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Eskom power station challenges can be resolved - Electricity Minister

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… combined with other factors, have resulted in Eskom’s low Energy Availability Factor (EAF) and an electricity supply … emphasised that all of government’s efforts to resolve the energy crisis facing the country are focused on ensuring the …

Government urges South Africans to help keep the lights on

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… a thing of the past and where possible conserve the use of energy to ensure that all of us are able to have access to …

Withdrawal of Electricity State of Disaster will not affect ongoing work to resolve load shedding

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… accelerate our efforts to deliver, in accordance with the Energy Action Plan. The Minister of Electricity continues to … new electricity generation – particularly from renewable energy sources. “The fact that we are terminating the State …

Applications for water use licences for hydropower generation open

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… infrastructure to generate hydropower as an alternative energy to supplement the current electricity available in the … to be used to contribute to the power grid with renewable energy. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the department … approved multipronged interventions to address the current energy crisis which has led to loadshedding across the …

Government withdraws State of Disaster on electricity

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… the underlying actions were put in place in support of the Energy Action Plan (EAP). This was to support an effective … enabled the State to enhance interventions by the National Energy Crisis Committee (NECC) in terms of the EAP. The … transform the electricity sector to achieve long-term energy security. The newly appointed Minister of Electricity, …

SA gears up for 5th Investment Conference

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… SAIC takes place as the country deals with a constrained energy supply that has resulted in persistent load shedding. In response to the energy challenges, government, through the Energy Action Plan, has announced several interventions to …

Gauteng IDZ blazes trail in job creation and economic development

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… helping them align to the quality standards of Woolworths. Energy  Another promising company, SolarAfrica, which is based in Gauteng, is making inroads in the area of energy solutions for commercial  and industrial businesses, … It also reduces carbon emissions, helping to reach green energy targets. SolarAfrica has been named the continent’s …

Some relief for motorists in April

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… petrol. This after the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) released the updated prices for fuel, gas and …

SARS breaks records on revenue collection

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… opportunities for sub-sectors involved in renewable energy. We are also seeing an increase in renewable energy related imports, which benefits the fiscus,” …

Gqeberha forensic lab revamp ‘completed on time, within budget’

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… believes that the laboratory will add the necessary energy to the fight against gender-based violence (GBV) and …

New traffic trainees to increase visibility of law enforcement on roads

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… who not only love their country but equally commit energy and resources towards the betterment of its people. …

Repo rate increases to 7.75%

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… a prudent public debt level, increasing the supply of energy, moderating administered price inflation and keeping … large part reflecting efforts to overcome constraints in energy and transport supply. “As a result of these factors, …

Eskom employees key to solving energy challenges - Cabinet

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… that Eskom employees are key to solving the country’s energy challenges. This comes after Ramokgopa undertook … Eskom employees key to solving energy challenges - Cabinet …

Cabinet approves Draft Electricity Amendment Bill

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… Bill aimed at strengthening the role of the National Energy Regulator of South Africa. The objectives of the …

Cabinet: Belgium one of SA's most important economic partners

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… investment opportunities between our two countries in energy, infrastructure, and healthcare,” Ntshavheni said. His …

Energy Action Plan makes progress

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… Mineral Resources and Energy Minister, Gwede Mantashe, says the Energy Action Plan (EAP) that government has implemented to … Mantashe was addressing the North West Mining and Energy Investment Conference on Thursday. State power utility … Energy Action Plan makes progress …

Buy Local expo ends on high note

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… Crisis: Localisation Opportunities In The Renewable Energy Industry , facilitated by Jeremy Maggs.  It included … TIPS/ Facilitator of the South African Renewable Energy Masterplan (SAREM); Christo Fourie, Head of Energy at IDC; Eddy Mokobodi, Proudly South African member …

Africa is an oyster for young entrepreneurs

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… Zambia,” says Nxumalo. Nxumalo says he is aware that the energy challenges that the South African economy currently … the African continent, means that South African renewable energy companies can cast their nets far and wide and be part … is big enough for everyone who wants to provide renewable energy solutions. The pull and pushing factors in the energy

Buying local critical to economic growth - DP Mashatile

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… “As we all know, businesses rely on a consistent supply of energy to run their operations, and the availability of … this issue, the Government is investing in reliable energy infrastructure, such as renewable energy sources, to give businesses the electricity they need …

More than 200 companies on show at Buy Local Summit & Expo

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… household, and personal care products as well as  Switch Energy Drink and fashion brand distribution business Skye .  … of the panel discussion aimed at unpacking the country’s energy status quo, as well as the localisation and … opportunities that exist in the Renewable Energy industry. The panel aims to bring out feasible …