Green Energy
latest news & developments
A focus on one faltering building block
The country presents a clear illustration of how a weak social foundation constrains industrial development and reinforces structural inefficiencies but we can change that
Why partnerships will power South African green energy transition
South Africa was forced into the energy transition by the electricity crisis, sparking a wave of private investment in renewables
South Africa seeks new export markets as US tariff looms
While the government negotiates a mutually beneficial deal with the US, it says it is making plans to diversify its export marke
Copper will determine South Africa’s digital economy success
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
Decolonise the mind to power a green future
Green industrialisation in Africa is needed for the climate crisis and for a just development path
Whose land, whose power? South Africa’s renewable energy conundrum
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
Confluence of geopolitics, energy and trade can drive change in Africa’s mining industry
The theme of the February 2025 Mining Indaba, Futureproofing Mining Today, underscores the urgency of aligning policy, investment and local development to secure sustainable growth
How much does public transport save on carbon emissions? We worked it out at COP29
Bhekisisa had a team of four reporters at the climate conference. On average, our journalists walked eight to nine kilometres a day
From Kenya to South Africa: A solar-powered electric motorcycle adventure
The expedition is about showing African ingenuity, says the team
Africa faces urgent need for sustainable cooling as temperatures soar
Around 3.5 billion people live in hot climates, but only 15% have access to cooling, mainly through air conditioning
The Ethical Agency recognised as green website hosting company
All of its services are powered by renewable energy sources
Africa’s climate ambitions: Too little, too late?
Despite its abundant natural resources, Africa receives a mere 3% of global energy investments
SA’s coal lobby pushes back against green transition
Coal lobbying has long been an influential force in South Africa’s politics and economy
Green energy: Three key issues to ensure South Africa’s transition does not deepen inequality
These include retraining workers who face retrenchment and developing supply chains that give opportunities to small, micro and medium enterprises
Have coal industry workers been left in the dark?
South Africa’s transition to renewable energy is challenged by a shortage of planning, skills development and training, an investigation by Oxpeckers finds