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Pele’s governance test: Why a private boardroom matters to South Africa’s energy transition

Pele’s governance test: Why a private boardroom matters to South Africa’s energy transition

A governance crisis at Pele Energy Group has brought an important question into focus: how should a rapidly growing, founder-led South African renewable energy…

Pele Energy governance inquiry: Chris Yelland's analysis

10 Nov 2026 · Chris Yelland
Africa's nuclear ambitions face the test of practical implementation

Africa's nuclear ambitions face the test of practical implementation

As African countries assess nuclear power's role in their energy systems, reactor selection, financing, regulation and institutional capacity are emerging as c…

Staff reporterYesterday
SANPC CEO Godfrey Moagi to discuss Block B2 exploration at South Sudan Oil & Power 2026

SANPC CEO Godfrey Moagi to discuss Block B2 exploration at South Sudan Oil & Power 2026

South African National Petroleum Company CEO Godfrey Moagi will join regional energy leaders in Juba on 24–25 November as exploration preparations advance at S…

Staff reporterYesterday
A continental eMobility framework points the way as COP31 turns to energy and transport

A continental eMobility framework points the way as COP31 turns to energy and transport

As COP31 focuses on energy and transport, Africa's new continental electric mobility framework sets out priorities for charging infrastructure, regional manufa…

Staff reporterYesterday
BMG introduces Synergy Ex flameproof motor range for surface and underground environments

BMG introduces Synergy Ex flameproof motor range for surface and underground environments

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BMG’s new Synergy Ex IE3 flameproof motors are designed for hazardous mining and industrial environments, with application-specific selection and technical sup…

Staff reporterYesterday
IITPSA names ICT leading lights in 2026

IITPSA names ICT leading lights in 2026

The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) has named a cohort of leading ICT decision-makers.

Staff reporter5 Nov 2026
Renewable refinery capacity to triple by 2030 as alternative fuels demand grows

Renewable refinery capacity to triple by 2030 as alternative fuels demand grows

Global renewable refinery production capacity is forecast to increase from 11.7 billion gallons per year in 2025 to 35.4 billion gallons per year by 2030, driv…

Staff reporter3 Nov 2026
AFC and Green Climate Fund launch US$690 million Africa Sovereign Climate Facility

AFC and Green Climate Fund launch US$690 million Africa Sovereign Climate Facility

Africa Finance Corporation and the Green Climate Fund have launched a US$690 million blended-finance facility to support climate-resilient development in four…

Staff reporter3 Nov 2026
Funding solar starts earlier than the loan

Funding solar starts earlier than the loan

Solar projects are often designed before financing is considered, potentially limiting the options available to businesses. At Solar & Storage Live Cape Town,…

Staff reporter3 Nov 2026
The fragile assumptions behind South Africa’s optimistic electricity outlook

The fragile assumptions behind South Africa’s optimistic electricity outlook

South Africa’s latest electricity adequacy outlook suggests the country could avoid major supply shortfalls over the next decade. However, failed gas procureme…

Chris Yelland3 Nov 2026
Industrial competitiveness in focus at C&I Energy + Storage Summit

Industrial competitiveness in focus at C&I Energy + Storage Summit

Rising electricity and water costs, energy market reform and infrastructure reliability will be central to discussions on industrial competitiveness at the C&I…

Staff reporter27 Oct 2026
Opinion: The real value of batteries isn't in storage, but in flexibility

Opinion: The real value of batteries isn't in storage, but in flexibility

Battery energy storage is increasingly being valued for its ability to match renewable generation with electricity demand.

Staff reporter27 Oct 2026
AI data centres spawn a new generation of microgrids

AI data centres spawn a new generation of microgrids

Rapidly expanding AI computing infrastructure is accelerating investment in dedicated power systems as developers confront grid connection delays and unusually…

Justin Render27 Oct 2026

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