Southern Africa
Conlog: Grand opening of high-tech facilities
The day has finally arrived as global leaders in metering solutions Conlog opens its first high-tech facility Dube TradePort in Durban, South Africa.
Southern Africa
If no one dies, the risk is acceptable
ESI Africa published a quick risk management poll on Twitter that addressed the catchphrase "if no one dies, the risk is acceptable". 71% disagreed.
Southern Africa
No to privatisation as Medupi Unit 2 attains commercial operation
At the official commercialisation of the fifth of six units at the Medupi coal-fired power plant, President Cyril Ramaphosa said Eskom would not be sold.
Southern Africa
Fortifying the municipal power utility business
As digitalisation and the 4IR is impacting the entire energy system the 2019 AMEU convention addressed building the municipal power utility of the future.
Southern Africa
Eskom waits for the nuclear regulator to approve waste storage casks
Eskom has revealed that “The Koeberg spent fuel pool storage capacity is currently over 90% full. [These] pools will reach [their] capacity by April 2020.”
Southern Africa
Local SA solar company gets nod from Cyril Ramaphosa
Lamo Solar, a young black-owned small solar energy company, is working towards making renewable energy accessible to all South Africans and into Africa.
Southern Africa
SA job market hinges on a consistent pipeline of RE projects
The South African RE job market will create opportunities in construction, manufacturing, transportation, warehousing, finance and professional services.
Southern Africa
Fear, resistance and skills shortages threaten 4IR progress in SA
The 4IR could create new jobs and businesses but seizing opportunities require new approaches to education and the workplace digital skills development.
Southern Africa
Op-Ed: Avoiding another energy disaster
Op-Ed: Two energy disasters menace SA, the functional troubles at Eskom and the possible large-scale adoption of solar and wind for grid electricity.
Southern Africa
Does the IRP 2019 or Eskom plan reduce SA power risks?
Do either the South African Integrated Resource Plan 2019 or the Eskom turnaround plan reduce the risk to the country’s power supply?
