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Africa Energy Indaba 2020
The African Renewable Energy Revolution
Africa’s abundant clean energy resources, coupled with new investments in renewable energy technologies, have spearheaded Africa into a clean energy revolution. As reported
30 Jan 2020
SARACCA
Contractual Issues for Contractors
The building industry is one of the largest contributors to the HVAC industry, many contractors, small and big, acquire a lot of new work from this industry. However, an
30 Jan 2020
The Gas Industry
Career Guidance:
The Gas industry is one of South Africa’s most stable industries, with abundant opportunities for entry. The Southern African Qualifications and Certification Committee for
02 Dec 2019
Converting SME’s to Save on Operation Costs
Reducing Energy Costs for SMEs
Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are a cornerstone of South Africa’s economy. The government’s National Development Plan 2030 (NDP 2030) looks to SMEs as the major
02 Dec 2019
Joburg Water Crisis
Public, private sector must collaborate in face of Joburg water crisis
With the ongoing heat wave pushing water consumption to a record high, the City of Johannesburg has implemented Stage 2 water restrictions. The situation is exacerbated by falling
19 Nov 2019
The Roadmap for Eskom 2019 and its impact on the IPP industry
by Jason van der Poel, Alexandra Felekis, Mzukisi Kota & Mongezi Dladla at Webber Wentzel
On Tuesday 29 October 2019, the South African Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan, released, and held a media briefing on, a special paper entitled "Roadmap for Eskom
12 Nov 2019
The honeymoon is over
All aboard?
The gas industry latches on to the Occupational Health and Safety Act which is central to safety and technical compliance impacting people, equipment, buildings, and the
11 Nov 2019
Solar Power
Solar power for Serco’s Durban factory
A total of 1029 solar power panels have been installed on the roof of truck and trailer building company Serco’s Durban factory and offices allowing the premises to be off
11 Nov 2019
Smart Cities
Responsibilities plus technology creates Smart Cities
Smart cities use information and communications technology (ICT) to enhance liveability, workability and sustainability, thereby improving the life of its residents[1].
08 Nov 2019
Motoring
Audi Q8 review: Finest luxury SUV in the world?
Audi Q8 review: Is it the best luxury SUV in the world? Road Ahead editor Gregory Simpson finds out, on Africa Sideways.
06 Nov 2019
SAQCC Gas
Installers vs. Practitioners
The increasing availability of fuel gas in South Africa has impacted many households and commercial spaces as homeowners and business owners migrate to gas as an energy
01 Nov 2019
Sanedi
Supporting financing of ‘green’ projects in South Africa
South African businesses continually look to improve their ability to cope with increasing energy prices and environmental performance, especially in terms of reducing greenhouse
01 Nov 2019
Household energy consumption
Online datasets of household energy consumption available as research
Data is essential to map energy behaviour and progress towards sustainable development goals and is instrumental in planning expansion and maintenance of South Africa’s
23 Oct 2019
Let the sunshine in
Solar power essential
Whether building an affordable home or a luxury condo, energy saving construction techniques are invaluable, as building an energy efficient house will not only cut costs in the
17 Oct 2019
Ministerial panel to address regional trade and investment
East & Central Africa Mining Forum in Kigali to welcome ministers from Tanzania, South Sudan and DRC
Mining ministers and an Undersecretary for Mining from Tanzania, DRC and South Sudan will join the CEO of the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum & Gas Board (RMB) in a ministerial
09 Oct 2019