Cape Ocean Terminals secures licence to build a petroleum storage facility in Saldanha Bay
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has approved an application by Cape Ocean Terminals for a combined licence to build a petroleum storage facility in the Saldanha Bay Industrial Development Zone and a pipeline connecting the storage facility to Berth 104 at the Port of Saldanha. The overall greenfield fuel storage terminal development project, named Project Albatross, is envisaged to be built in three phases, bringing the total potential storage capacity to 390 000 m³.
No loadshedding foreseen this summer, as Eskom generation recovery plan boosts its performance
State-owned power utility Eskom forecasts no loadshedding during the summer from September 1, to March 31, 2026, as supply and demand interventions have added about 4 000 MW of extra capacity to meet expected demand this summer. The ongoing recovery and structural improvements in Eskom’s generation fleet was owing to the focused implementation of its Generation Recovery Plan by its workforce, said Eskom officials and Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa during a briefing on September 5.
Concord opens new remanufacturing facility on the Gauteng East Rand
Lifting and access solutions provider Concord Access Solutions (CAS) has officially opened its new remanufacturing facility in Chloorkop, Kempton Park, as part of its after-sales support and product offering across Southern Africa. The new “Reman” facility restores a range of mobile access machines and lifting equipment – including boom lifts, scissor lifts, cherry pickers, light towers, telehandlers, spider cranes and Terex cranes – to like-new condition.
VUT, Standard Bank to devise practical green hydrogen solutions through new research centre
Standard Bank and the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) have officially launched the Centre of Excellence for Hydrogen Energy, on VUT’s campus in Vanderbijlpark. The partners aim to advance research, innovation and sustainable practices in South Africa’s hydrogen energy sector, particularly green hydrogen that is generated from renewable energy and produces zero carbon emissions.
Lusikisiki massacre trial resumes with cross-examination on Monday - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.
Ndamase's cross-examination of Abi in Lusikisiki massacre murder trial continues on Monday.
Mashatile addresses Nedlac summit, proposing National Dialogue will be crucial in addressing country’s challenges
Deputy President Paul Mashatile said on Friday that although the National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) has played a central role in shaping policies to improve the socioeconomic advancement of South Africa, there is still a huge responsibility to address the persistent challenges of poverty, unemployment and inequality. Delivering the keynote address at Nedlac’s thirtieth Annual Summit, held virtually in Johannesburg, Mashatile spotlighted the controversial National Dialogue as crucial for addressing the challenges facing South Africans.
Additional charge added against Kgaogelo Marota’s alleged murderer - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.
contravention of a protection order added to charges against Kgaogelo Marota’s murder accused.
4 200 MW SAPP deficit underscores urgency of regional power integration – Graham-Maré
Although the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) faces a series of significant obstacles – such as insufficient transmission infrastructure; drought conditions affecting hydropower plants; theft and vandalism; high technical and non-technical losses; funding gaps; and a 4 200 MW generation shortfall across interconnected member States – South Africa’s Deputy Electricity and Energy Minister Samantha Jane Graham-Maré has said these are surmountable with the right kind of cooperation and funding. “These are not small issues. They affect our economies, our communities and our ability for our industries to grow. But here's the good news: these challenges are not insurmountable. Think about it this way: if every country tries to build everything on its own, we spend more and we waste more.
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