DA Submits 200,000 Signatures Protesting Eskom’s 40% Tariff Hike

DA Submits 200,000 Signatures Protesting Eskom’s 40% Tariff Hike

To South Africa, where the DA's leader in Gauteng, Solly Msimanga, submitted over 200-thousand signatures to energy regulator NERSA in Pretoria, opposing Eskom's proposed 40-percent electricity tariff hike. Hundreds joined the DA’s protest, demanding affordable and reliable power. Msimanga called for public participation as NERSA opens hearings. He also emphasised accountability and relief amid South Africa's energy and cost-of-living crisis:

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Local

NUST Appoints Namibia Energy Institute Director

The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Andreas Elombo as the Director of the Namibia Energy Institute (NEI). The NEI is housed at NUST and is dedicated to energy research, education, and training, addressing energy challenges in Namibia and the broader Southern African region. It focuses on key areas such as renewable energy technologies, energy efficiency, energy policy and regulation, […]

November 12, 2024 14 2

South Africa

Ramokgopa Calls for Urgent Action on Johannesburg’s Energy Crisis

South Africa's Minister of Electricity and Energy, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has called for urgent action to tackle Johannesburg's growing energy crisis and financial issues. In talks with mayor Dada Morero, he highlighted problems like declining municipal revenues, the rising 6.3-billion-rand Eskom debt, and billing disputes between City Power and Eskom. Addressing the media, Ramokgopa said it was crucial to resolve these issues internally before seeking court intervention:

November 12, 2024 21

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:

November 6, 2024 17

Africa

Nigeria’s National Grid Experiences Ninth Collapse of the Year

On Tuesday, Nigeria’s national grid suffered a partial collapse, leading to widespread power outages. According to Reuters, the Transmission Company of Nigeria reported that a disturbance at 12:52 GMT, triggered by line and generator trips, destabilized the system. Although power was restored in areas like Abuja, outages continued in other parts of the country.

November 6, 2024 7

Africa

ANC vows to fight against electricity tariff increases

South Africa's African National Congress has announced its opposition to any increase in electricity tariffs. During a media briefing at the ANC's national executive committee meeting in Boksburg, Economic Transformation Committee chairperson Mmamaloko Kubayi said electricity must remain affordable.

October 28, 2024 14

South Africa

South Africa’s Energy Minister Highlights Carbon Reduction and Clean Energy Initiatives

South Africa's Energy and Electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says the Independent Power Producer Programme aims to cut carbon emissions by 350 to 420 million tonnes annually. He noted savings of 5.1-billion-rand, and emphasised solar and wind energy adoption. Het says with 141 preferred bidders across nine bid windows, the ministry is accelerating clean energy projects and exploring online auction models to streamline bid evaluations:

October 22, 2024 14

Business / Economics

American energy companies pass on Iraqi oil

American energy majors are once again shunning the chance to extract Iraqi oil, leaving the door wide open for Chinese companies to invest instead.

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South Africa

Corruption and clean energy in South Africa: economic model shows trust in government is linked to takeup of renewables

By Roula Inglesi-Lotz, University of Pretoria South Africa relies heavily on energy from coal-fired power stations, which emit large quantities of carbon. But making the transition to greater use of renewable energies, such as solar, is being hampered by a number of factors. Chief among them is corruption, which is affecting the quality of institutions. In a recent paper I set out how perceptions of corruption in […]

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