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Science & Technology

SA’s Ramaphosa opens Africa’s first green hydrogen summit in Cape Town

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the keynote address at the inaugural Africa Green Hydrogen Summit held at the Century City Conference Centre on Thursday, urging African countries to shape a continent-led green hydrogen agenda and secure their place in the global energy transition. Ramaphosa emphasized the importance of leveraging Africa’s abundant renewable resources, such as solar and wind, to produce green hydrogen, create jobs, and drive industrial growth. He […]

today12 June, 2025

Namibia

Namibian Engineers Train in SA for Wind Energy Expansion

  Five Namibian engineers are undergoing six months of wind turbine training in Cape Town, facilitated by Windwise Turbines. The program equips them with skills to install and maintain Namibia’s first locally manufactured wind turbines. Windwise aims to build a 95% Namibian workforce, aligning with the country's Green Industrialisation Blueprint. The turbines, using German technology, are designed for stable power generation and seamless integration into Namibia’s energy grid. This initiative […]

today17 February, 2025

South Africa

OUTA Opposes Eskom’s Proposed 66% Electricity Price Hike

  The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse opposes Eskom's proposed 66-percent electricity price hike over three years, calling it unaffordable and harmful to the economy. They urge the power utility to focus on cutting costs and improving efficiency and focus on clean energy. OUTA’s Estienne Ruthnam urges the National Energy Regulator of South Africa to reject the increases to prevent further economic hardship for consumers and businesses alike:  

today6 November, 2024