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- A Reliable Electricity Supply – Six Months and Half a Dozen Years Fri, 10 Feb 23, 9:00amDr Kelvin KemmChairman: Stratek Global Electricity is the lifeblood of the country. If it stops flowing, the economy immediately starts to decay. The average citizen notices it immediately when the…
- The world in 2023: what our writers say you should watch out for Sat, 31 Dec 22, 9:00pmFrom Ukraine developments and China’s Covid surge to renewable energy and hope for the Amazon
- ‘Reckless’ coal firms plan climate-busting expansion, study finds Thu, 6 Oct 22, 3:00pmCoal is the most polluting of all fossil fuels and investors must stop funding it, say campaigners
- South African court bans offshore oil and gas exploration by Shell Fri, 2 Sep 22, 12:15amJudgment is huge victory for campaigners concerned about effect of seismic waves on marine life
- Foundation relocates rhinos to Zinave National Park in Mozambique Sat, 9 Jul 22, 6:00amPeace Parks Foundation recently announced the birth of the first female white rhino at the Zinave National Park in Mozambique. The announcement comes after many years of effort between the foundation and the Mozambique and...
- South Africa: Warmism Creates Blackouts Tue, 7 Jun 22, 7:00amEskom’s promise to reduce coal-fired generation over the next 30 years threatens to drive South Africa’s 62 million people further into an abyss of rolling blackouts and attendant economic damage.
- Campaigners in South Africa halt Shell's oil exploration Thu, 30 Dec 21, 5:30amLocal campaigners have blocked Shell from exploring oil on South Africa’s eastern coastline. In a battle pitting the oil company against the community, the court ruled that Shell halt its seismic tests. Activists and locals...
- Campaigners force Shell to halt oil exploration on South African coast Wed, 29 Dec 21, 12:20amCourt instructs company to stop tests along Wild Coast after concerns raised about wildlife and lack of consultation
- Climate campaigners take South Africa to court over coal policy Sat, 20 Nov 21, 12:26amCivil society organisations’ lawsuit argues the country’s energy policy is incompatible with the constitution
- Honeybee swarm kills 63 African penguins Sat, 25 Sep 21, 1:30amSixty-three endangered African penguins were the victims of a tragic attack last week. The culprits: a swarm of Cape honeybees.[...]
- Cottage Rock tiny home nurtures healthy living and nature Sat, 28 Aug 21, 5:30amThe project began with a client brief by rock-climber enthusiasts who wanted to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life in favor of a simple, off-grid tiny home where they could focus on the health of themselves...
- Why South Africa’s electricity blackouts are set to continue for the next five years Mon, 5 Apr 21, 11:00pmIn his 2021 State of the Nation Address President Cyril Ramaphosa offered an action plan to develop additional power generation capacity in the short to medium term...
- Sensible, sustainable nuclear power for Africa Wed, 20 Jan 21, 9:00amNuclear is most certainly a source of sustainable clean energy. At least seven African countries have signed agreements with Russian nuclear company Rosatom to develop nuclear capabilities. Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)...
- Off-grid home threads through a South African riverine forest Fri, 24 Jul 20, 4:30amWhen a nature-loving elderly couple tapped South African architecture firm Frankie Pappas to design their new home, they requested a residence with minimal site impact...
- Rebuilding the energy base for real economic growth in South Africa Sun, 5 Jul 20, 7:00pmRob Jeffrey The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy in South Africa (DMRE) has published the Request for Information (RFI) in respect of the commencement of preparations for a nuclear build programme to the extent...