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14 May 2013

SA: Dipuo Peters: Address by the Minister of Energy, at the Energy Department Budget Vote 2013/14, Parliament, Cape Town (14/05/2013)

SPEECH

Our first democratically elected President, Dr Nelson Mandela once said, “For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of...

15 Apr 2013

The wealth that lies beneath African soil

WERKSMANS ATTORNEYS

The numerous renewable energy, economic and infrastructure developments on the African continent make it an attractive investment destination. All that is required to take successful African...

18 Mar 2013

Africa needs $40bn/y to meet future power demand – report

RENEWABLE ENERGY POLICY

It is estimated that at least $40-billion a year is required to meet future demand in the African power sector, compared with current yearly investment of less than one-quarter this amount, New...

06 Feb 2013

Gauteng takes first step to 2055 vision

INFRASTRUCTURE

The Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development on Wednesday said it hoped to complete its proposed Gauteng Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan (GIIMP) for South Africa’s most populous...

31 Jan 2013

SA: Maite Nkoana-Mashabane: Address by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, on recent international developments, St George Hotel, Pretoria (31/01/2013)

SPEECH

Our briefing this afternoon will focus on a number of matters, including the outcomes of the recent 20th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government, including...

30 Jan 2013

SA: Susan Shabangu: Address by the Mineral Resources Minister, at the 2013 McCloskey Coal Conference, Cape Town (30/01/2013)

SPEECH

We usually converge here, at the beginning of the year, for a lot of reasons including, among others, to reiterate our commitment back at work and to reflect both as government and the coal mining...

23 Nov 2012

Thirsty resource

REAL ECONOMY: ENERGY OUTLOOK

The assessment that the US could emerge as the world’s largest oil producer before 2020 and even transition to full self-sufficiency by 2035 was the undoubted highlight of the International...

20 Nov 2012

Fracking in the Karoo: A step in the right direction?

CONSULTANCY AFRICA INTELLIGENCE

The production of commercial shale gas has been regarded as a major breakthrough in the oil and gas industry in the recent decade. Shale gas is an unconventional gas found trapped in shale...

23 Oct 2012

Technology, e-learning and education in Africa

CONSULTANCY AFRICA INTELLIGENCE

Technology is evolving rapidly and opening doors for a variety of sectors including education. In resource-poor settings and rural communities new technological advances create opportunities where...

22 Oct 2012

NWU: Statement by North-West University, on nuclear as the future energy answer (22/10/2012)

STATEMENT

The Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University was quick to take up the challenge, with the establishment of the country's only Nuclear Engineering department, which forms part of the School...

06 Sep 2012

The river wild: Harnessing East Africa’s hydropower potential

CONSULTANCY AFRICA INTELLIGENCE

This CAI paper discusses the tangible benefits that hydropower has brought and could still bring to East Africa. It also considers how hydropower, particularly small hydro projects, can improve...

06 Feb 2012

Position South African mining as economic change catalyst – Manuel

MINING INVESTMENT

Mining needed to be positioned as a catalyst to drive other changes in the South African economy, Planning Minister Trevor Manuel said on Monday.

02 Feb 2012

Iran’s diplomatic and economic lifeline in Africa

CONSULTANCY AFRICA INTELLIGENCE

Iran’s nuclear programme has for a long time been at the centre of the world’s attention. Looking more closely at Iran’s position in the world, and the continuing diplomatic conflict between...

17 Jan 2012

DA: Statement by Stevens Mokgalapa, Democratic Alliance shadow deputy minister of international relations and cooperation, calling on SA to defend non-proliferation (17/01/2012)

Statements

A report released by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) cites “credible” evidence that Iran is engaged in activities aimed at developing nuclear weapons.

This...

01 Dec 2011

SA: Peters: Address by the Minister of Energy, at a media briefing on COP17, Durban (01/12/2011)

Topics

The Department of Energy welcomes the appointment of South Africa to the Chair of the 17th Congress of Parties and, will work hard to support the Minister of the Department of International...

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