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Arrests over irregular leases imminent - Nxesi

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… including the fitting of these buildings with water and energy devices. Over the last year, the department had retrofitted 1 000 public buildings with energy-saving devices and a further 100 buildings would be fitted with water and energy-saving devices this financial year, Nxesi said. To …

Save electricity and save money, says Eskom

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… will save them money. Eskom called on people to switch off energy intensive appliances like geysers and pool pumps in … during high electricity usage times. This could result in energy savings of up to 2 940 MW. "This is enough to free-up … use by 10%. This means that we will reduce our monthly energy costs, reduce the demand on the national grid, while …

SA, Germany commit to strengthen partnership

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… area of "green skills/jobs" within the focal areas of "Energy and Climate". Both sides also agreed to continue the …

Petrol price rises to R11.23 a litre

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… all grades of petrol is set to increase by 28 cents, the Energy Department said on Friday. This will make a litre of … diesel and illuminating paraffin increased," said the Energy Department. In February, the petrol price rose by 34 …

Inga project could help SA meet renewable energy target

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… be able to tap into thousands of megawatts in renewable energy to meet its six percent target of hydro-electricity in … project on the Congo River goes live. The Department of Energy's chief director of clean energy, Mokgadi Modise, said a treaty, which would outline …

CPI rises above expectation

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… Second round effects on inflation stemming from higher energy and food prices have so far remained dormant, with …

Lack of funding hampering electricity connection: Eskom

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… came from the National Treasury through the Department of Energy. Eskom said that the welding at construction sites …

SA won't implement mining super tax - Shabangu

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… a proposal to hive off the entity from the Central Energy Fund. The African Exploration Mining and Finance …

Additional funding to help expand Vuk'uzenzele newspaper

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… in facilities that are vital for morale and creative energy. GCIS also planned to produce 120 000 copies of its …

Govt ready to roll out infrastructure plan

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… on poorer regions. Investment in rail, water pipelines, energy generation and transmission infrastructure have been … capacity in the Saldanha-Nothern Cape linked region. Energy projects will focus on supporting sustainable green energy initiatives nationally through a diverse range of …

Inflation to be contained by subdued economy: Reserve Bank

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… inflation (4.4% in March when excluding food, petrol and energy) shows that despite some evidence of price pressures …

SADC urged to look into integrating energy structures

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… member countries should look into ways of integrating energy structures in order to reduce the cost of energy resources, Energy Minister Dipuo Peters says. "We are of the view that … SADC urged to look into integrating energy structures …

Zuma sends condolences to Asmal's family

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… portfolios in Cabinet. He will be remembered for his energy, forthrightness, efficiency and commitment to making …

Statement on the Cabinet meeting of 22 June 2011

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… 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) preparatory African Energy Minister's Conference Cabinet approved that South … 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) Preparatory African Energy Minister's Conference from 15-16 September 2011. South … Kikwete - 19 to 20 July 2011. 3.2 International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Safety …

Government releases its Mid Term Review

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… heater programme and through commitments on renewable energy in the independent power producer (IPP) process. Over …

Rising food prices a concern: agri minister

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… factors that cause food prices to rise include high energy prices; adverse weather conditions such as floods, …

Eskom build programme on track

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… promoting co-generation options, accelerating renewable energy integration, purchasing non-Eskom power, and … due to be tabled to Cabinet. The plan would determine the energy mix and associated funding requirements for the next …

Opportunities for rural women in green economy projects

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… to participate in green economy projects such as solar energy, water purification, agriculture, construction, waste … the Departments of Water and Environmental Affairs and Energy to create these opportunities. The department was also …

Govt mulls new plan on rural development

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… development of small-scale agriculture, the Department of Energy is also involved in the installation of solar energy technology in rural areas, and the Department of Human …

SA's vision of sustainable cities revealed

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… on poorer regions. Investment in rail, water pipelines, energy generation and transmission infrastructure have been …