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Zero Carbon Charge, AIDC-EC launch off-grid EV charger programme in the Eastern Cape
Zero Carbon Charge, AIDC-EC launch off-grid EV charger programme in the Eastern Cape
Updated 1 hour 44 minutes ago By: Irma Venter

Zero Carbon Charge (Charge), in partnership with the Automotive Industry Development Centre Eastern Cape (AIDC-EC), and together with the Eastern Cape provincial government, has broken ground on what it describes as an off-grid, ultra-fast, green... 


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$21bn increase in off-grid solar investment needed to facilitate universal energy access
Updated 31 minutes ago By: Darren Parker

A $21-billion increase over current investment levels is required to realise the off-grid potential of solar power to contribute to universal energy access, according to the latest ‘Off-Grid Solar... 


Tracker launches AI-powered OKgo to boost local supply chain visibility, optimisation
7th October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Vehicle tracking and telemetry company Tracker, in partnership with US-based AI-powered supply chain visibility and intelligence provider Roambee, has launched the OKgo solution to provide... 


Township Retail Investment Summit 2024 held to highlight township retail potential
7th October 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The Township Retail Investment Summit (TRIS) 2024 event, held at Alex Mall, in Gauteng, highlighted the rising importance of township retail as a key driver for the country’s economic future.... 


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Ramokgopa convinced ‘sweet spot’ will be found to unlock Independent Power Transmission projects
7th October 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has expressed confidence that government and the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) are close to finding the “sweet spot”... 


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Contract route saves gold project R300m, local tech takes tanks out of critical path
7th October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The contract route chosen to recover gold from the mine dumps of the West Rand’s Mogale City reduced the project cost by R300-million. In addition, the technical prowess of a Krugersdorp... 


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South Africa’s emissions to peak in 2024, reach decade low in 2030 – report
7th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

South Africa’s overall emissions will reach their peak this year and will be followed by a downward trend that will culminate in the lowest emissions this decade in 2030, the draft first 'Biennial... 


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CGA says there is no ‘greening’ disease threat for South African citrus
7th October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has dispelled media reports claiming the citrus industry and European trade are being threatened by a new greening disease. The disease... 


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Yellow Door Energy inaugurates large solar microgrid at farm in Limpopo
7th October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Independent power producer (IPP) Yellow Door Energy (YDE) has inaugurated a large solar PV and battery energy storage microgrid system at a commercial farm of Waterberg Boerdery, in Limpopo.... 


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BMW Group South Africa starts production of the new plug-in X3
7th October 2024 By: Irma Venter

BMW Group South Africa’s (BMW SA’s) Rosslyn plant, in Tshwane, has started production of the fourth-generation BMW X3, following a R4.2-billion investment. It is the only facility in the BMW global... 


SA to host third round of World Rally-Raid Championship
7th October 2024 By: Irma Venter

South Africa has been selected to host the third round of the World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC). The South African Safari Rally will take place from May 18 to 24 next year. 


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AI embraced, but need to get basic rights, says Malatsi
7th October 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

To truly leverage “every power” that lies within AI technologies in South Africa, there is a need to get the basics right. This included removing the barriers of entry for the most marginalised... 


Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Zuko Godlimpi and Botswana Trade and Industry Minister Mmusi Kgafela
South African, Botswana Ministers vow to simplify trade
7th October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The governments of South Africa and Botswana have committed to strengthening economic ties between the two countries and reducing barriers that impede the free flow of goods. During a meeting... 


TotalEnergies Angola highlights new projects, sustainability initiatives
7th October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

TotalEnergies Angola MD Martin Deffontaines has reported that the company is driving new upstream programmes in the country, ranging from offshore exploration, to infill drilling, and greenfield... 


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Skukuza Airport terminal damaged by fire but scheduled flights continuing
7th October 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African regional and domestic airline Airlink on Monday confirmed that part of the terminal roof at Skukuza Airport had been damaged in a bush fire on Sunday. Skukuza Airport is at the... 


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Mavuso lauds Operation Vulindlela progress with Transnet
7th October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As government continues to drive structural reforms through Operation Vulindlela, Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busi Mavuso says in her latest newsletter that private sector participation... 


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Magazine round up | 04 October 2024
Magazine round up | 04 October 2024

A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. 

GREENER CEMENT: Two of the world’s biggest cement producers, Holcim and CRH, have announced a $75-million investment into Sublime Systems, of the US, which has developed an electrochemical method of cement production that avoids the process of heating up limestone with kilns powered by fossil fuels. In tests at its 250-ton-per-year pilot plant, Sublime has been able to demonstrate a 90% reduction in carbon emissions when compared with the traditional process. Photograph: Bloomberg
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Two of the world’s biggest cement producers, Holcim and CRH, have announced a $75-million investment into Sublime Systems, of the US, which has developed an electrochemical method of cement... 

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Wealth creation must be encouraged, wealth consumption kept in check

Mining, agriculture, manufacturing and everything that uplifts local business must be encouraged by government and wealth consumption kept in proper check. The long wait for exploration and mining... 

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Mix(ed) messages

It’s time for South Africa to interrogate its policy of pursuing a so-called ‘energy mix’, which may sound reasonable, but which has become little more than a convenient fig leaf for policy... 

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This week we profile Raisibe Morathi, CFO and executive director of telecoms and fintech group Vodacom  

TARIFF TUG OF WAR: With the official release of Eskom’s allowable revenue application, which confirms that it is indeed seeking a hefty 36% hike next year, all eyes will now turn to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa. The upcoming public hearings in November and December are likely to be robust and hostile, particularly for Eskom, which won’t receive much support, if any, even from government.
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With the official release of Eskom’s allowable revenue application, which confirms that it is indeed seeking a hefty 36% hike next year, all eyes will now turn to the National Energy Regulator of... 

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