Draft Gas Master Plan released amid supply ‘cliff’ warnings
By: Terence Creamer 29th April 2024 South Africa’s much-delayed draft Gas Master Plan (GMP2024) has been released for public comment by Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede... →
Govt determined to achieve free, equal South Africa – Ramaphosa
By: Thabi Shomolekae 29th April 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that despite the “great difficulties” South Africa has experienced, government has persevered with reform... →
African leaders seek record World Bank financing to combat climate change
By: Reuters 29th April 2024 African leaders on Monday called for rich countries to commit record contributions to a low-interest World Bank facility for developing nations... →
Mavuso encouraged by restored business, govt relations following turbulent Zuma reign
By: Marleny Arnoldi 29th April 2024 Ahead of South Africa’s national elections on May 29, Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busi Mavuso says regardless of changes to government,... →
EU restricts visa provisions for Ethiopian nationals
By: Reuters 29th April 2024 The European Union has decided to restrict its visa provisions for Ethiopian nationals due to a lack of co-operation from Ethiopia's government... →
Without rooftop solar investments, loadshedding would be worse, study shows
By: Sabrina Jardim 29th April 2024 Amid the energy challenges facing South Africa, residential solar energy company GoSolr says radical steps must be taken to secure the country’s... →
Shanghai Platinum Week: Hydrogen’s going to feature big, says World Platinum Investment Council
By: Martin Creamer 26th April 2024 The growth in demand for platinum applications in China is extremely high, making detailed access to the China market hugely advantageous.... →
LHWP tunnel closure won’t have significant impact on water supplies, assures DWS
By: Natasha Odendaal 26th April 2024 The upcoming six-month closure of the Lesotho Highlands tunnel, from October 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, for scheduled maintenance is not expected... →
Eskom anticipates limited winter loadshedding amid generation improvements
By: Marleny Arnoldi 26th April 2024 Newly appointed Eskom group CEO Dan Marokane has provided assurances that loadshedding during the upcoming winter months will likely be contained... →
Zuma dispels ill-health rumors at party rally
By: Bloomberg 26th April 2024 Former South African President Jacob Zuma made his first public appearance in a week as his party sought to dispel speculation that he’s ill. Zuma,... →
Nigeria seeks managers for planned $10-billion diaspora fund
By: Reuters 26th April 2024 Nigeria is seeking fund managers for a planned $10-billion diaspora fund that is aimed at attracting dollar inflows and foreign investment into the... →
Malawi gets $57.6-million World Bank grant to address food crisis
By: Reuters 26th April 2024 The World Bank said on Friday that it was providing $57.6-million in "quick release" grant financing to Malawi to help the country respond to a... →
DA’s new economic policy promises many more jobs
By: Thabi Shomolekae 26th April 2024 Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen announced on Friday that the party’s new economic policy pledge aims to improve the ease of doing... →