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Statement by the MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs Nomusa Dube-Ncube on the reports that Engen Oil Refinery is considering closing doors in 2023
9th October 2020 Today I have briefed the KZN Economic Council about our efforts aimed at turning around the situation following a report in the Mercury today that... →
Transition sweet spot
By: Terence Creamer 2nd October 2020 There will naturally be some cynicism over BP’s strategy overhaul, designed to transition the oil major into an integrated energy company that is... →
Green hydrogen economy growing rapidly – Hatch 
By: Martin Creamer 25th September 2020 At Glencore’s Raglan Mine, in Canada, a closed loop, microgrid system converts excess wind power to hydrogen, which is then stored in tanks. During... →
Daily Podcast – September 23, 2020
By: Sane Dhlamini 23rd September 2020 Making headline: Motlanthe criticises South Africa’s treatment of undocumented immigrants, Defence Force warns against members getting involved in... →
Nigeria's Buhari to send long-awaited oil reform bill to Senate – sources
By: Reuters 23rd September 2020 Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has signed a long-awaited oil-reform bill and it will be formally presented in the Senate as early as next... →
Corporate activity in Africa – has Covid-19 opened opportunities for investors?
7th September 2020 The Covid-19 pandemic has precipitated sharp drops in mergers and acquisitions, deal value and volume in Africa. However, there are already... →
Only swift action will achieve an African maritime renaissance
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 24th July 2020 Good ocean policies can unlock new sources of wealth and transform Africa’s security, development and governance prospects. A new study... →
Hydrogen-powered aviation preparing for takeoff – study
By: Martin Creamer 2nd July 2020 Hydrogen as an energy source will play a key role in transforming aviation into a zero-carbon/climate-neutral system over the next few decades, an... →
