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Renewable energy statistics 2019
8th July 2019 The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) produces comprehensive, reliable data on renewable energy capacity and use worldwide. Renewable... →
Quick-fix solutions to Zimbabwe's huge electricity crisis
2nd July 2019 Zimbabwe’s government has announced its facing critical power shortfalls. The country’s anchor power producer, Kariba Dam, might have to stop... →
Zambia starts electricity rationing for non-mining industry
By: Reuters 4th June 2019 Zambia has started rationing electricity to non-mining businesses, a move expected to hurt industrial production and commercial services, business... →
Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2018
31st May 2019 Renewable energy has become an increasingly competitive way to meet new power generation needs. This comprehensive cost study from the... →
Brics banks should not look at SA in isolation of its neighbours – Mboweni
By: African News Agency 1st April 2019 The New Development Bank (NDB) cannot separate South Africa from its neighbours when deciding on extending development loans, Finance Minister Tito... →
BRICS energy cooperation: Why Russia and South Africa still need each other
By: South African Institute of International Affairs 28th February 2019 While the controversial $76-billion nuclear energy deal between South Africa and Russia is off the cards, the country — and by extension, the... →
Coal capped at 150 Mt/y – Glencore 
By: Martin Creamer 20th February 2019 Diversified mining and marketing company Glencore has capped its coal capacity at 150-million tonnes of coal a year, a figure that it is close to... →
AfDB optimistic about Eskom’s turnaround prospects
By: Terence Creamer 19th February 2019 The African Development Bank (AfDB), which has extended billions of rands in loans to Eskom, says it is optimistic the actions being taken to... →