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South Africa Advances Just Energy Transition Despite U.S. Withdrawal
15 Jan 2026 11:54 GMT
… — and South Africa’s just energy transition project … launch of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market … “The National Transmission Company South Africa is delivering the over … coal plants.”
Transmission remains a critical bottleneck. South Africa …
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What coal-reliant South Africa and India can learn from each other on adopting green energy
14 Jan 2026 17:43 GMT
… supply less than 10% of South Africa’s power … near coal mines and coal-fired power stations. … India’s Production-Linked Incentives … South Africa
South Africa offers India valuable insights as well:
1.) South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer …
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US places 25% tariffs on Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya and 2 others doing business with Iran
14 Jan 2026 10:59 GMT
… medical instruments, and coal, while imports consist mainly … , alongside Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, Nigeria, and Somalia.
Nigeria …
Potential Impact on South Africa
Despite South Africa’s limited trade … . particularly automotive and mining. and reduce the …
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The importance of relevant post-school training for South Africa's just transition
14 Jan 2026 07:15 GMT
… and higher demand than supply for thousands who made … of industry. Furthermore, South Africa has no shortage of … coal belt, workers and communities need site-based reskilling linked to energy … truth is this: South Africa’s energy transition will succeed or …
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Transnet in the dock as 2013 ship disaster returns to South African courts
13 Jan 2026 13:03 GMT
… rough seas, saying the coal carrier was too heavily … set to be heard in South Africa, with the owners claiming … , this does not override South African courts’ obligations to ensure … ruling, the court demanded the production of pleadings, witness statements, …
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Green energy boost
14 Jan 2026 16:08 GMT
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According to the International Energy Agency, coal accounted for 99% of Botswana … diversify the power mix and support a more reliable electricity supply.
The … Africa, where several countries, including South Africa and Zambia, having recently developed …
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South Africa leads Africa’s renewable-energy transition, report shows
12 Jan 2026 15:12 GMT
… notes that South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement … supply through renewable energy, with progressive regulations allowing independent private producers … production. While this Bill is not yet in force, it reflects South Africa …
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High cholesterol and insulin resistance are rising among young South Africans – what that means for public health
12 Jan 2026 14:35 GMT
In a small mining town in South Africa’s Limpopo province, … expansion of coal mining operations and the development of power stations.
… sedentary work and eating energy-dense diets, including fast … more:
Over 12% of South African adults have diabetes - …
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241 days without blackouts – is this the end of loadshedding in South Africa?
12 Jan 2026 09:40 GMT
Power utility Eskom says South Africa has entered 2026 with its … the utility, key improvements include:
Energy Availability Factor (EAF): Rose from … to more reliable coal generation.
Investor confidence: Contributed to South Africa’s first …
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Why expanding domestic power can stabilise electricity tariffs, strengthen energy security
13 Jan 2026 09:53 GMT
… domestic power generation can stabilise prices, strengthen energy … South Africa had abundant surplus generation. Eskom supplied … Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP), alongside coal, … role as a company and the …