Long-term leases turn public land into corporate profit, but it’s not clear how these deals are structured and whether communities are seeing their s
The flight showcased several sustainability initiatives, including upcycled blanket bags, headset covers and reusable cutlery to cut down on waste
There is no official registry of socially owned renewable energy projects in South Africa, but research has identified more than 20 operating initiatives across the country
The economy is expected to create a jobs boom if the country can fix its electricity grid and meet the increasing demand for local copper beneficiation
Electricity must be treated as a public good and a fundamental human right
Solar power moves virtually from farmland in North West to factories hundreds of kilometres away. How it works and what it means for the country’s energy transition
The finance minister said the expenditure would be carried out ‘without compromising the fiscal strategy of sustainable public finances’
New report is ‘both a call to action and a blueprint for change’ for socially-owned renewables in South Africa’s energy transition
The recent outage in Spain and Portugal shows we must modernise how we transport power, supported by AI and automation
Wind farms feed power into the national grid, but the stories behind the land deals are rarely told. Tunicia Phillips investigates a case study in the Eastern Cape
The ruling is not an ‘endorsement of indefinite non-compliance’, says minister of forestry, fisheries and environment
The trusts are designed to ensure that a portion of the profits of renewable energy projects are shared with the people who live near them
The continent must use energy minerals for its development rather than feeding them to industrialised countries
Policies that attract investment while safeguarding long-term national interests can foster a conducive environment for cross-border investments
This is an opportunity for the Global South to forge new paths, emphasising regional cooperation, community-driven solutions and innovative financing
The fourth instalment on lessons for the left shows how the Colombian left built a successful electoral project in face of brutal opposition from entrenched elites backed by US imperialism
The transition to renewable energy in Africa presents an opportunity to promote gender equality and empower the youth
The province is home to the biggest gas and helium project in the country. Will it speed up the shift towards renewable energy sources, or could it potentially hinder progress? Refilwe Mochoari investigates
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
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
A Northern Cape wind project provides a model on how South Africa can implement a sustainable renewable energy programme
The continent must also ignore the dangled carrot of small bits of money for carbon forests or just transitions, said Fadhel Kaboub, a senior adviser at Power Shift Africa
South Africa and other developing nations are pushing for a $1 trillion climate finance target
Rehabilitating mines presents an opportunity for environmental restoration and economic empowerment in the energy transition
Earthshot Prize announces this year’s winners who are shaping a greener, cleaner future
Scatec ASA announced the appointment of Alberto Gambacorta as General Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa, reinforcing the company’s commitment to renewable energy development in the region
The World Bank’s Mission 300 should focus on renewables as the extraction and burning of gas is expensive would damage the environment and people’s health
Each approach has its own strengths and drawbacks, but perhaps a hybrid of the two will serve South Africa best
This year Africa’s Green Economic Summit (AGES) will feature 60 diverse projects from over 180 submissions across vital sectors
Most jobs are for the installation period only, and are therefore temporary
The innovative expedition has highlighted the need for electric mobility on the continent
The event connects global capital to develop African projects and accelerate its green economy