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Let's harness improved confidence to drive inclusive growth - President

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… have seen the growth opportunities in the far-reaching energy reforms we are undertaking. Just last week, I signed … Africa.  Approval processes for water use licences and energy projects have been expedited, and the release of … accounts for most of these projects in areas such as energy, transportation, health facility upgrades, roads and …

Mpox is under control: Department of Health 

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… four weeks, fever, headache, muscle aches, back pain, low energy and swollen glands.  According to the department, the …

Government outlines further plans to commemorate Women’s Month 

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… the Department of Mineral Resources will host a Women in Energy and Mining Symposium to share opportunities in the energy and mining sector for women and the youth.  Youth …

Progress made in China-Africa trade

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… and Rwanda. “At a critical moment in South Africa’s green energy transition, Chinese enterprises such as Goldwind and …

Load shedding suspension continues 

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… suspended for 116 days.  Eskom has maintained an average Energy Availability Factor (EAF) of 67% over the week.   In …

President Ramaphosa signs Electricity Regulation Amendment Act into law

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… also opens up pathways to greater competition and reduced energy costs; increases investment in new generation capacity to achieve energy security; establishes an independent transmission … as a new activity that may be licensed by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA).  In addition, it …

Nuclear power procurement Ministerial Determination withdrawn

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… Minister of Energy and Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has … Determination for the procurement of 2 500MW of nuclear energy, has been withdrawn. The Minister was speaking during … on Friday in Pretoria. The determination, and the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s (Nersa) concurrence of the …

Public Procurement Bill to redress women socio-economic exclusion

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… of women-owned businesses in key sectors, including energy, tourism, agriculture, the ocean economy, and …

30 years of service delivery

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… while those using electricity as the main source of energy for lighting increased from 58,1 percent in 1996 to …

Continued collaboration key to addressing challenges

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… we have made substantial progress towards stabilising the energy sector, improving the performance of our rail and port …

Government, business partnership begins to flourish

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… targeted three areas for particular interest, including energy, transport and logistics, and crime and corruption. … meets with business leaders at the Union Buildings   Energy In a joint statement following a meeting between … Presidency and Business for South Africa noted that the energy workstream, in particular, has achieved significant …

Eskom reduces diesel spend by R9bn

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… Cycle Gas Turbines (OCGTs), which use diesel to generate energy. During a media briefing on Monday, the Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, explained that because of Eskom’s sustained Energy Availability Factor (EAF), spending on the fuel has …

A further 2 500MW expected back 'by the end of August'

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… Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says the power grid is …

Consistent electricity supply 'a step closer'

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… due to the diligent and dedicated implementation of the Energy Action Plan (EAP). This is according to Minister in … focus on planned maintenance and work to achieve energy security by bringing onboard new generation capacity … milestone and urged South Africans to continue adopting an energy saving lifestyle to protect our national grid. By …

Eskom delivering 'exceptional' performance but Minister remains cautious

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… Minister of Energy and Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has warned … week [the week of July 22]…Eskom has averaged 70% of EAF [Energy Availability Factor]. When I say EAF, I’m talking …

SA commemorates Women's Month

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… manufacturing, installation, and maintenance of renewable energy components by ordinary young South African women. …

Just Energy Transition must not leave communities behind - Ramokgopa

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… Minister of Energy and Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has … the Future of Work (IFOW) seminar on South Africa’s Just Energy Transition and the Future of Work in Tshwane. … “We need to answer that question by what we mean by [Just Energy Transition]. It’s also about the democratisation of …

Government focuses on growing the economy

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… strong linkages between microeconomic developments like energy provision and logistical capability and overall growth … Domestic Product over time. “The bulk of this is in the energy sector, where, for example, raising the embedded … sector is important to end load shedding and achieve energy security and will be the main driver of economic …

World faces era of new economic challenges

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… levels. Exports also suffered over the past 12 months from energy and logistics challenges as much as price factors. Imports were also muted by logistics.  “As energy and logistics constraints continue to ease, the growth …

DMPR notes withdrawal of TotalEnergies from offshore blocks

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… the south coast of South Africa. This after international energy giant, TotalEnergies, announced its withdrawal from … and 5/6/7. “The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) notes TotalEnergies' announcement to exit from …