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Progress made in tackling Free State challenges

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… •    Artificial Intelligence and robotics. •    Renewable energy and green hydrogen. •    Natural gas development. •   …

SA’s power grid continues to show stability

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… Plan, which has resulted in a 10.80% improvement in the Energy Availability Factor (EAF). The EAF stands at 65.37% … gains underline Eskom’s commitment to securing long term energy sustainability and supporting South Africa’s economic …

Free State plan to reposition economy as Premier tackles unemployment 'crisis'

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… •    Artificial Intelligence and robotics. •    Renewable energy and green hydrogen. •    Natural gas development. …

Free State a 'natural logistics and distribution hub'

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… established mining industry and potential in renewable energy and battery storage. “These endowments and advantages …

Calls for deeper SA–China trade ties to drive industrialisation and jobs

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… including mineral beneficiation, renewable and clean energy, ICT, agriculture, automotive manufacturing, and the … industries and support long-term economic growth. In the energy sector, the Deputy President said collaboration with … could accelerate South Africa’s transition to renewable energy, particularly in solar, wind and energy storage …

Repo rate remains unchanged at 6.75%

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… at 3.0%, which is in line with the SARB target.  “Higher energy prices will raise inflation in the near term. We …

Government urged to strengthen accountability

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… key sectors such as health, education, infrastructure and energy, continue to struggle with basic financial and …

New investment signals confidence as SA economy turns a corner

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… to progress in key reforms, including improvements in energy supply, rail and port operations, and efforts to … jobs.  “We have implemented far-reaching reforms in our energy sector to enable private investment and are moving to …

Minister Mantashe assures SA that fuel supply remains stable

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… in Secunda is ensuring that there is a reliable supply of energy. “The reason why we are confident is that our … East. Our refining capacity is giving us 40% security in energy supply. But forward imports are covering for longer … It will be used when it’s a real crisis. Our supply of energy is divided into two. [Some] 60% is imported processed …

Deepening evidence-based economic policy-making

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… macro-fiscal analysis and policy modelling; food, energy, and water in the context of climate change; and …

Implementation of structural reforms pays off

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… implementation of structural reforms has liberalised the energy market; shifted it away from reliance on Eskom; … power utility to invest in repairing and maintaining its energy generation infrastructure.  “The structural reforms are paying off. We have liberalised the energy market, and we no longer depend solely on Eskom for …

SADC leaders address technical barriers to trade

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… Industrialisation, Agricultural Transformation, and Energy Transition for a Resilient SADC”, Abrahams highlighted …

All systems go for the sixth South Africa Investment Conference

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… is primed for exponential growth, a  world-class renewable energy opportunity,  and an agro-processing and food security …

Employment programmes must create long-term opportunities - Deputy President

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… Operation Vulindlela are also addressing constraints in energy and logistics, laying the foundation for sustained, … across sectors, such freight logistics at Transnet and energy, warning that technological change must not come at …

SA transitions from exporting raw materials to building industries 

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… and enhance the country's contribution to global clean energy supply chains, including electric vehicles (EVs), … the global demand for minerals required in renewable energy and digital technologies, such as Platinum Group …

Employment a 'foremost priority' - President Cyril Ramaphosa

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… and wind resources in the world. By rolling out renewable energy at scale, we can build a strong platform for growth in a wide range of sectors, from green steel to new energy vehicles. “We have a thriving agricultural sector, … a heavy toll on the economies of the world, increasing energy costs, disrupting supply chains, raising the cost of …

Fuel supply stable in the immediate term, says DMPR

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… term, notwithstanding heightened volatility in global energy markets arising from ongoing geopolitical tensions in … is actively advancing measures to strengthen long-term energy security. These interventions include the … steadfast in its commitment to safeguarding the country’s energy security and broader economic stability,” the …

SA Innovation Week highlights gains of investing in research and development

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… Industry and Science'.”  The SAIW26 brings together the energy, talent and capital of the innovation ecosystem into …

Eskom announces electricity price hike implementation

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… customers – were approved and announced by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) in February. “The … in improving the performance of its generation fleet. The Energy Availability Factor has risen to 65.85% year ‑ to ‑ …

Restoring dignity through decent housing

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… building materials, climate-resilient designs, green and energy-efficient solutions, and smart construction methods …