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Government resolute to protect the economy amid tax pressures

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… As South Africa faces rising tax pressures and energy costs, Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy, Samantha Graham-Maré has reassured businesses and … in exports at risk,” the Ministry of Electricity and Energy said on Monday. By 2034, South African companies could …

NERSA hosts public hearings in Gauteng

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… The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) will conduct public … according to the MYPD 4 Methodology, with primary energy costs, operating expenses, independent power …

Energy, agriculture departments to see changes in 2025

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… of two departments that execute programmes that deal with energy and agriculture. This is according to National … plans to separate the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy into two departments, as well as establish the … as a standalone. “The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy will be separated into two departments by April 2025. …

Government working on reforms to help improve energy security, lower electricity costs

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… in the electricity sector to help improve the country’s energy security and lower electricity costs.  Delivering his … a competitive electricity market. This will improve energy security and lower the cost of electricity,” he said.  … of electricity for consumers. “Even now, NERSA [National Energy Regulator of South Africa] is considering an …

SA, Nigeria to host a business roundtable

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… and agro-processing, automotives, digital economy, energy, financial services, infrastructure and manufacturing. …

Project to restore eThekwini’s hijacked buildings

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… friendly interventions where the lifts regenerate energy back into the building. The building will also have PV …

SA to advocate for transformative policies during G20 presidency

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… special economic zones, green industries and technology, energy, food security, manufacturing, trade, logistics, and … approaches to resilience in food systems, such as water, energy, infrastructure, trade, and climate change. “Under the …

S&P upgrades Eskom’s credit ratings from stable to positive

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… stakeholders, reinforcing trust in our ability to deliver energy security while driving long-term sustainability. “Our … corruption while futureproofing the organisation to enable energy security, growth, and long-term sustainability for the …

South Africa remains committed to ozone protection and climate action

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… Conditioning (RAC) sector towards greener refrigerants and energy-efficient systems. This shift is directly aligned with … hundreds of technicians, particularly young people, in energy-efficient refrigeration and air-conditioning … stakeholders aim to train1 600 more young people in energy-efficient refrigeration and air-conditioning …

Ekurhuleni Investment Conference to be held this week

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… engage the private sector in investing in data centers, energy solutions, and critical infrastructure to enhance … in recent years, including global economic shocks, energy instability, and infrastructure strains. However, our …

Cutting red tape can accelerate renewable energy development

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… Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy, Samantha Graham-Maré, says reforms aimed at cutting red tape in the renewable energy sector are critical for accelerating projects and the development of critical energy infrastructure. “In recent discussions with key …

Longest stretch of no load shedding in five years

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… needs,” Eskom said. Over the same time period, the Energy Availability Factor was maintained at some 64.5% and …

SA’s MSME celebrated for their resilience and job-creation efforts

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… In a room alive with entrepreneurial energy and determination, South Africa's Micro, Small, and …

President Ramaphosa calls on financial institutions to make money available for businesses

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… “This is the time to make finance available and pump energy and life into our economy because when small and medium enterprises are given enabling energy by our financial institutions... they will be able to …

President Ramaphosa concludes inaugural PICC under 7th administration

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… are in transport, three in water and sanitation, one in energy, four in human settlements and five in student …

Government working to finalise Gas Master Plan

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… It outlines the role of natural gas in the context of energy mix and provides policy direction to the industry in … outline the role of natural gas within the context of our energy mix and give us indicators of the sources of gas and … in the southern market”. Mantashe explained that as energy costs and demand is poised to increase, …

SA sets sights on industrialisation opportunities presented by decarbonisation

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… greenhouse gas emission, as envisaged in the national Just Energy Transition. Above its own contributions to reduce …

Eskom reaches no load shedding milestone

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… since 26 March this year. Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, told a media briefing that this is an indication that government’s Energy Action Plan, coupled with Eskom’s Generation Recovery … of that 5000MW of the same period last year. From an Energy Availability Factor, this marks an improvement of …

Government considers intervention in Eskom electricity tariff hike application

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… tariff hike. This according to Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, who briefed the media on Wednesday. The power utility has asked the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) to approve its …

Call for collaboration to use technological innovations to address sanitation challenges

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… traditional sanitation methods such as water-efficient and energy-neutral systems, which drastically reduce the …