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SOUTH AFRICA RACES AGAINST “GAS CLIFF” as Energy Infrastructure Investments Intensify

esgfrontiersMay 13, 202505 mins

South Africa is intensifying its efforts to overhaul its energy infrastructure amidst growing concerns over an impending “gas cliff” that threatens significant economic disruption and job losses. Recent government announcements highlight a two-pronged strategy focusing on boosting gas-to-power (GtP) capacity and expanding liquid fuel import and storage facilities. However, these initiatives are unfolding against the…

Global Ni downturn felt in SA

esgfrontiersAugust 9, 2024August 9, 202406 mins

While South Africa’s renewable energy sector has been gaining momentum in recent years, driven by the country’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions and diversifying its energy mix, the local market’s growth is closely tied to global trends, particularly in the electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage systems (ESS) industries, as well as the global push…

Fitch downgrade on Dangote: Alarm bells for Africa’s Industrial Quests

esgfrontiersAugust 7, 2024August 9, 202409 mins

There is no question that the establishment of the Dangote Refinery, a $19 billion project, represents a significant stride towards Africa’s self-sufficiency in refined petroleum products and its ability to export to other African nations. This transformative initiative has the potential to reduce the continent’s reliance on imports, create jobs, and drive industrialization, ultimately contributing…

Mandatory local empowerment and sustainability

China talks tough on mandatory ESG reporting.

esgfrontiersFebruary 19, 2024February 19, 202405 mins

China’s three major stock exchanges in Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Beijing made a united effort by unveiling preliminary guidelines for listed companies to disclose their sustainability practices.

Rio Tinto enters African Lithium Race

esgfrontiersJanuary 31, 202402 mins

Rio Tinto enters African Lithium Race

Improved Solar Trade Tariffs with China Fuel Solar Boom

esgfrontiersJanuary 31, 2024January 31, 202407 mins

Improved Solar Trade Tariffs with China Fuel Solar Boom

African countries collaborate in ground-breaking BESS consortium.

esgfrontiersJanuary 23, 202403 mins

Several African nations have officially indicated their interest in participating in the innovative Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Consortium, which was launched during COP28. This collaboration has the potential to revolutionize the energy landscape in Africa by fostering advanced energy storage solutions through cooperation and ingenuity. By becoming part of the BESS Consortium, which is…

Sasol to announce green hydrogen deals with local miners soon – Reuters

esgfrontiersSeptember 29, 202203 mins

South African petrochemical major Sasol SOLJ.J will announce partnerships over the next few weeks with local mining companies to supply green hydrogen for their mining operations, a senior company executive said on Wednesday. A major part of the South African government’s aim to cut climate-warming gas emissions is tied to the private sector’s use of green hydrogen…

South Africa’s Formula 1 ESG Challenge

esgfrontiersSeptember 12, 2022September 12, 202214 mins

F1 lovers in South Africa are in a frenzy of excitement after news reports cited a visit by F1 Chiefs toSouth Africa as valid confirmation that the Kyalami Circuit will be revived with a major on thecalendar.A few weeks ago Sky News reported that Formula 1 were working towards a deal for South Africa tore-join…

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SOUTH AFRICA RACES AGAINST “GAS CLIFF” as Energy Infrastructure Investments Intensify

LOST IN FRAGMENTATION: SOUTH AFRICA’S ICT SECTOR NEEDS A NEW PATH

BLACKROCK’S U-TURN ON CLIMATE: A Lifeline for South Africa’s Coal Sector?

MINING AND TECH TAKE CENTER STAGE: US-Saudi Arabia $600 Billion Deal

MACOZOMA: Exxaro -Ntsimbi Deal returns Jupiter shares to local ownership

EXECUTIVE SHUFFLE: Daley Joins South32 as CEO

SOUTH AFRICA RACES AGAINST “GAS CLIFF” as Energy Infrastructure Investments Intensify

LOST IN FRAGMENTATION: SOUTH AFRICA’S ICT SECTOR NEEDS A NEW PATH

BLACKROCK’S U-TURN ON CLIMATE: A Lifeline for South Africa’s Coal Sector?

SOUTH AFRICA RACES AGAINST “GAS CLIFF” as Energy Infrastructure Investments Intensify

Global Ni downturn felt in SA

Fitch downgrade on Dangote: Alarm bells for Africa’s Industrial Quests

China talks tough on mandatory ESG reporting.

Rio Tinto enters African Lithium Race

Improved Solar Trade Tariffs with China Fuel Solar Boom

African countries collaborate in ground-breaking BESS consortium.

Sasol to announce green hydrogen deals with local miners soon – Reuters

South Africa’s Formula 1 ESG Challenge