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/ 26 January 2024

Middle East crisis: Why aren’t oil prices much higher?

Lower prices are good insofar as inflation is concerned but they suggest that economic troubles lie ahead

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By Sarah Smit

Africa

/ 17 July 2023

Fresh scramble for Africa’s critical minerals

The continent’s first Critical Minerals Summit sees global powers lining up to secure mineral supplies for the energy transition

By Conrad Onyango

Business

/ 16 February 2023

From Russia, with love: How a war changed the global economy

One year on, the Kremlin’s impact appears to be retreating — but, amid uncertainty about the global economy’s growth trajectory, risks to inflation remain

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By Sarah Smit

Business

/ 7 February 2023

Coal miners knuckle down to find solutions to Transnet failings

According to the Minerals Council, logistical constraints induced by the railway’s setbacks have cost mining industry R51 billion in exports

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By Sarah Smit

Business

/ 23 November 2022

Inflation rises, bucking expectations

The increase will probably add to the South African Reserve Bank’s hawkishness, with analysts expecting another large repo rate hike on Thursday

By Sarah Smit

Business

/ 9 September 2022

Europe’s winter extends coal’s hot streak

But analysts say the fossil fuel’s boom will probably be short-lived as the turn to renewable energy picks up

By Sarah Smit

Business

/ 4 July 2022

Global energy crisis forces an ‘undignified transition’

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted some to make an about-turn on coal but their scramble has not sealed the fate of renewables

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By Sarah Smit

Africa

/ 27 June 2022

Electricity for all in Africa in eight years a possibility but ‘formidable’ task

The Africa Energy Outlook 2022 report charts how the continent can get electricity to everyone by 2030.

By Sipho Kings

Business

/ 16 June 2022

Investing in critical minerals is the only way for a clean energy transition – report

Due to the move to net-zero carbon emissions, demand for these minerals is surging

By Anathi Madubela

The Green Guardian

/ 25 November 2021

The post-COP26 state of coal

Environmental organisations say that COP26 ended with 90 new coal power projects, worth a total of 88GW, are likely to be cancelled

By Tunicia Phillips

The Green Guardian

/ 17 September 2021

What is COP and why is COP26 so important?

This year’s UN climate conference will be the first in-person meeting since COP25 in 2019, when developing countries walked away, outraged by the poor outcome

By Tunicia Phillips

The Green Guardian

/ 4 September 2021

Karpowerships plead their case, but environmentalist argue SA doesn’t need powerships

The powerships will be more expensive for consumers than wind and solar energy and isn’t required for reliable electricity generation

By Sheree Bega

Business

/ 20 August 2021

‘Government must take its foot off the new gas Bill’

Environmental organisations want the government to factor the climate change crisis into the proposed legislation

By Sheree Bega

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

Business

/ 9 July 2021

Oil volatile amid cartel crisis

The breakdown of the oil-producer alliance could cause already high prices to spike

By Sarah Smit

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

Africa

/ 12 June 2021

Petro states: What happens when 30% of your national budget disappears in a decade?

As the demand for oil shrinks and prices collapse, Africa’s petro states — the likes of Angola, Nigeria, Egypt and Equatorial Guinea — will be left with massive holes in their budgets

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By Sipho Kings

Business

/ 23 May 2021

South Africa needs to gear up for clean energy

Exploration and beneficiation of minerals will reduce the country’s carbon footprint

By Tshegofatso Mathe

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

Business

/ 16 May 2021

Platinum records for South African mines

The miners are in a comfortable position as the world creeps towards a lower-carbon future

By Sarah Smit

Business

/ 9 May 2021

Oil boom may be the industry’s last hurrah

Biggest players in the game show signs of recovery but a low-carbon future may threaten fossil fuel

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By Sarah Smit

Business

/ 31 March 2021

South Africa tops G20 coal-reliance list in 2020, report finds

In 2020, 86% of South Africa’s electricity came from coal, compared to the global average of 34%, Global Electricity Review research shows

By Tunicia Phillips

The Green Guardian

/ 9 August 2020

EU methane emissions policies will affect Africa’s energy transition

African hydrocarbons producers would do well to commit to existing venting and flaring regulations — because methane-specific policies are coming

By Joel Sam

The Green Guardian

/ 28 July 2020

South Africa prioritises fossil fuels over clean energy in post-Covid-19 recovery packages

The country is among the G20 countries who have invested in electricity produced from coal, oil and gas at the cost of addressing climate change

By Chido Muzondo and Richard Bridle

Article

/ 18 April 2019

No plan as coal jobs go extinct

Globally, energy workers are being helped to transition into new positions. SA lags behind

By Sipho Kings

Article

/ 22 March 2019

Powering Africa up: A low-carbon energy future is needed

There are large off-grid opportunities that countries need to encourage to reach more people at a faster rate

By Lebo Mahlare

Article

/ 22 March 2019

Six bold ideas to accelerate sustainable energy innovation

Substantial acceleration in sustainable energy innovation is needed now

By Tatsuo Masuda

Article

/ 15 October 2018

Wits Business School addresses the energy sector skills shortage

An MA and a postgraduate diploma in the field of Energy Leadership will be launched in January 2019

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Article

/ 5 April 2012

Clean energy crucial for poor countries

Oil importing costs have outweighed overseas financial aid received by developing countries in Africa, highlighting why Africa needs clean energy.

By Staff Reporter

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Article

/ 15 March 2012

Iran lashes out at Western motives

Iran has condemned what it calls the use of oil as a political tool against producers, referring to Western sanctions over Tehran’s nuclear programme.

By Ali Khalil

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Article

/ 17 January 2012