Kim Cloete
Obama's Power Africa project takes off
14th May 2014 Private-sector partners have committed over $14-billion to the Power Africa project, which was launched by US President Barack Obama last year,... →
Calls for more integration of energy in Southern Africa
13th May 2014 The African Utility Week has got under way in Cape Town with a call for more interconnectedness between countries and a concerted effort to power... →
Electricity prices too low, says specialist
17th April 2014 A specialist in finance and energy says South Africa's electricity prices are too low and unsustainable. “We are under-pricing electricity by at... →
SA wind atlas to be expanded after first phase highlights priority zones
8th April 2014 Southern Africa’s first ever wind atlas, developed to help government and industry to identify high-potential wind development zones, has reached... →
Load shedding is denting economic growth, says W Cape Govt
25th March 2014 The recent load shedding has cost the Western Cape economy, with businesses expressing concern that they are in for more growth-hampering power... →
SA and Namibia in need of energy boost
18th March 2014 The total energy capacity in Africa’s 54 member States is equal to that of Germany and Denmark alone, while 585-million people in sub-Saharan... →
US keen to work with Africa on energy development
17th March 2014 Improving energy infrastructure on the African continent will unleash investments, drive jobs and drive down pollution, US Deputy Energy Secretary... →
Contested mining legislation approved by Parliament to give State free 20% stake
13th March 2014 Controversial changes to South Africa’s mineral laws have been passed in the National Assembly, despite warnings that they could deter investors... →
Final fracking regulations will take account of public input
4th March 2014 Exploration for shale gas in the Karoo has taken another step, with the final regulations being consolidated, Water and Environmental Affairs... →
Infrastructure plan gains traction, key to SA's growth
4th March 2014 The government’s infrastructure programme is helping combat the effects of the recession and sparking new investment deals, says Economic... →
Bury CO2 gases, says international climate change expert
28th February 2014 World-renowned energy expert Sir Eric Ash believes China, the US and the UK are starting to take stock of the damage being done by carbon dioxide... →
Mathunjwa confirms platinum strikers holding firm to wage demands
5th February 2014 The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) is holding firm to its R12 500-a-month wage demand for workers in the platinum sector,... →
Platinum strikes costing SA R400-million a day
4th February 2014 The strikes in South Africa’s platinum sector are costing South Africa R400-million a day, taking into account the multiplier effect on the... →
Suppliers seek clarity on future REIPPPP local-content requirements
26th September 2013 Foreign companies supplying the South African wind energy industry have called for more clarity on the procurement requirements for future rounds... →
UK, SA recommit to doubling bilateral trade
10th September 2013 UK and South African Cabinet Ministers have promised to try to revive the flailing target of doubling trade between the two countries by 2015,... →
Engineering skills shortage hampering growth, says Chabane
20th August 2013 The Presidency has released its 2012 Development Indicators report, revealing a worrying shortage of skills, particularly in the engineering... →
SAA urged to consider its Airbus options
4th June 2013 European aircraft manufacturer Airbus says local carrier South African Airways (SAA) will need to move faster if it wants to order Airbus’ most... →
Compliance, regulation top the list of biggest power-sector risks
15th May 2013 Senior executives from 110 power and utility companies around the world have flagged compliance and regulation as the biggest risks facing the... →
Eskom CEO calls for ‘super grid’ to power up sub-Saharan Africa
14th May 2013 The CEO of South African power utility Eskom, Brian Dames, said on Tuesday that countries in sub-Saharan Africa should work together to establish a... →
Kaberuka urges sub-Saharan Africa to push GDP growth to 10%
10th May 2013 Sub-Saharan Africa has been growing steadily over the past few years, but needs to push up its growth rate to 10%, African Development Bank (AfDB)... →
R500m investment consolidates Western Cape as global call centre hub
30th April 2013 Cape Town is becoming a hot destination for the call centre sector, with an announcement of further investments and the creation of many more... →
SA aquaculture sector gets R800m boost
28th March 2013 Government has launched an R800-million aquaculture programme, offering cost-sharing grants of up to R40-million per company in a bid to stimulate... →
