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Western Johannesburg’s gold endowment set for upliftment by new CEO appointment
By: Martin Creamer 28th November 2024 Developing gold mining company West Wits Mining, which is reinvigorating the gold mining prospects west of Johannesburg with its Witwatersrand... →
Zambia, Zimbabwe face wake-up call after Kariba dam water levels plunge, Minister says
By: Bloomberg 19th November 2024 A plunge in water levels at the world’s largest man-made reservoir, which has left Zambia and Zimbabwe without power for hours, shows why they need... →
Egypt reaffirms 42% renewable energy goal for 2030, but urges international help
By: Reuters 13th November 2024 Egypt is still aiming for renewable energy to reach 42% of its electricity generation mix by 2030, but that goal will be at risk without more... →
Water power is there for the taking in many underground mines 
By: Martin Creamer 22nd October 2024 Water power is there for the taking across a broad spectrum of many of South Africa’s hard-rock underground mines. At a time of high electricity... →
Lesotho Highlands Water Project tunnel set for six-month closure
By: Natasha Odendaal 30th September 2024 The Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) tunnel is set to be closed on Tuesday for a period of six months for critical maintenance. The closure... →
Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2023
26th September 2024 In 2023, the global weighted average levelised cost of electricity (LCOE) from newly commissioned utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV), onshore... →
China's lending to Africa rises for first time in seven years, study shows
By: Reuters 29th August 2024 Chinese lenders approved loans worth $4.61-billion to Africa last year, marking the first annual increase since 2016, an independent study showed... →
Giant batteries to store wind and solar power can speed up South Africa’s energy transition – how that can happen
27th August 2024 South Africa is at a pivotal moment in its energy transition: trying to decarbonise its economy (move away from coal) and make sure that everyone... →
