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Local EV startup Zimi gets R6m backing to pioneer vehicle-to-grid tech in SA

Fuel & Energy

Local EV startup Zimi gets R6m backing to pioneer vehicle-to-grid tech in SA

15 Apr 2025

Dan Marokane, group chief executive, Eskom and Ben Magara, CEO of Exxaro Resources. the two organisations have signed a MoU to reduce carbon emissions, improve air quality and ensure a just transition to a low-carbon economy

Sustainability

Exxaro, Eskom MoU to reduce carbon emissions, improve air quality and ensure a just energy transition

15 Apr 2025

Source: © Genesis Water Tech The Clean Technology Fund, has recently launched and secured an initial commitment of R2,4 Billion ($120 million) under Airnergize Capital Fund I, which aims to drive and advance sustainable clean technology investments across Southern and broader Africa

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

First close of Airnergize Capital at R2.4bn in support of sustainable infrastructure for Africa

14 Apr 2025

Julien Karambua, Country Manager at Workforce Staffing Namibia says green hydrogen could power Africa's path to energy independence (Image supplied)

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Powering Africa's energy path with green hydrogen innovation

Julien Karambua 3 Apr 2025

Source: © 123rf Inspired Evolution has announced the final close of its Evolution III Fund on 3 March 2025, securing total commitments of $238m for clean energy in Africa

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Final close of $238m Evolution III Fund for clean energy in Africa

2 Apr 2025

Hisense partners with CNBM in Johannesburg to accelerate sustainable development in Africa

ESG

Hisense partners with CNBM in Johannesburg to accelerate sustainable development in Africa

Issued by Hisense 28 Mar 2025

Source: © 123rf The Budget Speech provides the financial framework for the private sector to get involved in investing in renewable energy projects in South Africa

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

#Budget2025: Implications for renewable energy solutions private producers

17 Mar 2025

Source: © Africa Energy Msenge Emoyeni project is one of the innovative greenfield projects in renewable energy that saw ACED awarded the IJGlobal Sponsor of the Year (Africa) Award

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

ACED awarded IJGlobal Sponsor Award for innovative greenfield projects in renewable energy

14 Mar 2025

Join the 4th Electricity Wheeling Conference 2025 to explore solutions for Africa’s sustainable energy future

Construction & Engineering

Join the 4th Electricity Wheeling Conference 2025 to explore solutions for Africa’s sustainable energy future

Issued by Milla SA 13 Mar 2025

Source: © Mozambique Mining Journal Africa is set to lead global natural gas demand growth at a rate of 3% annually – the fastest worldwide.

Coal, Oil & Gas

9th Global Gas Outlook 2050 highlights Africa’s natural gas potential

11 Mar 2025

Jean-Pascal Tricoire, global chairman of Schneider Electric, says Africa's energy transition must not only focus on increasing the supply of green energy but also on transforming demand (Image supplied)

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Africa shows great potential in sustainable energy milestones

10 Mar 2025

South Africans are embracing eco-friendly practices, but challenges remain

ESG & Sustainability

South Africans are embracing eco-friendly practices, but challenges remain

Issued by KLA 18 Feb 2025

Sappi and Enpower Trading reach Financial Close on PPA for power deal from SunCentral

Energy

Sappi and Enpower Trading reach Financial Close on PPA for power deal from SunCentral

Issued by Sappi 13 Feb 2025

Economy

"Trump’s aid review is a win for Africa"

NJ Ayuk 6 Feb 2025

#BizTrends2025: The rapid transformation of South Africa’s energy sector

Trends

#BizTrends2025: The rapid transformation of South Africa’s energy sector

Jenna Harris 4 Feb 2025

Magugua Hydro project in Eswatini

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Financial close reached for 13.5MW Lower Maguduza Hydro Power Project in Eswatini

28 Jan 2025

Source: ©Eric Isselee via

Agro-processing

Sugarcane trash can produce energy – what South Africa’s small farmers need to make this happen

Aluwani Maiwashe-Tagwi and Unity Chipfupa 27 Dec 2024

A beacon of innovation: The 4IR Electrician Workshop that changes lives

Higher Education

A beacon of innovation: The 4IR Electrician Workshop that changes lives

Issued by Northlink College 17 Dec 2024

Igor Sechin went from Putin's deputy to a CEO position at Rosneft

Coal, Oil & Gas

Russian oligarch says we haven’t yet reached peak oil

12 Dec 2024

Source: Chief executive officer of Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (Savca), Tshepiso Kobile.

Finance

2024 in review: A transformative year for Southern African private capital

Tshepiso Kobile 30 Dec 2024

Healthcare

Mopo brings 24-hour solar power to Sierra Leone healthcare facilities

10 Dec 2024

Shopping malls and retail centres redefine retail in South Africa

Commercial Property

Shopping malls and retail centres redefine retail in South Africa

Fayaz Mohamed 25 Nov 2024

Finance

Multilateral banks urged to boost funding for Africa's methane reduction

15 Nov 2024

South Africa’s energy sector at a turning point: Leveraging intelligent technology

Hardware

South Africa’s energy sector at a turning point: Leveraging intelligent technology

Issued by ASUS 14 Nov 2024

Fiyinfolu Okedare is director at Forvis Mazars in Nigeria

Coal, Oil & Gas

Big benefits of investing in Africa's upstream sector

Fiyinfolu Okedare 6 Nov 2024

Source: Supplied.

Property

Zero Positive: #GBCSA2024 champions climate-integrated construction solutions

Katja Hamilton 6 Nov 2024

Powering Africa’s future with affordable and reliable solar energy

CSI & Philanthropy

Powering Africa’s future with affordable and reliable solar energy

Issued by MultiChoice 29 Oct 2024

Source: Supplied.

Markets & Investment

#BRICS2024: Inside the plan to harness nuclear power for sustainable growth

25 Oct 2024

Gwede Mantashe delivered the opening keynote of the Ministerial Symposium at AOW

Coal, Oil & Gas

#AOW2024: Energy ministers kick off oil conference behind closed doors

7 Oct 2024

Minister Ramokgopa fields question in the Windaba media conference alongside Sawea CEO Niveshen Govender

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

#Windaba2024: Ramokgopa hints at local manufacturing policy for renewable tech

Lindsey Schutters 4 Oct 2024

Building tomorrow's cities today

Technology

Building tomorrow's cities today

Brian Civin, Issued by AfriGIS 18 Sep 2024

After loadshedding: Why freedom from the grid remains imperative

Energy

After loadshedding: Why freedom from the grid remains imperative

Forbes Padayachee, Issued by Yellow Door Energy 2 Sep 2024

The just energy transition is a cornerstone project of the Ramaphosa administration.

Energy

Ramaphosa pitches SA's energy transition to municipalities

Lindsey Schutters 26 Aug 2024

Wetility, A2Pay empowers Kasi economy with energy independence, financial resilience

ESG

Wetility, A2Pay empowers Kasi economy with energy independence, financial resilience

23 Aug 2024

Namibia is taking pole position in the race to lead Africa's green energy economy.

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

New hydrogen summit maps investment plan for Africa's clean energy future

Lindsey Schutters 19 Aug 2024

Q&A with Neosun Energy’s founder and CEO Ilya Likhov

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Q&A with Neosun Energy’s founder and CEO Ilya Likhov

Issued by Neosun Energy 13 Aug 2024

Minister Ramokgopa provided another updated on the energy action plan.

Energy

Ramokgopa calls for increased vigilance and affordability programmes

Lindsey Schutters 12 Aug 2024

Source: Cristian Rojas/Pexels

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Sars calls for public comment on renewables tax incentives

Lindsey Schutters 31 Jul 2024

Source: Supplied. Metalbox, standing 80 metres tall and one of the largest commercial office properties in Fairvest Limited's portfolio, is South Africa's first solar facade skyscraper.

Office Property

Energy Partners unveils South Africa's first solar facade skyscraper

23 Jul 2024

The Continental Energy Investment Forum 2024 brought together the Africa Energy Colloquium.

Energy

African energy ministers call for more collaboration

Lindsey Schutters 19 Jul 2024

Wind industry is a bright spot for job creation

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Wind industry is a bright spot for job creation

16 Jul 2024

Minister Ramokgopa is determined to deliver a new IRP plan before the year is out.

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Ramokgopa’s 20GW renewables plan is a sharp turn from IRP2023

Lindsey Schutters 9 Jul 2024

Desco is a featured Ferro Energia customer for its flagship installations.

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Desco is adding renewables to power e-waste recycling

8 Jul 2024

From left: Axel Lorenz, CEO of Process Automation at Siemens Digital Industries, Mariana Vaz Sigoli, Siemens Hydrogen Center of Competence, Jan Grimbrandt, CEO of Boson Energy and Liran Dor, CTO of Boson Energy

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Siemens and Boson Energy partner on waste-to-hydrogen tech

4 Jul 2024

Sustainable Heating unveils cutting-edge biomass steam plant at Aspen in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape

Food, Water & Energy Security

Sustainable Heating unveils cutting-edge biomass steam plant at Aspen in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape

Issued by Overall Events & Communication 3 Jul 2024

Source: Supplied. Phathutshedzo Ngwana, IT systems operator at Investec.

Finance

#YouthMonth: From Limpopo to Investec, Pathu Ngwana’s inspiring story of resilience and success

Katja Hamilton 24 Jun 2024

Sanedi project manager Ashanti Mbanga

Energy

#YouthMonth: Ashanti Mbanga is empowering SA for a sustainable energy future

Lindsey Schutters 21 Jun 2024

The high-tech solution is based on the RITM-200 reactor

Nuclear Power

Egypt will benefit from floating nuclear plant

11 Jun 2024

The future of Africa's automotive industry: Key insights and trends

Trends

The future of Africa's automotive industry: Key insights and trends

Issued by Dentsu 28 May 2024

Mohammed Sayed, Service Delivery Manager at DMP SA

ESG & Sustainability

Why your ESG strategy should include data governance

Mohammed Sayed 20 May 2024