricted economy, not just more theoretical discussions about carbon. 1-271555 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-cost-of-power-eskom-seeks-nersa-approval-for-price-hike-419379a The end of loadshedding in South Africa may have come at a cost, as Eskom seeks approval from Nersa (National Energy Regulator of South Africa) for another tariff increase. If Nersa approves the Eskom Retail Tariff Structural Adjustment (ERTSA), South Africans could face an average tariff increase of 8.8% from April next year. 1-271495 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/eskom-in-a-coal-mind-sa-open-to-ai-data-centres-but-at-what-electricity-price-964874a Despite Eskom retiring coal-fired power stations to expand renewable energy generation, South Africa’s energy future will still rely heavily on coal, according to the Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. Meanwhile, there is growing concern that building AI data centres could further increase the country's already high electricity prices. 1-271444 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:14:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ai-data-centres-could-make-electricity-more-expensive-520450a South Africa’s energy problems will be exacerbated by the introduction of new power-hungry data centres. Given the planned expansion, data centres need regulation to protect human rights. 1-271416 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:24:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/eskom-cfo-key-to-its-profitable-turnaround-announces-retirement-742412a Eskom chief financial officer Calib Cassim, who played a crucial role in the power utility’s recent turnaround, has announced his retirement at the end of the financial year ending March 2027. 1-271302 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:14:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/engens-vanessa-moorthi-moodley-is-giving-women-a-seat-at-the-petroleum-table-853463a “Eldest daughter syndrome” is the informal term describing the pressure firstborn girls often face to act as caregivers, mediators, and role models from a young age. While it is sometimes framed negatively, it also means the eldest daughter develops resilience and leadership early on, setting the stage for Vanessa Moorthi-Moodley’s rise in the South African petroleum sector. 1-271249 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/local-manufacturing-showcased-at-electra-mining-africa-075095a The South African manufacturing sector currently produces below installed capacity levels, resulting in manufacturing firms not benefiting from economies of scale and competitive advantages that they would enjoy if they were operating at manufacturing capacity. Low demand, stagnant domestic growth, competition from imports and high input costs are all contributing to the strain on the manufacturing sectors growth prospects. 1-271177 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Energy South Africa