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EcoFlow Enhances DELTA and RIVER Series for Hassle-Free Home Backup
Say goodbye to the hassle of relocating your power stations during loadshedding. EcoFlow a global leading sustainable energy solutions company, is excited to introduce the enhancement that expands the abilities of its DELTA Series  and RIVER Series to power your home with…
Uhuru Consumer Electronics Set to Launch Revolutionary Satellite
Uhuru Consumer Electronics announces the launch of Uhuru-AzaniaSat, aiming to ensure broadband coverage across the entire African continent. This historic event is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2024. “Uhuru is dedicated to delivering Total Connectivity and Digital Solutions to…
Loadshedding in Retail: Alternative Energy a Poor Solution
South African retailers are being hit hard by load shedding. Costs have gone up and trading has come down. The Foschini Group (TFG), in a trading update in March, estimated that its retail turnover has decreased by about R1.5 billion…
The Metaverse: Africa’s Gateway to Inclusive Digital Economies
The metaverse, a captivating virtual world of shared digital spaces, offers an innovative platform for a thriving and inclusive digital economy. The concept is still in its early stages, but as governments and businesses across Africa explore the metaverse for…
What to Expect from the 15th BRICS Summit
After several months of planning and groundwork BRICS Summit is ready to be hosted from 22-24th August 2023 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. This year BRICS leaders representing emerging world economies – Brazil, India, China and South Africa…
3 Ways Power Grids Can Leverage Digitization to Overcome Growing Industry Challenges
Today the transmission and distribution sector is facing a myriad of challenges. Stricter environmental and safety regulations, pressure to shift to green energy sources, and a retiring workforce all present significant headwinds for power grid operators. Originally designed for a…
Unleashing Africa’s Potential: GABI Summit Set to Ignite Economic Growth for Africa
The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI), the leading platform for promoting investment opportunities and business growth across Africa and the world, will bring together Heads of State and Government, CEOs, UN leaders, investors and entrepreneurs. This year’s event Themed ‘Unstoppable…
Revolutionizing Energy and Empowering Communities in Kenya
GHash_Mining is taking a pioneering stride towards reshaping Kenya’s energy landscape by harnessing surplus capacity from mini-grid hydroelectric generators for Bitcoin mining. This groundbreaking approach not only slashes electricity costs for local communities but also establishes Kenya and the broader…
Overcoming the 5-Stages of Loadshedding Grief
Over the past 16 years, South Africa’s citizens have had to contend with a great deal of loss and uncertainty as a consequence of load shedding. We have all lost something. The biggest loss of all has been the confidence…
Vodacom & Johannesburg Roads Agency: Lights On During Loadshedding
Vodacom South Africa (VSA) has teamed up with the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) in a crucial partnership aimed at maintaining operational traffic signals during load shedding. This strategic collaboration, facilitated through a Service Level Agreement (SLA), focuses on utilizing electricity…
Nexus Circular’s CEO Jodie Morgan Receives ICIS Emerging Leader Award
ICIS is thrilled to announce Jodie Morgan, the CEO of Nexus Circular, as the recipient of the esteemed 2023 ICIS Emerging Leader Award. This prestigious award stands as a testament to a leader who has demonstrated exceptional prowess within their…
FNB Powers Up Sustainability: Solar Systems in 100 Branches
FNB is accelerating its commitment to environmental sustainability and operational resilience by installing solar power systems in 100 of its branches across the country. This initiative aims to improve uninterrupted access to services offered in its branches during times of…
Powering Resilience: Why The Cloud is a Good Load Shedding Solution
In 2022, South Africans experienced 205 days of load shedding, with a CSIR report stating that businesses and individuals had no electricity for 43% of the hours in the year. January 2023 saw predictions of the same amount of load…
Metrowatt Opens First Walk-in Solar Centre In Parkhurst
Solar power and alternative energy specialist Metrowatt is redefining the concept of customer service in the energy sector with the opening of its first walk-in Solar Centre in Parkhurst, Johannesburg. Reflecting Metrowatt’s commitment to resolving domestic energy challenges, the Solar…
Infra Impact Launches Mid-Market Infrastructure Fund 1
Infra Impact Investment Managers (“Infra Impact”), a South African private markets investment firm, is thrilled to announce the launch of the Infra Impact Mid-Market Infrastructure Fund 1 (“the Fund”). This milestone marks a significant moment for Infra Impact as the…
Kyocera’s Solution to Unlocking Business and Environmental Sustainability
Human Impact on Global Warming is evident in science and taking proactive steps to protect the environment has become extremely important. Yena Ngidi, Hardware Product Manager at Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa, emphasizes the urgency for companies to go green.…
