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Hope for green hydrogen in the balance
28th August 2026 A proposed R47-billion development in Hopefield could become a proving ground for the Western Cape’s green hydrogen ambitions. Barry Christianson... →
Diffused accountability is often fertile ground for rent-seeking
19th August 2026 At the constitutional and governance level, the Presidency cannot simply treat Eskom as an autonomous private corporation. The national energy... →
A proven solution to South Africa’s high school STEAM gaps is already reaching 2 050 learners
18th August 2026 South Africa’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) teacher shortage has dominated the conversation, but the focus has... →
Illegal mining impact on infrastructure and the economy
14th August 2026 In South Africa, policy formulation is often based on inaccurate questions. The policy question of addressing illegal mining needs to be approached... →
Future disconnect: The digital divide in SA’s energy minerals boom
12th August 2026 The minerals that keep the world’s digital infrastructure running are extracted from communities where many young people still struggle to access... →
On Satellites, South Africa and Starlink
28th July 2026 In 2019, Elon Musk launched the first 60 Starlink satellites. This was the start of a new satellite internet network. Starlink uses low-earth-orbit... →
South Africa's economy is adversely affected by corruption and instability in the justice system
27th July 2026 South Africa's long-term economic growth is constrained by corruption and instability in the justice system. Their impact increases the cost of... →
Parallel financial systems are reinventing Africa’s financial landscape
23rd July 2026 The digital revolution has enabled African countries to broaden access to financial services for the benefit of all Africans. Smart phones have... →
South Africans deserve answers on who advises Home Affairs on immigration and who is holding government accountable
23rd July 2026 I have said it before, and I will say it again: “I don’t have a plan for Africa, I have a plan for South Africa.” This statement has never been... →
Transforming South Africa’s power grid, virtually
22nd July 2026 As South Africa’s rooftop solar and battery boom creates millions of connected energy assets, Virtual Power Plants could transform homes into a... →
