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      25 February 2026
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      South Africa puts data centres on par with energy, ports in big policy shift

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      18 February 2026
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      The author, Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busi Mavuso

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      9 February 2026
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      29 January 2026
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    How heat pumps could solve South Africa's 'load reduction' problem

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    Heat pumps are significantly more efficient than geysers, but their upfront cost is higher.

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    Ticketmaster acquires South Africa's Quicket

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    By Staff Reporter25 July 2024

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    South Africa to get its first fleet of electric buses

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