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Ramaphosa said the Just Energy Transition Investment Plan has attracted about R250 billion in international pledges for large-scale manufacturing, infrastructure and skills development.
CLEAN ENERGY INVESTMENT SOUTH AFRICA

South Africa advances just energy transition despite US withdrawal

Collective pledges for the country’s transition, including commitments from multilateral development banks, stands at $13.7 billion

  • Sheree Bega
6 min read
For Africa, climate action isn’t just about emissions — it is a development imperative. The continent faces a myriad of challenges: a population boom, rising energy demands, persistent poverty and fragile infrastructure.
CLIMATE ACTION FUNDING

South Africa must take the lead in pan-African climate solidarity

Changes in funding show how precarious Africa is in its reliance on foreign aid and the pressing need to find alternatives to ensure economic and climate resilience

  • Tara Nair van Ryneveld
  • Brighton Phiri
  • Kholwani Simelane
5 min read
It is in everyone’s interests to make the African Union Transitional Justice Policy work. (Reuters)
BUSINESS

South Africa must get going on the just energy transition

The country needs to make this transition work, or risk losing up to 50% of its export value

  • Joanne Yawitch
5 min read