Pretoria energy transition

RES4Africa pilots its first regional Executive School in

Pretoria, 21st July 2025 – Today, RES4Africa Foundation kicked off the pilot edition of the Southern Africa Executive School, a regional adaptation of its flagship capacity-building

Ramaphosa Hosts Austrian President to Boost Trade and

President Cyril Ramaphosa is currently hosting Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, with a strong focus on strengthening diplomatic and economic

SA positions itself as a global hub for new energy vehicles.

The transition to battery electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids and hydrogen mobility is gathering momentum and the shift to green mobility and electrification in vehicle production is in line with

AfDB steps in with $474.6 million as South Africa pushes

The funding marks a significant boost for Pretoria''s broader infrastructure reform agenda, aimed at revitalizing public services, easing energy constraints, and laying the groundwork for long-term

Circular economy and energy transition: a review of South

The study offers perspectives and proposes strategic pathways to accelerate the integration of renewable energy technologies into the country''s current energy mix. The findings provide

Mining drives jobs but leaves gaps in rural

The report calls for mandatory community ownership in future renewable energy projects, arguing that mining regions should benefit from the green energy transition just as they have borne the burden of past extraction.

African countries with the most expensive privately owned

With the solar push, private developers have seized the moment to develop the continent''s most impressive solar. African nations like Morocco, South Africa, Egypt, and Algeria are turning to

Understanding the Energy Crisis: A Call to CA(SA) Students

This year I had the good fortune of attending the Youth Energy Summit (YES!) at the CTICC. Prior to my registration for the event, I was admittedly confused – I couldn''t help but wonder

Sustainable Energy Solutions: Balancing

This Special Topic explores the vital role of sustainable and renewable energy in the global transition toward environmentally friendly practices. As the demand for energy grows, so do the challenges of reducing

South Africa is rewiring its future through public-private

South Africa is unlocking energy transmission through public-private partnerships. With 14,500 km of new lines needed, the ITP model and Credit Guarantee Vehicle aim to attract private capital

Discovery Green and Southern Sun forge 10-year renewable energy

Discovery Green has secured a 10-year power purchase agreement with Southern Sun, enabling over 90% of the hospitality group''s energy needs across seven flagship sites to be met by

The Elites projects exemplifying the uptake of hydrogen in

Separately, hydrogen fuel cells have been deployed as emergency backup power systems for public hospitals in Pretoria and other parts of the Gauteng Province. This project, supported by

OP-ED | Child labour in transition minerals extraction: The

Without such proactive measures, the growing global demand for energy transition minerals risks perpetuating systemic rights violations at the point of extraction. Therefore, the duty to respect

Climate Commission rejects allegations of corruption in energy

The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) has poured cold water on a report by advocacy group Open Secrets, which accuses consultancy firms and their intertwined relationships with

Eskom Careers at Pretoria No Experience | Full-Time & Part

Eskom Careers in Pretoria, South Africa, offer diverse opportunities within one of Africa''s largest electricity utility companies, similar to its Johannesburg operations but localized to the Pretoria

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