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Lesufi’s government is killing Gauteng's economy, as house prices drop 1.1%
20th November 2024 Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi’s failure to tackle crime, and corruption and ensure access to quality health care has resulted in the decline of... →
Mining must become more responsible and sustainable. Where hi-tech solutions fit in
31st October 2024 If you visit a commercial mining operation anywhere in the world today, some sights and sounds – workers descending in elevators to underground... →
Miners worry about South Africa’s lagging transition, looming electricity cost increases
By: Schalk Burger 4th October 2024 South Africa is far behind in its work to transition to a carbon-neutral energy system by 2050, and the significant proposed electricity tariff... →
South Africa fires up diesel turbines to keep power cuts at bay 
By: Bloomberg 4th October 2024 Eskom has been using diesel-fuelled auxiliary turbines extensively to stave off power cuts in South Africa following delays in restoring some... →
Looming 46% electricity price hike is bad for consumers; a public-private partnership is the answer to Eskom’s woes
23rd September 2024 The United Democratic Movement (UDM) has taken note of reports indicating that the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has approved... →
Sasol and Eskom to explore demand anchors for LNG as part of effort to avert ‘gas cliff’ 
By: Terence Creamer 20th September 2024 Eskom and Sasol have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly explore the potential to introduce liquified natural gas (LNG) to... →
China’s interests in Africa are being shaped by the race for renewable energy
2nd September 2024 China-Africa relations have deepened over the past two decades, characterised by increased economic cooperation, investment and infrastructure... →
South Africa is losing its trade competitiveness edge
By: Schalk Burger 2nd September 2024 Enormous investments are being made in ports, rail and transport logistics in Southern Africa, as well as more broadly in Africa, including by... →
