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Energy

Municipalities in SA’s energy heartland, Mpumalanga, have financial problems implementing the energy transition
The Green Guardian
/ 14 September 2024

Municipalities in SA’s energy heartland, Mpumalanga, have financial problems implementing the energy transition

South Africa has received pledges of about $11.6 billion for its just energy transition. Oxpeckers Investigative Environmental Journalism asked the treasury how much will be given to Mpumalanga and what is being done about indebted municipalities to ensure they get the funds for the transition

By Thabo Molelekwa
‘Silent predators’ in the energy transition
The Green Guardian
/ 19 August 2024

‘Silent predators’ in the energy transition

Companies mining commodities needed for the global energy transition are accused of keeping affected communities in Madagascar in the dark about their plans

By Oscar Nkala
Clean energy minerals: Tanzania’s dark side to ‘a new dawn’
Africa
/ 16 July 2024

Clean energy minerals: Tanzania’s dark side to ‘a new dawn’

Tanzania is banking on its natural resources during the global transition to clean energy, but analysts warn there are dangers ahead

By Oscar Nkala
Eskom won’t ditch coal, delays decommissioning power stations
Business
/ 12 July 2024

Eskom won’t ditch coal, delays decommissioning power stations

Chief executive Dan Marokane says coal is important for the country to drive industrialisation

By Anathi Madubela
Green energy innovations are being developed in Namibia’s desert
The Green Guardian
/ 9 July 2024

Green energy innovations are being developed in Namibia’s desert

Green hydrogen features in projects aimed at producing carbon-free steel and ammonia fuel for shipping and rail transport

By John Grobler
The dark light: Zimbabwe’s energy nightmare
Opinion
/ 13 June 2024

The dark light: Zimbabwe’s energy nightmare

Power shortages across the country are fuelling deforestation through the illegal charcoal trade

By Nqobile Tshili, Yolanda Moyo & Nkosana Vuma
Mega plans for green hydrogen power in Mpumalanga
The Green Guardian
/ 10 June 2024

Mega plans for green hydrogen power in Mpumalanga

The province is the focus of ambitious plans for GH2 power development but civil society organisations fear it promises more than can be delivered

By Thabo Molelekwa
The perfect energy infrastructure storm
Partner Content
/ 31 May 2024

The perfect energy infrastructure storm

Failure to deliver infrastructure impacts on basic social needs

By Rebecca Haynes
Zimbabwe’s lithium liability
Article
/ 23 May 2024

Zimbabwe’s lithium liability

Zimbabwe is positioning itself as a global leader in mining and processing lithium, a critical energy transition mineral. But these ambitious plans come at a cost

By Tatenda Chitagu
South Africa will always feel fuel shocks
Business
/ 11 April 2024

South Africa will always feel fuel shocks

As motorists reel amid higher petrol prices, only two of the country’s oil refineries are operational

By Anathi Madubela
Some 32 000 people could die if SA doesn’t switch to greener power sooner
The Green Guardian
/ 20 March 2024

Some 32 000 people could die if SA doesn’t switch to greener power sooner

People who live close to coal-fired power plants continue to fall ill from breathing in dirty air

By Zano Kunene
Mantashe: I am a better proponent of renewable energy than those who came before me
The Green Guardian
/ 5 March 2024

Mantashe: I am a better proponent of renewable energy than those who came before me

Despite this, the mineral resources and energy minister said the environmental lobby’s opposition to oil and gas exploration jeopardised South Africa’s energy security

By Mandisa Nyathi
Political manifestos on energy solutions ‘underwhelming’
National
/ 29 February 2024

Political manifestos on energy solutions ‘underwhelming’

The energy crisis has worsened SA’s existing economic challenges, prompting ratings agencies, the IMF and SARB to flag load-shedding as a significant barrier to recovery

By Mandisa Nyathi
Mpumalanga gas project aims to bridge just energy transition gap
The Green Guardian
/ 23 February 2024

Mpumalanga gas project aims to bridge just energy transition gap

The development of the R155 million liquefied natural gas pilot is being promoted as a way to alleviate energy shortages while South Africa transitions to renewable energy

By Thabo Molelekwa
Europe records drop in fossil fuels. Africa should do so too
Opinion
/ 18 February 2024

Europe records drop in fossil fuels. Africa should do so too

The continent needs support in the form of training, technology and investment to make the transition

By Ozayr Patel
DA says it will speed up Eskom unbundling
Politics
/ 17 February 2024

DA says it will speed up Eskom unbundling

The party’s energy strategy is similar to that of the ANC-led government, which includes liberalising the country’s energy market

By Mandisa Nyathi
Tour of Komati power station reveals dilemmas
Opinion
/ 10 February 2024

Tour of Komati power station reveals dilemmas

Achieving a just transition needs years of planning – without it, people will suffer

By Ozayr Patel
Mantashe’s draft electricity plan finally approved by cabinet
The Green Guardian
/ 11 December 2023

Mantashe’s draft electricity plan finally approved by cabinet

The updated long-term blueprint for the country’s power infrastructure looks at supply-and-demand needs

By Mandisa Nyathi
Are municipalities good for just energy transition money?
The Green Guardian
/ 30 November 2023

Are municipalities good for just energy transition money?

Financing for the JET is increasing, but is being undermined by indebted municipalities in Mpumalanga that are not bankable

By Thabo Molelekwa
Africa’s better future
Editorial
/ 3 November 2023

Africa’s better future

The world is changing and alliances shifting which presents opportunities for the continent if the citizenry is engaged

By Editorial
Pledges roll in for SA energy transition
The Green Guardian
/ 24 September 2023

Pledges roll in for SA energy transition

South Africa expects more pledges as COP28 gathers steam, but how far have Western countries come in delivering on previous commitments they made?

By Thabo Molelekwa
Mantashe confirms fuel prices will increase sharply on Wednesday
National
/ 4 September 2023

Mantashe confirms fuel prices will increase sharply on Wednesday

The change brings the price of a litre of 95-grade unleaded petrol in South Africa’s inland areas to R24.54 a litre

By Mandisa Ndlovu
New gas find in Mpumalanga
The Green Guardian
/ 28 August 2023

New gas find in Mpumalanga

Gas has the potential to be a transition fuel as the country moves to cleaner energy sources, says the mineral resources and energy department

By Lesego Chepape
Will Karpowership get the nod – and do we want that?
Analysis
/ 17 August 2023

Will Karpowership get the nod – and do we want that?

The Turkish-based gas-to-power firm thinks it is ready to swoop in and save the day by quickly providing more energy to South Africa

By Ozayr Patel
Balancing ambition and implementation in SAs energy policy
Opinion
/ 17 August 2023

Balancing ambition and implementation in SAs energy policy

Policy has laid the groundwork but our future depends on practical challenges being overcome

By Vincent Obisie-Orlu
Petrol increases by 37 cents from Wednesday, diesel even higher
Business
/ 31 July 2023

Petrol increases by 37 cents from Wednesday, diesel even higher

The change brings the price of a litre of 95 unleaded petrol in South Africa’s inland areas to R22.83 per litre

By Anathi Madubela
Renewable energy training ramps up at Komati power station
The Green Guardian
/ 17 July 2023

Renewable energy training ramps up at Komati power station

An update on the training and community support programmes taking shape at Eskom’s pilot renewable energy plant

By Thabo Molelekwa and Oxpeckers
Zimbabwe and the Just Energy transition: An opportunity to expand rural electrification
Thought Leader
/ 5 July 2023

Zimbabwe and the Just Energy transition: An opportunity to expand rural electrification

Partnerships between the government and independent power producers can be a gamechanger in exploiting the country’s vast solar energy resources for the benefit of the already excluded rural constituency

By Sikhululekile Mashingaidze
SA’s coal lobby pushes back against green transition
The Green Guardian
/ 23 June 2023

SA’s coal lobby pushes back against green transition

Coal lobbying has long been an influential force in South Africa’s politics and economy

By Thabo Molelekwa and Oxpeckers
Communities vital to Mpumalanga’s energy transition — premier
The Green Guardian
/ 9 June 2023

Communities vital to Mpumalanga’s energy transition — premier

Mtsweni-Tsipane stresses the importance of getting communities’ buy-in and says that no one must be left behind

By Sheree Bega
Small reprieve for motorists with petrol and diesel price cut
Business
/ 5 June 2023

Small reprieve for motorists with petrol and diesel price cut

The change brings the price of a litre of 95 unleaded petrol in South Africa’s inland areas down to R22.63 per litre from Wednesday

By Anathi Madubela
Mantashe asked Ramaphosa not to give all his powers to electricity minister
National
/ 1 June 2023

Mantashe asked Ramaphosa not to give all his powers to electricity minister

The minister of mineral resources and energy, Gwede Mantashe, assured the mining community that he is still working towards reducing load-shedding

By Anathi Madubela
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