Producing cement, plastic, steel, aluminium and food causes greenhouse gases, but a circular economy can reduce emissions
Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says a pilot project to involve the private sector in electricity transmission will provide the government with fiscal relief
Standard Bank, a leader in Africa’s energy and infrastructure development, is proud to announce changes to its sustainable finance mobilisation targets aimed at maximising positive impact and supporting the decarbonisation of Africa’s economies. The revised targets emphasise Standard Bank’s commitment to leading energy and infrastructure development on the continent. In 2022, Standard Bank set a […]
The 2025 budget reflects a measured outlook on the energy landscape, highlighting progress that has been made and lingering problems
The continent must use energy minerals for its development rather than feeding them to industrialised countries
Water, energy and food are central to sustainable development, socio-ecological and economic sustainability, healthy ecosystems and improved livelihoods. The three resources are key to climate change adaptation, mitigation and resilience and human and environmental well-being. The centrality of water, energy, and food (WEF) to the sustainable development goals is also evidenced by their interconnectedness of […]
The industry has the potential to grow if there is more investment in exploration projects
The new Act heralds a bold move away from Eskom’s monopoly but there is potential for challenge
The transition to renewable energy in Africa presents an opportunity to promote gender equality and empower the youth
But the financing models, which blend loans with private investments, could deepen African countries’ debt crisis
A strong presidency would establish mechanisms for accountability, ensuring that promises made during G20 summits translate into measurable progress
Almost 5% of the world’s carbon emissions come from the healthcare sector. Rethinking how hospitals run can get this down. But healthcare workers say regulations stop them from doing this
The fight for climate justice must include the people who are most affected, including those in the Arab region
South Africa has received pledges of about $11.6 billion for its just energy transition. Oxpeckers Investigative Environmental Journalism asked the treasury how much will be given to Mpumalanga and what is being done about indebted municipalities to ensure they get the funds for the transition
Companies mining commodities needed for the global energy transition are accused of keeping affected communities in Madagascar in the dark about their plans
Tanzania is banking on its natural resources during the global transition to clean energy, but analysts warn there are dangers ahead
Chief executive Dan Marokane says coal is important for the country to drive industrialisation
Green hydrogen features in projects aimed at producing carbon-free steel and ammonia fuel for shipping and rail transport
Power shortages across the country are fuelling deforestation through the illegal charcoal trade
The province is the focus of ambitious plans for GH2 power development but civil society organisations fear it promises more than can be delivered
Failure to deliver infrastructure impacts on basic social needs
Zimbabwe is positioning itself as a global leader in mining and processing lithium, a critical energy transition mineral. But these ambitious plans come at a cost
As motorists reel amid higher petrol prices, only two of the country’s oil refineries are operational
People who live close to coal-fired power plants continue to fall ill from breathing in dirty air
Despite this, the mineral resources and energy minister said the environmental lobby’s opposition to oil and gas exploration jeopardised South Africa’s energy security
The energy crisis has worsened SA’s existing economic challenges, prompting ratings agencies, the IMF and SARB to flag load-shedding as a significant barrier to recovery
The development of the R155 million liquefied natural gas pilot is being promoted as a way to alleviate energy shortages while South Africa transitions to renewable energy
The continent needs support in the form of training, technology and investment to make the transition
The party’s energy strategy is similar to that of the ANC-led government, which includes liberalising the country’s energy market
Achieving a just transition needs years of planning – without it, people will suffer
The updated long-term blueprint for the country’s power infrastructure looks at supply-and-demand needs
Financing for the JET is increasing, but is being undermined by indebted municipalities in Mpumalanga that are not bankable