In a pivotal moment for South Africa’s energy recovery, Eskom has brought Unit 4 of the Medupi Power Station back online eight months ahead of schedule restoring 800MW to the national grid. The unit’s return at precisely 20:29 on Sunday,…
South Africa has launched a powerful crackdown on the country’s illicit fuel trade, a criminal network costing the state an estimated R3.6 billion annually. In a sweeping four-month campaign, the South African Revenue Service (SARS), in partnership with SAPS through…
African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 is set to host Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who will address delegates at Africa’s premier energy event in Cape Town. His presence comes as Nigeria undergoes groundbreaking reforms in oil, gas, and energy, aiming…
Africa took a decisive leap toward energy sovereignty and industrial resurgence this week as South African President Cyril Ramaphosa urged African nations to seize green hydrogen as a transformative engine for sustainable development. Speaking at the inaugural Africa Green Hydrogen…
The Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris reaffirmed Africa’s commitment to pragmatism, partnership, and progress in shaping its energy future. With 600 million Africans lacking electricity and 900 million without clean cooking fuel, bold investments are the key to…
South Africa’s energy landscape is undergoing a seismic shift as the newly formed South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) officially opens its doors to investors. Announced by Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, at the launch event in…
Motorists across South Africa will welcome a significant drop in fuel prices starting Wednesday, 7 May 2025, as the Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, announced the latest adjustments. Petrol prices for both 93 and 95 grades (ULP…
Exxaro Resources and Eskom have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on strategic initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions and advancing South Africa’s commitment to a low-carbon economy. The agreement, which includes research efforts and investment in…
South African manufacturers are under growing pressure as the country’s ongoing energy crisis takes a heavy toll on industries. Insights from the recent Africa Energy Indaba highlight an urgent message: manufacturers can no longer afford to wait for policy certainty…
There is something to be happy about in a milestone of victory for South Africans because Eskom put the sixth unit of the Kusile Power Station on the country’s national grid on Sunday at 4:45 pm. The victory is taking…
