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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.
MoneywebA look at market movements with Sanlam Private Wealth, PSG’s asset growth, SA Auto Week outcomes, uncertainty over WEF leadership, SA’s energy resilience and the success story of Maduwa Paint World in our SMME segment.
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.
MoneywebDairy farmers squeezed as milk prices fall and costs soar. The R2bn plan to tackle child stunting. And Africa’s energy wake-up call – cutting dependence in a world of oil shocks.
BusinessTechMid-month data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) show that fuel price recoveries are still deep in the red for petrol and diesel, suggesting likely pain at the pumps next month.
BusinessTechEskom executives are meeting this week to discuss the future of South Africa's energy market, as significant reforms loom for the industry.
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.
MoneywebEnergy expert Tshepo Kgadima discusses Eskom’s 8.83% tariff increase, municipal debt and declining electricity demand following the utility’s appearance before parliament.
BizcommunityCraft Homes’ Riverstone Wetland Estate in Fourways has secured preliminary Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies (Edge) certification from the Green Building Council South Africa, placing it among a handful of South African residential developments to achieve the milestone.
BizcommunityIf you had told me 25 years ago that Playmakers would be where it is now, I wouldn’t have believed you. Our founding team was young and had no experience in the sponsorship industry. We had some great ideas but, more importantly, we had the energy and belief that we could disrupt the industry.
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.
News24 BusinessThe US president can still move energy markets with his words, but that power has weakened as geopolitical conflicts have grown more complex. Reuters columnist Ron Bousso says energy investors, traders and producers need trust in Washington’s willingness and ability to find a durable solution.
ITWebITWeb TV Biz speaks to Nola Richards, group executive head of ESG and sustainable business at Vodacom Group, about how energy efficiency, virtual wheeling and cross-sector partnerships are shaping a lower-carbon future for the continent’s ICT sector.
MyBroadbandEskom spent years encouraging households to use less electricity, but its new tariff structure could see some of its most energy-conscious customers paying more.
News24 BusinessVestas says increasing tariffs for renewable energy components will not foster local manufacturing without sufficient government-driven demand for wind energy projects.
MyBroadbandElectricity and energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said the municipality, which is home to the highest concentration of coal power stations in South Africa, was Eskom's largest debtor by the end of August 2026.
Farmer's WeeklyNew energy vehicle (NEV) sales have soared this year amid record fuel price hikes, and buyers are now spoilt for even more choice with the introduction of new Jaecoo J5 line-up, writes The Citizen’s Charl Bosch.
News24 BusinessUS president Donald Trump said Friday that he had secured Russia’s agreement for a major release of diesel, as he eased war sanctions on Moscow in a push to lower energy costs ahead of midterm elections.
BizcommunityThe new utility-scale solar park in the North West will supply cost-competitive, wheeling renewable electricity to South African businesses, strengthen energy security and support local economic development in the Maquassi Hills.
Farmer's WeeklySouth Africa’s wind-energy sector has entered a new phase, with private companies outpacing the state in driving investment in new projects, delegates heard at Windaba 2026 in Cape Town on 7 October.
BusinessTechEskom has launched a Request for Qualification process to build renewable energy projects totalling 6 GW.
TechCentralEskom wants to sell surplus power to bitcoin miners, but energy regulator Nersa’s paper leaves key questions open.
VentureburnAmprius Secures $75M for Domestic Battery Production Amprius Technologies has secured a grant of up to $75 million from the U.S. Department of War. The award supports domestic production of
The CitizenThe minister says several factors control electricity prices.
The CitizenThe worst of the recent oil price shock has likely passed, barring any further upsurge in global energy costs.
The CitizenAnalysts say improving operational performance extends the investment case beyond energy geopolitical premiums
The CitizenSays fuel levy revenue will inevitably reduce because of alternative energy vehicles and a hybrid funding model will lessen the burden on the fiscus.
The CitizenMinister says current gap in the global energy market is South Africa's chance to go back to the drawing board.
The CitizenRising fuel costs could affect everything - freight prices, docking fees, tourism, food, transport and factories, the energy regulator says.
The CitizenBut it is 'very unlikely that the global environment would trigger the onset of a rate hiking cycle'.