Africa’s Solar Boom Gains Pace

 Africa’s solar imports surge highlights clear evidence of a renewable energy take-off across the continent. According…

Oil Survey Breaks Climate Law, Threatens Transition

Oil survey violates climate law, which is the warning from eco-justice organisations challenging South Africa’s offshore…

South African Court Rescinds TotalEnergies Oil Exploration Permit

A South African court has rescinded an environmental authorisation granted to TotalEnergies and its joint venture partner…

TotalEnergies Prepares Drilling Campaign Offshore South Africa

TotalEnergies is proposing to drill up to 7 exploration wells offshore South Africa in the Orange…

Electricity Minister Urges Eskom to Withdraw Trading Licence Lawsuit

 South Africa’s Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has called on Eskom to drop its…

South Africa Cracks Down on Major Polluters with Fines and Jail Sentences

South Africa will seek jail time, fines and higher taxes for breaches of proposed rules to…

South Africa Secures Over €950m to Drive Grid Expansion

South Africa will receive a €500 million ($583 million) loan from German development bank KfW to…

Scatec Wins R13bn Solar Bid in South Africa

Norway-based renewable energy group Scatec ASA has been awarded preferred bidder status for a R13 billion…

South Africa’s Eskom Targets 32GW of Renewables by 2040

South Africa’s state-owned power utility, Eskom, announced on Wednesday, July 16, that it plans to shift…

Nigeria Secures Economic Gains from BRICS Partnership

Nigeria will enjoy the full economic benefits of its BRICS partnership status despite not being a…