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clean energy

South Africa’s energy future lies in innovation
Columns
/ 21 April 2025

South Africa’s energy future lies in innovation

Consumers responded to load-shedding by installing solar energy. In response, Eskom chose higher tariffs instead of encouraging the move to clean energy

By Daniel Novitzkas and Gerjo Hoffman
Critical minerals a potential catalyst for sustainable growth in Southern Africa
Opinion
/ 2 February 2025

Critical minerals a potential catalyst for sustainable growth in Southern Africa

Policies that attract investment while safeguarding long-term national interests can foster a conducive environment for cross-border investments

By Bruce Dickinson, Nomsa Mbere & Paula-Ann Novotny
Prince William champions Africa’s role at 2024 Earthshot Prize
The Green Guardian
/ 7 November 2024

Prince William champions Africa’s role at 2024 Earthshot Prize

Earthshot Prize announces this year’s winners who are shaping a greener, cleaner future

By Sheree Bega
Green energy innovations are being developed in Namibia’s desert
The Green Guardian
/ 9 July 2024

Green energy innovations are being developed in Namibia’s desert

Green hydrogen features in projects aimed at producing carbon-free steel and ammonia fuel for shipping and rail transport

By John Grobler
Creecy: SA must act on just energy transition or lose out on funding
The Green Guardian
/ 14 March 2023

Creecy: SA must act on just energy transition or lose out on funding

Creecy: SA must act on just energy transition or lose out on funding

By Mandisa Nyathi
Nuclear energy fusion “breakthrough” – How excited should we get?
The Green Guardian
/ 20 December 2022

Nuclear energy fusion “breakthrough” – How excited should we get?

Is nuclear fusion just a dream or is it achievable?

By David Walwyn
The West is using COP27 to shift blame – private greed prevails over humanity’s survival
Opinion
/ 18 November 2022

The West is using COP27 to shift blame – private greed prevails over humanity’s survival

Rich nations have devised a system to hide the facts and put the blame for global warming on poorer nations

By Prabir Purkayastha
COP27: Rich nations that caused the problem must deliver on climate commitments
The Green Guardian
/ 15 November 2022

COP27: Rich nations that caused the problem must deliver on climate commitments

There is no time to stall. Those responsible for the climate crisis must act now

By The Guardian
Clean energy explainer: What is a just transition?
The Green Guardian
/ 26 August 2022

Clean energy explainer: What is a just transition?

Researchers say South Africa needs a ‘deep just transition’ that goes beyond moving to renewable energy

By Lesego Chepape
Investors and startups are focusing on green, sustainable businesses
Business
/ 22 April 2022

Investors and startups are focusing on green, sustainable businesses

In South Africa and abroad it is renewable energy, new environmental-friendly technologies and materials, as well as goods and services that are attracting attention

By Lize Barclay
Oil and gas firms ‘harassed’ out of South Africa, Gwede Mantashe says
Article
/ 2 March 2022

Oil and gas firms ‘harassed’ out of South Africa, Gwede Mantashe says

Minister tells African Energy Indaba country ‘wants to be island of angels in sea of poverty’

By Sheree Bega
African Development Bank kicked civil society to the curb at COP26
The Green Guardian
/ 5 November 2021

African Development Bank kicked civil society to the curb at COP26

The bank asked the African Climate Reality Project to coordinate and present a position statement on energy, agriculture, forestry, land and ecosystems and climate finance but cancelled the presentation at the last minute

By Charity Migwi, Dean Bhebhe and Nicole Rodel
Q&A Sessions: ‘I cannot fix Eskom. But we can fix this’ — André de Ruyter
Business
/ 26 August 2021

Q&A Sessions: ‘I cannot fix Eskom. But we can fix this’ — André de Ruyter

Meet the father, the cook and the chief executive of Eskom, who wakes up at 3am and writes speeches. André de Ruyter speaks to Athandiwe Saba about the future of the power utility, balancing its debt and how to make the best bully beef toast

By Athandiwe Saba
Coal on a drive to delay its demise
The Green Guardian
/ 28 July 2021

Coal on a drive to delay its demise

The just transition that is currently being executed is a balance between energy security and climate change, according to one analyst

By Tunicia Phillips
Give Africa clean energy funds – IEA
The Green Guardian
/ 27 June 2021

Give Africa clean energy funds – IEA

Fatih Birol, the IEA’s executive director, says wealthy countries have a ‘moral responsibility’ to enable a just transition

By Sheree Bega
Move to renewable energy must be people-centred, report says
The Green Guardian
/ 19 May 2021

Move to renewable energy must be people-centred, report says

New International Energy Agency report says policy changes will play pivotal role in reducing greenhouse emissions by 2050

By Chris Gilili
Rebuilding the SA economy more sustainably – and for greater impact
Opinion
/ 20 April 2021

Rebuilding the SA economy more sustainably – and for greater impact

Covid-19 has devastated the economy, but it has also opened a window of opportunity for businesses

By Lee-Hendor Ruiters
South Africa’s cities opt for clean energy
The Green Guardian
/ 30 November 2020

South Africa’s cities opt for clean energy

Efforts to reduce carbon emissions will hinge on the transport sector

By Sheree Bega
How designing ‘green’ buildings can help to combat the climate crisis
The Green Guardian
/ 30 November 2020

How designing ‘green’ buildings can help to combat the climate crisis

South Africa’s buildings account for 40% of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions. But the City of Johannesburg’s new draft green buildings policy aims to change that

By Sheree Bega

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