Energy Sector
latest news & developments
Fuel prices to fall sharply, driven by lower global oil markets
From 7 January, 93-grade unleaded petrol will decrease by 62 cents a litre while 95-grade petrol will cost 66 cents less
Mmete Fusi appointed acting CEO of PetroSA amid investigation into Xolile Sizani
Sizani was appointed to lead the embattled SEO in February
Economic reforms still a priority amid GNU uncertainty
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Operation Vulindlela is forging ahead with its next phase amid ongoing wrangling over positions in his executive
Energy security: An African priority at Enlit Africa 2024
Enlit Africa creates a space for companies to collaborate, taking control of the energy security conversation and redefining its potential in the continent
40 days without load-shedding, but rolling outages not over yet
Government’s partnership with business and the increase in solar rooftops, photovoltaic and battery storage has contributed to the decrease in blackouts
South Africa must rethink how to frame problems and solutions
Lessons from China and Norway on how capacities can be channelled to deliver on priorities and ensure activity with notable outcomes
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
Mantashe: ‘We must not allow scavengers to eat the energy sector’
Mineral resources and energy minister Gwede Mantashe said the transition to renewable energy cannot be an overnight accomplishment.
The solar energy market will grow if innovative business models are developed
Southern African suppliers should consider entering into partnerships with financiers to offer off-grid, hybrid and prepaid solutions to customers
Energy sector is the new colonial project
Renewable energy funding from the North must take local ownership and participation seriously