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New Loadshedding Schedule Widget
Loadshedding is becoming more and more frequent. Enduring long South African winter months with hours of no power is a real challenge for many. Although there are several areas that have not been affected by loadshedding, many areas have endured…
Safeguarding South Africa’s Mining and Construction Industries from Fraud
South Africa’s economy stands on the pillars of industries like mining and construction, crucial contributors to its prosperity. However, their significance also makes them appealing targets for cybercriminals. Fraud and corruption are ever-looming threats that demand immediate attention, and companies…
Sun Exchange Solar Project to Propagate Sustainable Energy Education in SA
Sun Exchange, the global solar leasing platform, and independent power producer, CVE South Africa today announced that the French renewable energy leader has funded a large solar-plus-battery project that will provide clean power and load shedding relief to one of…
How Upcycling Old Tech Can Help Mines Thrive in a Connected World
Working underground in mines remains one of the riskiest and most dangerous jobs globally. Deploying reliable and safe network systems becomes increasingly difficult as mines go deeper into the earth’s surface, and there is a heightened demand for connectivity and…
Davra and IoTDC Transform Mining Safety Monitoring in South Africa
Davra, a recognised leader in industrial IoT software, and IoTDC, a prominent IoT solutions provider have forged an innovative alliance. The collaboration aims to launch a cutting-edge suite of software applications for comprehensive safety monitoring of mining operations. This landmark…
NEC XON Systems Ensures Water Supply Stability in Collaboration with LWUA
NEC XON Systems, a provider of innovative energy solutions, has partnered with the Lebalelo Water User Association (LWUA) to introduce an emergency Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the Clapham pump station in Limpopo. Ensuring Consistent Water Supply This collaboration…
Africa Climate Summit 2023 Drives Green Growth and Climate Finance Solutions
The Africa Climate Summit (ACS) and the Annual Africa Climate Week 2023, landmark events co-hosted by the Republic of Kenya are scheduled to take place from 4 to 6 September in Kenya, Nairobi. The ACS will convene Heads of State…
Wits Innovation Bridge Inspires Hope for a Better Future
A bridge to represent a concept of the ‘inner spine’ linking the Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform (WADDP), multiple Wits Engineering schools, and the revamped Geosciences building was unveiled on 12 July 2023. The bridge links Wits’ East and West…
Top 5 Innovative Renewable Energy Projects in West Africa
A pipeline of innovative renewable energy projects in development is driving sustainable solutions in West Africa. The upcoming MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power conference, organized by Energy Capital & Power in Mauritania, will highlight the top 5 of the region’s…
Life Beyond Loadshedding – What is Next for South Africa?
The escalating loadshedding issue has shaken our nation for months. With a rising decline of energy, South Africans have learnt not to depend on electricity as their go – to energy resource. This ongoing problem that has become tiresome has…
Solarise Africa Pleads To Avoid Corruption
South Africa is experiencing a surge of solar power installations. This all, to combat load shedding and prepare for an energy insecure future. According to Solarise Africa, the rate of solar installations can be likened to a gold rush and…
Reliable Solution to South Africa’s Load-Shedding Crisis
The latest Power Availability Statistics, compiled by independent energy analyst Pieter Jordaan, shows that the country’s PAR-364 – the measure of available power over the 12-month period – has changed from a declining trend to a more positive direction. However,…
5 Ways to Prepare for Potential Rising Electricity Tariffs in Nigeria
Panic buying seems to be the go-to when citizens are faced with economic hardship. A recent report shows Nigerians panic buying electricity to beat the impending tariff hike on electricity that is potentially set to rise in July. According to…
Massive Renewable Energy Rollout to Boot Loadshedding
The use of renewable energy is critical in the way forward for South Africa’s dire power situation. Mining consumes about 30% of all Eskom-generated electricity, which means that a transition towards renewable energy is crucial for the mining sector and…
Kenyan Airways Leads Race To Net-Zero
The aviation industry plays a significant role in global carbon emissions, contributing to climate change. A breakthrough in aviation fuel technology is set to revolutionize the industry and significantly reduce carbon emissions. This new fuel technology – SAF (Sustainable Aviation…
Ethiopian Building Tech Startup Raises $3.34M
Circular economy and climate tech startup Kubik has successfully completed its initial milestone in the seed investment round, raising an oversubscribed $3.34M. The Ethiopian-based startup specializes in transforming hard-to-recycle plastic waste into affordable, low-carbon building materials. The funding round attracted…
