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New infrastructure must not distract from beneficiation

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… identifies five priority value chains: iron-ore and steel, energy commodities, autocatalytic converters and diesel … Cabinet in March last year, reserves up to 42% of all new energy capacity for sourcing from renewable sources - and 9% …

SA, Ghana bolster co-operation in energy industry

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… for a visit that will elevate the level of cooperation in energy security and energy-related technology. The Ministers of Energy Dipuo Peters and Public Enterprises Malusi Gigaba as … SA, Ghana bolster co-operation in energy industry …

Willing buyer-willing seller slowing land reform, says minister

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… with other departments, including the Department of Energy and the Provincial Department of Agriculture," he …

Mining industry can do more for the people

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… of supply of minerals of strategic significance, such as energy commodities (coal and uranium) and minerals that …

Motlanthe invites Germany to invest in SA's infrastructure

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… posed by climate change, as well as finding new sources of energy." he said. To address these challenges, and to meet … The meeting discussed new issues such as renewable energy and education and training and assessed progress made …

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 …