South Africa: unemployment hits 29%, 11-year high
Unemployment rate in South Africa has jumped to its highest since the global financial crisis more than a decade ago, data showed on Tuesday. The […]
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South Africa: Italy-based power generation company to build a 140 MW wind farm
In South Africa, Enel Green Power RSA, a subsidiary of an Italian power generation and distribution group, has announced the commencement of construction of a […]
South African companies eye investment in Angola’s oil sector
The South African Oil & Gas Alliance (SAOGA) is eyeing more investment in the Angola oil and gas sector to strengthen existing relations between the […]
South Africa: Carbon tax implementation expected this week
South Africa’s long-delayed carbon tax will be implemented on 1 June 2019. The bill has been enshrined in law, the treasury said on Sunday. The […]
South Africa’s ANC celebrates victory, vows to tackle ANC corruption
In South Africa, the ruling African National Congress (ANC) has won parliamentary elections with 57.5 percent of the vote and retained power in eight of […]
Green Energy: Nedbank issues renewable energy bond
Nedbank, a local private bank in South Africa, has issued green bonds to support the development of four green energy projects in the southern African […]
Pretoria, Juba ink 6-year oil production deal
South Sudan and South Africa have signed a six-year production-sharing agreement for an untapped exploration block in the war-torn East African nation. The agreement was […]
S.Africa Election: ANC vows to act on corruption, EFF eyes radical reforms
South Africa’s electoral campaign has reached its climax last weekend as millions of voters are gearing up for Wednesday’s vote. On Saturday the African National […]
BRICS to inject $2.3 billion into South Africa energy sector, others
The New Development Bank (NDB), the arm of the BRICS that provides financing to the poorest countries has signed agreements with Development Bank of Southern […]
South Africa: study shows decentralized renewable energy can improve the grid
A new study commissioned by the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) indicates there are huge opportunities for corporates and municipalities to go for affordable […]