South Africa’s silent water crisis deepens amid broken systems and public distrust

IN a nation where one in three water supply systems teeters on the brink of collapse, recycled wastewater is quietly making its way into South African taps. With only 23% of drinking water meeting chemical safety standards and nearly 90% of wastewater …

Progress, perils, and political tensions in South Africa’s energy sector

IN a pivotal meeting convened by the NCOP Agriculture, Land Reform, and Mineral Resources Committee, South Africa’s energy giants Eskom and Necsa faced intense questioning from legislators over their financial performance, operational challenges, and …

Sudan's war and the Africa we don't see

Last Tuesday, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy said: "Many have given up on Sudan, but that is wrong. It's morally wrong when we see so many civilians beheaded, infants as young as one subjected to sexual violence, more people facing famine …

South Africa’s fight against food waste gets a Refreshi start

In a country where millions of people go hungry while tonnes of food is wasted, an innovative new platform is offering a fresh solution. Refreshi, an app-based initiative founded by Jakob Holbak, is changing the way South Africans approach food waste and …

American pastor rescued from captors in South Africa

SAWEM to reshape South Africa’s electricity market

South Africa is set to undergo a significant transformation in its electricity market with the introduction of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM), which aims to establish a transparent, non-discriminatory, multi-market trading platform …

30% black ownership: Vodacom backs Starlink ban in South Africa

Vodacom has thrown its weight behind the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa’s (ICASA) decision to prevent Starlink from operating in the country. The telecom giant said it supports the enforcement of Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) laws, …

Transmission expansion delays strain South Africa’s power grid

South Africa is about two decades behind in implementing its transmission expansion plans, leaving its energy grid under mounting pressure, owing to ageing infrastructure, transmission constraints and a growing demand for stable power supply across key …

Overberg Wind Farm, South Africa

Name of the Project Overberg Wind Farm. Location Near Swellendam in the Western Cape, in South Africa. Project Owner/s African independent power producer Red Rocket Energy. Project Description The 380 MW wind farm will be developed and commissioned in …

JUWI solar projects, South Africa

Name of the Project JUWI solar projects. Location South Africa. Project Owner/s Global builder and operator of renewable-energy projects JUWI Renewable Energies. Project Description JUWI plans to start the construction of three major private solar PV …