New report sings the praises of renewable energy
/ 3 February 2024

New report sings the praises of renewable energy

Green energy is not without its negative impacts but it is still better than that generated by fossil fuels

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UN report spells out dim economic outlook for South Africa
/ 14 January 2024

UN report spells out dim economic outlook for South Africa

The United Nations World Economic Situation report said the country’s economy would grow by only 0.5%

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New energy plan sends mixed signals to investors
/ 10 January 2024

New energy plan sends mixed signals to investors

The draft IRP 2023 scales back renewable projects viewed as a key source of economic growth

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Delaying coal plant shutdowns mooted in draft energy plan
/ 5 January 2024

Delaying coal plant shutdowns mooted in draft energy plan

The draft IRP 2023, released on Thursday after numerous delays, contends that renewables and clean energy technologies alone are not enough to secure South Africa’s energy future

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Reserve bank head says climate change will raise fiscal risk
/ 23 October 2023

Reserve bank head says climate change will raise fiscal risk

Central banks’ contribution to climate change-related aims, and their role in the transition, depend on government policy

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