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The Electricity Regulation Amendment Act and South Africa's new era of electricity market transformation
27th January 2025 On 1 January 2025, the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act 38 of 2024 (ERAA) came into effect, following extensive stakeholder engagement and... →
Trump moves likely inflationary for South Africa, FirstRand CEO says 
By: Bloomberg 24th January 2025 Tariffs proposed by US President Donald Trump will likely have an inflationary impact on South Africa, according to the chief executive officer of... →
Energy debate likely to shift from availability to affordability – Cape Town mayor
By: Irma Venter 24th January 2025 With power utility Eskom breaching 300 days without loadshedding, the national energy debate is likely to shift from availability to affordability,... →
South Africa's patchwork climate plans risk widening inequality
By: Reuters 24th January 2025 Inconsistent government and corporate climate strategies may see poorer regions left behind in the transition away from polluting industries to... →
Africa without borders could help the continent prosper – what’s getting in the way
23rd January 2025 The vision of a “borderless Africa” is one of unity and shared prosperity for the continent. It is rooted in the ideals of the pan-Africanist... →
New metallurgical coal list highlights decarbonisation need beyond thermal coal exiting
By: Martin Creamer 23rd January 2025 The demand-surpassing production of metallurgical coal, in spite of the availability of environment-friendly alternatives for steelmaking in... →
Unctad says mixed foreign direct investment activity in 2024 shows shifting dynamics
By: Marleny Arnoldi 22nd January 2025 Foreign direct investment (FDI) globally grew by 11% to $1.4-trillion last year, but contracted by 8% when excluding flows through European conduit... →
Mozambique’s cycles of violence won’t end until Frelimo’s grip on power is broken
22nd January 2025 Mozambique’s political history has been marred by violence, disputed elections and authoritarian control. The pattern continues. As the 2024... →
