The hidden cost of living crisis is no longer inflation - it is energy

Luna Nortje|Published

South Africa's cost-of-living crisis is evolving. As inflation takes a back seat, energy costs emerge as the primary financial pressure for households. How are families ...

Inclusive climate governance is non-negotiable for a transformative green economy

Blessing Manale|Published

Explore how innovative governance strategies can combat global climate change and foster an inclusive green economy, addressing the complexities of resource management ...

Are companies competing their way out of a climate crisis they cannot solve alone?

Prof Jako Volschenk|Published

Explore how co-opetition among businesses can tackle pressing environmental challenges like climate change and biodiversity loss, as exemplified by Unilever's innovative ...

Battery energy storage is key to powering a new chapter in South Africa’s manufacturing sector

Richard van Moltke|Published

Discover how South Africa's manufacturing sector is navigating soaring energy costs and fierce competition, while embracing the transformative potential of battery ...

Why using less electricity no longer guarantees lower power bills in South Africa

Ashley Lechman|Published

South Africans are paying more for electricity despite using less, as rising fixed charges and municipal tariffs create a new affordability crisis, according to ...

Let us honour our deal with people and planet

Blessing Manale|Published

Reflecting on over 50 years since World Environment Day, this article urges a renewed commitment to environmental sustainability and highlights the urgent need for ...

Let us give our climate change law a helping hand

Blessing Manale|Published

Explore the overlooked parliamentary sessions that shape South Africa's climate change policies and discover how we can ensure effective implementation of the Climate ...

Cape Town pioneers South Africa’s first pooled renewable electricity wheeling model

Ashley Lechman|Published

Etana Energy, Growthpoint Properties and the City of Cape Town have completed South Africa’s first pooled renewable electricity wheeling project across multiple ...

South Africa’s industrial sector still heavily reliant on coal despite decarbonisation push

Ashley Lechman|Published

hile businesses support decarbonisation, coal remains critical for many industrial operations due to cost, supply security and infrastructure limitations, according ...

Africa Energy Forum 2026 to spotlight industrial scale infrastructure and energy investment

Ashley Lechman|Published

Energy leaders, sovereign wealth funds and mining executives will gather at the Africa Energy Forum to discuss transmission, renewable energy and critical minerals ...

South African mines accelerate renewable energy adoption as carbon regulations tighten

Ashley Lechman|Published

South African mining companies are increasingly turning to privately contracted renewable energy as global carbon regulations and emissions disclosure requirements ...

African development must embrace its procedural justice and agency of communities

Her Majesty (HM) Queen Neo Mopeli|Published

On Africa Day, we reflect on the African Union's theme of ensuring sustainable water availability and sanitation systems, recognising these as vital for economic ...

Africa’s cement industry and the push for energy security

Krzysztof Lokaj|Published

As Africa's cement industry rapidly expands, the quest for reliable and affordable electricity becomes critical. How are producers navigating these energy challenges? ...

Why energy strategy is becoming a competitive advantage for African businesses

Garth Cloete|Published

Discover how African businesses are transforming energy from a mere utility into a strategic asset, navigating challenges like rising tariffs and grid instability ...

The urgent need for Just Adaptation

Brandon Abdinor|Published

As climate impacts intensify, the urgency for effective and equitable climate change adaptation measures grows. Discover how addressing these challenges can protect ...

Africa's renewable energy growth stifled by engineering skills crisis

Ashley Lechman|Published

As Africa stands on the brink of a renewable energy revolution, unresolved engineering challenges pose a significant threat to its growth ambitions. Without urgent ...

The energy transition is poised to be unjust, unless the media enters the fray

Nthabiseng Masinge|Published

Commemorating the Windhoek Declaration, we examine how journalism can champion a fair energy transition in the face of climate challenges.

Is there space for coal in our carbon strategies?

Manie de Waal|Published

Explore the complexities of South Africa's decarbonisation debate, where the necessity of coal clashes with ambitious carbon reduction goals. Discover how industries ...

Standard Bank homeowners save R890 million while cutting carbon emissions by 43 000 tonnes

Ashley Lechman|Published

Discover how South African homeowners are slashing energy costs while significantly reducing their carbon footprint with Standard Bank's groundbreaking LookSee platform. ...