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SA will continue to diversify its energy supply

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… - South Africa will continue its efforts to diversify its energy supply, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe said. … on Wednesday. He said the visit to Ghana focused on energy, which included both oil and gas. "We have always and we will continue our efforts to diversify our energy supply. In fact, every country in the world whose …

Standardise traditional meds, says Zuma

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… friendly, which was also a bonus seeing that new energy efficiency (EE) building regulations were coming into …

Rates remain unchanged at 5.5%

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… in the emerging economies, driven mainly by food and energy prices," she said. On the weakening of the rand - …

Blending of biofuels draft regulations out for public comment

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… comment. Through the draft regulations the department of energy is striving to promote the blending of locally … framework. Comments should be submitted to muzi.mkhize@energy.gov.za or mashudu.sinthumule@energy.gov.za or mmarena.mphahlele@energy.gov.za, no later …

Acid mine drainage a concern for Gauteng

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… indicated that Gauteng needed to invest in renewable energy and appropriate technologies. The department has both …

SOEs to get climate change policy

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… $250 million loan to Eskom as a means to produce clean energy. A Wind Power Plant in Sere (Western Cape) and the …

Green Accord to create 300 000 jobs

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… Government also sets out to procure 3 725 MW of renewable energy for use in the grid by 2016 - more than the energy usage of Cape Town. The Industrial Development … business to develop benchmarks in support of the National Energy Efficiency Strategy. It commits Eskom to consider new …

Cosatu, business back govt's Green Accord

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… work-based committees to educate workers on saving energy as well as green retirement investments. Vavi said the … signed, was being used to increase the number of artisans. Energy Minister Dipuo Peters said they were committed to … the economy. The country generated 90 percent of its energy from coal and the Energy Department was promoting the …

SA, Equatorial Guinea strengthen trade

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… issues such as trade and industry, transport, minerals and energy, agriculture, public enterprises, communication, … Mbasogo's invitation for South Africa to invest in the energy, mineral resources, transportation, agriculture and …

Clean water for Limpopo village

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… project to supply clean running water using solar energy and increased water storage was implemented. This was … and a bigger storage tank with an alternative sustainable energy sources through solar energy." Chabane praised SAB for choosing not to deliver …

Artisan programme promises jobs for youth

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… their certificates from Bogopane-Zulu at Pelindaba Nuclear Energy Corporation of South Africa (NECSA) outside …

Climate change on the agenda

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… intensify, resulting in flooding in many parts of Joburg. Energy efficient bulbs will be installed by City Power …

Motlanthe wraps up Nordic visits

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… the Deputy President was accompanied by the Minister of Energy Dipuo Peters; Deputy Minister of International …

SA counts down ten days to COP17

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… change like planting trees, using public transport, saving energy and recycling. uMgungundlovu district mayor Yusuf …

Free tours for COP17 delegates

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… and passes the eThekwini Water and Sanitation Department's energy-and-water efficiency building and proceeds to the … Complex), where delegates will be informed about the Energy Office's energy-efficiency programme. During this tour, information …

SA's nuclear installations can withstand natural events

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… of reports from Eskom and the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) - which aimed to identify …

Regulations on energy efficiency released for comment

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… Pretoria - The Department of Energy has released for public comment regulations that provide for an allowance for energy efficiency savings. The Tax Allowance for Energy Efficiency Savings regulations stipulate that any … Regulations on energy efficiency released for comment …

Climate talks should place Africa first

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… South Africa embarks on new investments towards renewable energy as part of the broader green economy initiatives. "We … must be given opportunities to participate in renewable energy investments as part of acknowledging their role in …

Thabethe arrives in the DRC

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… components; infrastructure; engineering; construction; energy; high-end furniture; agriculture and agro-processing; …

Massive protest held at COP17

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… are enormous as we fight to secure enough food, water and energy for all," said Essop. The protestors handed over a …