Customer Services
Municipalities beware: The power of consent; the lynchpin of PoPIA?
The Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPIA) has left many South African municipalities uncertain about the boundaries of consent. Here's what they need to know.
Future Energy
Predictions 2021: Part one, ‘Hydrogen can unlock untapped renewables’
Hydrogen technology can unlock a large amount of untapped renewable energy in Africa, says Ifeoma Malo, CEO of Clean Tech Hub, in her predictions for 2021 and beyond.
Generation
Ed’s note: The new heyday for coal in the energy transition
Sometimes referred to as black gold, coal dominates power markets globally but can it survive an energy transition and disinvestment?
Renewable energy
Optimised energy management delivers efficiency at Fekola gold mine
Wärtsilä’s GEMS has been involved in the optimization of energy management to deliver sustainable at Fekola gold mine in Mali.
Asset Maintenance
Energy system planning must include research into health says EEG
COVID-19 is further highlighting the relationship between reliable, adequately functioning power systems and resilience, and is likely to reveal new issues to consider in future energy system planning, operation and maintenance in developing countries.
Business and markets
Ed’s note: Mark this year down in the history as the...
It’s been a long time in the making but what an incredibly positive way to usher in 2021, with Africa officially trading under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Generation
Molten salt reactors poised to boost the nuclear energy sector
Molten salt reactors could be a major contributor to the nuclear energy sector, according to Research Assistant Professor of Nuclear Engineering Ondrej Chvala.
Finance and Policy
Op-ed: Africa must align its recovery with sustainable finance
Five questions on addressing sustainable finance and development in Africa answered by Sunil Kaushal, CEO at Standard Chartered AME.
Energy Efficiency
Path to a net-zero carbon emission South Africa requires commitment
In order for South Africa to be close to net-zero emissions by 2028, business in general will be required to take full responsibility for their impact on the environment.
Business and markets
Op-ed: What will Joe Biden’s presidency mean for Africa?
Hopes are high that the tone between the US and Africa will improve under United States President-elect Joe Biden.
