Energy Poverty
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How a distant war is deepening South Africa’s energy poverty
A distant conflict in the Middle East has triggered the largest oil supply disruption ever recorded, leading to soaring fuel prices in South Africa and exposing the country's…
Malawi’s solar push bypasses its poorest
A peer-reviewed study finds wealth inequality is locking the poorest households out of solar electrification
‘King coal is back’, says Mantashe
The minister framed coal, not as a relic of the past, but as a critical driver of energy security, industrial activity and employment
Kumi Naidoo appointed president of global initiative to phase out fossil fuels
Naidoo’s leadership in the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative is seen as a critical step in the fight for a fair, sustainable future
A pivotal moment for South Africa: Energy crisis, climate action and inclusive governance
As young activists, we urge our government to take bold and decisive action to address the pressing issues of energy poverty and environmental justice
Parties still not prepared to tackle climate change and energy poverty
They are not seeing the just transition as an opportunity to lift millions out of poverty and tackle inequality
Activists say draft electricity plan will deepen energy poverty
The IRP2023 ‘lacks climate commitment’ in the face of the global environmental emergency
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’
African leaders must move from fossil fuel discussions, say protesters
Energy ministers on the continent should be discussing solutions to the climate crisis and a just transition instead