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Rand Water weighed down by municipalities, electricity
By: Natasha Odendaal 5th July 2023 Despite all efforts, Rand Water remains challenged by the nonpayment of municipalities for water provided and the ongoing power outages and... →
920-million people could face conflict over the world’s rivers by 2050: what our study found in Africa
26th June 2023 The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam project on the Nile River started operating in February 2022. It reinforced tensions between Ethiopia, Sudan... →
Africa Hydropower Modernisation Programme - Continent-wide mapping of hydropower rehabilitation candidates
23rd June 2023 This high-level screening study, commissioned by the African Development Bank (AfDB) through its Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) funded... →
MEC Ivan Meyer opens Energy Summit in Rawsonville, Western Cape
23rd June 2023 Earlier today the Western Cape MEC of Agriculture opened the Western Cape Department of Agriculture’s Energy Summit in Rawsonville, Western Cape.... →
Tax incentive for rooftop solar – A proverbial two birds, one stone?
21st June 2023 The South African Reserve Bank estimated that the rolling blackouts hitting South African businesses and households cost the economy approximately... →
Barrick maintaining transition to cleaner energy, backing education initiatives 
By: Martin Creamer 3rd May 2023 Gold and copper mining company Barrick is maintaining its transition to cleaner energy and supporting education initiatives, including in East... →
New R1.2bn solar project will shield Cape Town from one stage of loadshedding
By: News24Wire 17th April 2023 The City of Cape Town has decided to pursue an R1.2-billion solar PV and battery storage project, which should shield it from one full stage of... →
Africa’s energy sector will need to transform radically - these are the five biggest challenges
11th April 2023 The future of Africa’s energy sector is getting increasing attention from policymakers and the private sector. As demand for energy rises, current... →
