South Africa will soon agree on a comprehensive, unified approach to turning around Eskom, according to the public enterprises minister.
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South Africa’s deepening energy crisis looks set to persist for at least two more years, with operational problems at Eskom showing no signs of abating.
The world’s richest countries are courting South Africa as a model of how to transition to a more climate-friendly future from a dependency on coal. It’s a pity about the politics, then.
If not addressed, these failings may leave South Africa exposed to even more serious crime and national security threats than it has faced already. By Jane Duncan.
Positive environmental news is rare. All the more reason to cheer an effort that might see wealthy nations help South Africa curb its coal addiction.
South Africa is forging ahead with plans for a new, 2.5GW nuclear power plant in a bid to boost energy security and wants to end the procurement process by 2024.
A global surge in initial public offerings, especially in the technology sector, has so far eluded sub-Saharan Africa.
President Cyril Ramaphosa stamped his authority over the government with last week’s cabinet revamp and sweeping changes to securities agencies, boosting his sway over economic policy.
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced 10 changes to his cabinet, including the appointment of close political ally Enoch Godongwana as his new finance minister.
There are widespread doubts that renewable energy projects can happen fast enough to replace coal. So a controversial fossil fuel remains part of the planned energy mix: natural gas.