EU announces 4.7 billion euro investment pact with South Africa
The deal was announced days after the United States withdrew support for the country’s just-energy transition
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South Africa’s G20 presidency an opportunity to reshape the global energy narrative
A strong presidency would establish mechanisms for accountability, ensuring that promises made during G20 summits translate into measurable progress
Matla-Urja: Redefining energy infrastructure and workforce for the future
The energy sector is undergoing profound changes globally. Discussions at the Matla-Urja Energy Conference, held on 27–28 November at Wits Business School, outlined the challenges and opportunities in South Africa and beyond
Matla-Urja: NTPC and Eskom sign collaboration agreement to enhance power sector capabilities
India’s largest energy conglomerate The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) and South Africa’s power utility Eskom signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at the Matla-Urja Energy Conference, held 27–28 November at Wits Business School in Johannesburg to collaborate on technical knowledge sharing and power generation improvements.
Matla-Urja: Power regulatory ecosystems – Mapping India and South Africa’s energy transition
Two nations at different stages of energy transformation converged at the Matla-Urja Energy Conference to share insights into power sector restructuring and renewable energy integration
Matla-Urja: India’s energy journey – Lessons and partnerships for South Africa
Sh. Prabhat Kumar, High Commissioner of India to South Africa delivered an address at the Matla-Urja Energy Conference, held on 27–28 November at Wits Business School, detailing India’s transformative energy journey and its relevance to South Africa
Matla-Urja: The future energy mix in South Africa – Navigating transition and collaboration
South Africa’s energy sector is at a crossroads. The Matla-Urja Energy Conference, held on 27–28 November at Wits Business School, put into focus the urgency of reshaping the nation’s energy mix. With South Africa’s reliance on coal for 80% of its energy, the country faces mounting pressure to transition toward a sustainable energy future while maintaining economic stability
Matla-Urja: Rethinking South Africa’s energy future: Minister Kgosientsho Ramakgopa addresses the Matla-Urja Energy Conference held at Wits Business School
South Africa’s energy sector faces existential challenges, from recurring load-shedding to structural inefficiencies in its energy infrastructure. At the Matla-Urja Energy Conference, Minister of Electricity and Energy, Kgosientsho Ramakgopa outlined a roadmap for overcoming these challenges
Matla-Urja: Unpacking the future of power in South Africa and India
Wits Business School (WBS) has partnered with the Consulate General of India, Johannesburg to present a first-of-its-kind conference on energy
Mining’s mess is just energy transition’s opportunity
Rehabilitating mines presents an opportunity for environmental restoration and economic empowerment in the energy transition
How Africa can shift to renewable energy without leaving fossil fuel workers behind
A multifaceted training approach involving the state and private sector is required to ensure continued employment
Only a Pan-African industrial policy on critical minerals for renewable will unlock prosperity
African countries must avoid the mistakes of the fossil-fuel industrial revolution; the mining of cobalt, lithium, manganese, nickel and copper must be based on equity, human rights and local development
Ramaphosa: Municipalities are ‘in the driving seat’ to decarbonise South Africa
Electricity generated from fossil fuels accounts for most of South Africa’s carbon emissions, he said.
Unlocking regional potential: South Africa’s gas master plan and energy transition
The plan provides a chance to strengthen cooperation and competition in the Southern African Development Community
Vote for a just energy plan with enduring solutions
South Africa needs a leadership that comprehends the interconnectedness of our nation’s energy crisis and the climate emergency
South Africa faces skills gap in hydrogen economy, report finds
The Labour Market Intelligence report has found that occupational workers lack hydrogen-specific skills to compete in the global economy
God edition: The energy transition isn’t just
The shift to clean energy must consider poorest of the poor and the natural environment
The 2024 Post-Sona Critical Thinking Forum
Panellists had little confidence in President Ramaphosa’s address
Localise the just energy transition for Africans
We should prioritise adopting practical and binding measures that reflect the realities and perceptions of people living on the continent
Are municipalities good for just energy transition money?
Financing for the JET is increasing, but is being undermined by indebted municipalities in Mpumalanga that are not bankable
No Just Energy Transition without youth and women
The onus is on government to create a supportive environment for business development
Africa’s climate ambitions: Too little, too late?
Despite its abundant natural resources, Africa receives a mere 3% of global energy investments
Paving the way for a sustainable energy future
Insights from the annual extractive industries workshop: Sub-Saharan Africa must embrace the just energy transition and other sustainable means of progress
Zimbabwe and the Just Energy transition: An opportunity to expand rural electrification
Partnerships between the government and independent power producers can be a gamechanger in exploiting the country’s vast solar energy resources for the benefit of the already excluded rural constituency
How Eskom has left ‘smart cities’ in the dark
In its current trajectory, South Africa will struggle to sustain inclusive, livable, sustainable and competitive cities where people and businesses can thive
Grootvlei residents demand jobs, threaten to stop transition
Community members living close to the Grootvlei power plant say they will protest against Eskom’s plans to use external contractors
Public ownership of the electricity system must be defended
We cannot allow the planned handover of Eskom coal power stations to the private sector to go ahead
How the just energy transition money will be distributed
Eskom will receive most of the funding, while the rest will go to the trade, industry and competition department and for developing the electric vehicle industry
Ramaphosa: Just Energy Transition will be at a pace South Africa can afford
Beyond electricity, South Africa cannot continue to design its energy system based on ad-hoc responses, says conservation organisation WWF
‘Tentative’ President Ramaphosa has a council for every crisis but no solutions
Obsessive consultation is a pronounced feature of Ramaphosa’s leadership style, however, it has done him – and the country – few favours
Daniel Mminele, the leader of the presidential climate finance task team bows out
Daniel Mminele headed negotiations to finalise the terms of the $8.5 billion from other countries for SA’s energy transition
Africa must reverse the mining resource curse
Its minerals could drive the just energy transition – if governments and investors get it right