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MoneywebLebo Buthelezi, vice-president of energy and strategy enablement at Standard Bank, reflects on key themes from Africa Energy Week and efforts to strengthen Africa’s energy security.
News24 BusinessEight months into the war, the buffers that helped absorb the initial energy shock – most notably onshore crude oil stockpiles – are wearing dangerously thin, says Ron Busso.
MyBroadbandResidents of several suburbs in the City of Tshwane were left without electricity for two weeks and complained they were being kept in the dark regarding progress in restoring the essential service.
The CitizenThe country has finally offered cheaper electricity to its smelters, but is this enough to win back the business?
ITWebTwo traders can follow the same gold price and experience different returns because their positions and arrangements differ.
BusinessTechEskom executives are meeting this week to discuss the future of South Africa's energy market, as significant reforms loom for the industry.
BusinessTechValterra Platinum is close to a decision on changes to its operations at the world's largest platinum mine.
News24 BusinessSouth Africa’s state power utility is looking to develop new revenue streams as it prepares to unbundle and relinquish its dominance in electricity generation and transmission.
BizcommunityAt the 2026 African Energy Awards in Cape Town, the African Energy Chamber recognised key players powering Africa, including Eni’s discoveries in Angola and the Ivory Coast, the Dangote Refinery’s production ramp-up, and TotalEnergies’ Hydra hybrid project in South Africa.
TechCentralPrivate wheeling projects have no regulated compensation if the grid operator curtails them because of oversupply.
Moneyweb'We have really abandoned the notion of owning everything or doing everything by ourselves,' Chief Executive Officer Dan Marokane said.
MoneywebBrent for December declined 1.8% to $104.15 a barrel at 12:38 p.m. in Singapore.
MoneywebThat underground project, known as Sandsloot, has been under evaluation for years but finally appears on the cusp of becoming a reality.
News24 BusinessSouth Africa’s state power utility is looking to develop new revenue streams as it prepares to unbundle and relinquish its dominance in electricity generation and transmission.
MoneywebThe country has finally offered cheaper electricity to its smelters, but is this enough to win back the business?
MoneywebEnergy expert Tshepo Kgadima discusses Eskom’s 8.83% tariff increase, municipal debt and declining electricity demand following the utility’s appearance before parliament.
MoneywebMarket movements with Otto1890, iOCO’s acquisition-led growth, Denel’s R30bn pipeline, Eskom in parliament, Stellenbosch University on food security, and CVH Spirits’ Ronan O’Rahilly in the Executive Lounge.
News24 BusinessA legal dispute over the running of Assmang pits two of South Africa’s wealthiest mining tycoons against each other.
MyBroadbandFormer Eskom transmission head and gas-to-power veteran Andy Calitz believes South Africa will need 10 times more engineers and technical specialists to fix its grid for good.
News24 BusinessUS President Donald Trump says “massive oil, gas and mineral exploration” is set to begin in Greenland, even though the territory has banned new drilling since 2021.
MoneywebTrump also said Taiwan would invest an additional $4.4bn to see the project completed.
MoneywebThe introduction of CDIs, which didn’t involve selling new shares or raising funds, will give the mining and trading giant exposure to Australia’s vast pension industry.
MoneywebAfter tapping reserves to cushion the impact of elevated prices stemming from the US-Iran war.
BusinessTechA group named Concerned Citizens of South Africa has called for a national shutdown on 19 October 2026.
MoneywebSpot gold rose 0.1% to $4 163.82 an ounce as of 11:35 a.m. Singapore time, while silver was 0.1% higher at $59.20.
MoneywebBrent for December settlement advanced 0.8% to $106.54 a barrel at 10:29 a.m. in Singapore.
MoneywebPumped storage scheme and renewable projects up for grabs.
News24 BusinessEskom has proposed an 8.83% average power price hike, but certain consumers could pay more under a new tariff structure.
MoneywebGeneral Sir Nick Carter discusses shifting global power, US-China relations, the economic risks of conflict and the opportunities for SA.
MyBroadbandAIKO remains focused on developing products that match what installers, businesses, and homeowners actually need: more power from every module, and more energy from every system.