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Carbon taxes to add further upward pressure on electricity costs, Discovery Green warns
By: Terence Creamer 24th October 2024 South Africa’s disproportionate reliance on coal for electricity generation is poised to add further upward pressure on tariffs by exposing local... →
South Africa’s massive Sasol petrochemical plant faces serious challenges – new report
24th October 2024 The giant Secunda complex of Sasol, South Africa’s biggest chemicals and energy company, provides the fundamental ingredients to South Africa’s... →
End of coal in South Africa: what 100,000 workers will need when their jobs go
23rd October 2024 South Africa’s move to renewable energy means that the coal industry will be phased out over the coming decades. This transition away from a... →
Africa should embrace smart, advanced manufacturing to add greater value
By: Schalk Burger 18th October 2024 Africa contributes about 2% of global GDP, but provides about 30% of global raw materials. However, if African manufacturers focus on adopting... →
Taiwan must continue to enjoy consular, trade representation in SA – DA
By: Thabi Shomolekae 18th October 2024 The Democratic Alliance said on Friday it was concerned with the Department of International Relations and Cooperation request to the Taipei... →
South Africa’s 36.1% electricity price hike for 2025: why the power utility Eskom’s request is unrealistic
18th October 2024 South Africa’s state-owned electricity company, Eskom, has applied to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa to approve a 36.1% electricity... →
DA notes Taiwan reports
18th October 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) notes with concern that the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has requested the Taipei... →
Eskom’s tariff application reflects big rise in subsidy support for energy-intensive firms 
By: Terence Creamer 15th October 2024 A policy decision to allow electricity-intensive companies operating in South Africa to enter into negotiated pricing agreements (NPAs) with Eskom... →
