Energy Transition
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Standard Bank faces greenwashing complaint over EACOP financing
Fossil Free South Africa and the StopEACOP Coalition have filed a greenwashing complaint against Standard Bank with the Advertising Regulatory Board, challenging its…
Chery Q first drive: Proof that budget EVs don't have to be boring
Chery has entered South Africa's growing budget EV market with the playful Chery Q. Priced from R350 000, it combines modern tech, safety features, and vehicle-to-load capability…
Let’s make the circle bigger: A just transition for all of South Africa
South Africa's just transition cannot focus solely on coal-dependent communities in Mpumalanga. Decarbonisation, economic resilience, and green industrialisation must span all…
UN warns world will exceed 1.5°C global warming target
A new UN report warns that exceeding 1.5°C of global warming is now unavoidable, but aggressive emissions cuts could curb peak temperatures and reverse warming by the century's…
India–Mpumalanga: Building on Trade, Opening New Frontiers
A high-level diplomatic and business visit to Mpumalanga by India’s Consul General highlights opportunities to expand bilateral ties across mining, forestry, renewable energy, AI…
Kruger goes green without giving up ground
A pioneering partnership between SANParks, Discovery Green, and Sasol delivers renewable energy to Kruger National Park via the national grid, reducing emissions without taking…
Somkhele families count the R80m cost of coal
A landmark study by researchers from King's College London and UKZN reveals that 115 households near KZN's Somkhele coal mine suffered over R80 million in asset losses, with mine…
Councils cannot keep dodging Eskom bill
With municipal debt to Eskom exceeding R120 billion, sustainable recovery requires treating indebted municipalities as financially distressed, enabling direct interventions and…
One river, two grids: Why Zambia and Zimbabwe need a shared power strategy
Despite operating separate power systems, Zambia and Zimbabwe share the Zambezi River. With expanding mining and industrial sectors, both nations urgently need a joint investment…
The Best AI System Is Not the One That Never Fails. It Is the One That Knows How to Lose Authority
Drawing lessons from South Africa's power recovery and AI policy withdrawal, this analysis explores why resilient organisations must master 'Authority Degradation' to safely dial…
The Inga Dam project could be Africa's game changer
The DRC's Grand Inga hydropower project holds the potential to generate 43,200MW and transform energy access across Africa, but overcoming decades of bureaucratic hurdles and…
Execution in the face of complexity will decide South Africa’s energy transition.
As South Africa faces coal decommissioning and an urgent need for grid capacity, lessons from SOLA's multi-buyer Project Springbok show how embracing complex commercial models…
Deadly cost of Sasol's Secunda pollution
A study by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air reveals that emissions from Sasol's Secunda coal-to-liquids complex contribute to an estimated 1,000 deaths and R19…
Forget countries; follow the corridors
A new report by Broll Property Group reveals that African real estate investment is shifting away from traditional geographic boundaries toward interconnected investment…
Critical minerals new game-changer for DRC economic growth
The Democratic Republic of Congo's vast mineral wealth, including cobalt and copper, is transforming its economy and making it a pivotal player in the global energy transition.…