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Harry Oppenheimer biography shows the South African mining magnate’s hand in economic policies
2nd June 2023 In Harry Oppenheimer: Diamonds, Gold and Dynasty, his outstanding biography of the South African mining magnate who died in 2000, Michael Cardo... →
South Africa’s power blackouts: solutions lie in solar farms and battery storage at scale, and an end to state monopoly
2nd June 2023 Rolling blackouts are costing South Africa dearly. The electricity crisis is a barrier to growth, destroys investor confidence and handicaps almost... →
Working Class launches own political movement
30th May 2023 A new political movement of working class formations (broadly speaking) is preparing to launch within weeks, starting with a proposed nationwide... →
Cape Town’s solar PV applications at record levels
29th May 2023 February may have shattered all records for solar PV installation applications to the City, but March and April have both already surpassed this.... →
The solar energy tax incentive – a “light”-line for businesses?
26th May 2023 The continued rollout of loadshedding in South Africa has forced businesses to dig-deep into their pockets to keep their doors open amidst the... →
Construction phase of Menar’s new R600m colliery project is in full swing 
By: Martin Creamer 26th May 2023 The construction phase of the new Gugulethu Colliery is in full swing. “We’ve started working on the box cut with the anticipation that first coal... →
Western Cape Government on track to end power blackouts in several towns
25th May 2023 This week Premier Alan Winde chaired a meeting of the Western Cape Energy Council which included mayors from several municipalities that the... →
Ad Hoc Committee on Energy: Stage 8 could be death knell for businesses and jobs
25th May 2023 During a meeting of the Western Cape Ad Hoc Committee on Energy yesterday it was clear that South Africa was doomed to face a cold and dark... →
