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As the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam opens, benefits are weighed against concerns
By: In On Africa IOA 17th October 2025 Analysis in brief: The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam was built for electricity generation. By this measure, the project has been a short-term... →
BLSA welcomes Eskom’s return to profitability, but notes persisting challenges 
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 13th October 2025 State-owned Eskom’s return to profitability for the first time in eight years, with a profit before tax of R23.9-billion for the 2025 financial... →
European Union elevates South Africa’s R105bn green hydrogen project to new high
By: Martin Creamer 10th October 2025 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen elevated South Africa’s R105-billion Nelson Mandela Bay green-hydrogen-to-green-ammonia project... →
Low-cost renewables will make up 30% of Sibanye-Stillwater power supply by 2027
By: Martin Creamer 30th September 2025 A targeted 600 MW pipeline of solar and wind projects has been developed by platinum group metals (PGMs) and gold mining company Sibanye-Stillwater... →
Loadshedding fell 82% in first half amid demand drop, steady Eskom output
By: Darren Parker 26th September 2025 South Africa experienced a sharp reduction in loadshedding during the first half of this year, with the Council for Scientific and Industrial... →
Eskom says EAF exceeding 70% target so far in Sept
By: Schalk Burger 15th September 2025 State-owned power utility Eskom says the Energy Availability Factor (EAF) of its generation plants fluctuated consistently between 69% and 73%... →
South Africa's R105bn hydrogen project advances to front-end engineering design stage
By: Martin Creamer 12th September 2025 Following go-ahead for the required renewable energy generation, South Africa’s R105-billion Coega Green Ammonia project in Nelson Mandela Bay has... →
Ethiopia launches massive hydropower dam against bitter Egyptian opposition
By: Reuters 9th September 2025 Ethiopia officially inaugurates Africa's largest hydroelectric dam on Tuesday, a project that will provide energy to millions of Ethiopians while... →
