Sasol willing to consider using ‘green hydrogen’ to produce lower-carbon fuels . South African energy and chemicals group Sasol, which is under increasing pressure to lower its carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, has indicated a willingness to participate in demonstration projects aime...

Large power users say options to alleviate pressures need to be urgently unlocked . The Energy Intensive Users Group of Southern Africa (EIUG) reiterated on Thursday that its members had several options available to alleviate South Africa’s electricity supply constraints, while warnin...

MTN argues Commission's data recommendations not based on bigger view . Telecommunications giant MTN on Thursday argued that the Competition Commission has localised their recommendations to an area that accounts for only a third of the operator's current data revenue, wit...

Eskom wants emission exemptions . Eskom Holdings, South Africa’s biggest polluter, has asked for additional emission exemptions at two of its biggest plants, a request that will increase environmental protests against the State-owned u...

Icasa to review end-user charter’s impact . The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) plans to investigate whether the amended End-user and Subscriber Service Charter Regulations are being adhered to.

The authority is ca...

Salvokop mixed-use development example of new, integrated urban development, says De Lille . The establishment of Salvokop, in Tshwane, as a mixed-use development by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) would drive integration and act as a catalyst for private sector invest...

Manufacturing declines at slower pace in October . Manufacturing output continued to decrease in October, albeit at a slower pace of 0.8% year-on-year, following a 2.4% year-on-year dip in September.

The sector recorded growth of 2.7% on a seasonally...

Industry bodies call for increased renewables to help bridge power supply constraints . The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) has called for the immediate release of available wind power into the national grid, as the country continues to face daily load-shedding.

After days...

Minister calls for tangible suggestions from construction stakeholders . Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia de Lille on Monday requested that the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) resubmit a report containing industry views on issues faced by the...

Association calls for more small-scale embedded generation as load-shedding persists . The most recent bout of load-shedding in the country has provided further evidence of embattled power utility Eskom’s “increasing inability to supply the level of electricity required” by South Africa’...