South Africa’s Coastal Havoc: The Science Behind the Recent Storm Surges
NewsOver the weekend of 16 September, South Africa’s Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal provinces experienced devastating tidal surges along their coastlines. The aftermath left one person dead, with significant damage to cars, homes, and local businesses. Coastal process expert and geoscientist, Jasper Knight, sheds light on the events that unfolded. What Triggered the Flooding?
5 Key Developments Taking Place in South Africa Today
NewsHere are the current events and influences impacting South Africa today Exercise of Prudence: Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has expressed reservations about South Africa engaging in discussions regarding de-dollarization and the establishment of an alternative to the international cross-border payments platform Swift. Godongwana emphasized that South Africa’s trade is still heavily oriented towards Western countries,
Setbacks in South Africa’s Green Power Initiatives as Projects Encounter Difficulties
NewsAccording to two government sources who spoke with Reuters, approximately half of the projects awarded in South Africa’s renewable power purchase programme relaunch have encountered failures. This setback is undermining the nation’s plans to utilize wind and solar energy to alleviate the ongoing power crisis. Frequent breakdowns at the aging coal-fired plants of state power
Challenges in South African Agriculture: Power Cuts and Infrastructure Issues Impact Farming and Rural Towns
NewsSouth Africa’s agricultural industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, with consecutive successful seasons since 2019/20. The sector’s gross value added showed substantial increases, expanding by 14.9% in 2020, 8.8% in 2021, and maintaining modest growth of 0.3% in 2022. This positive trend can largely be attributed to favorable weather conditions that have benefited
Advancing Green Hydrogen Initiatives in South Africa
NewsSouth Africa, traditionally known for its reliance on fossil fuels, possesses a distinctive set of factors that position it as an ideal hub for green hydrogen production. South Africa benefits from expansive, unoccupied territories that can be utilized for wind and solar installations, along with access to crucial minerals essential for electrolyzer production. Additionally, the
South Africa. Eskom, a dying centenarian
NewsInability to adequately address the energy demands of South Africans and rampant corruption among the political elite have plunged the electricity company into its most severe crisis since its establishment in 1923. With the dismissal of its chief executive, the future outlook appears equally grim as the impending market liberalization raises concerns of further challenges
Africa: understanding the energy crisis in South Africa
NewsThe energy crisis in the country is a topic discussed by NJ Ayuk, who holds the position of Executive Chairman at the African Energy Chamber. Additionally, Ayuk is the author of “A Just Transition: Ending Energy Poverty Through Energy Balance” In Africa’s most industrialized country, frequent and extended power outages are causing operational challenges for
The first International Industrial Exhibition of South Africa and China was held in Johannesburg
NewsMore than 70 leading Chinese manufacturers took part in it The first South African International Industrial Exhibition and the China-South Africa International Trade Exhibition ended in Johannesburg. More than 70 leading Chinese manufacturers and suppliers of industrial products participated in the three-day event. The exhibition was dedicated to industrialization, agricultural machinery, automobiles, motorcycle parts and
Institute of Artificial Intelligence will be created in South Africa
NewsThe authorities intend to bring South Africa into the ranks of the world’s leading countries in the field of digital technologies On Wednesday, November 30, Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies of South Africa Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, in cooperation with the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Johannesburg, Professor Tshilidzi Marwala and the Vice-Chancellor of the Tshwane
South African President Addresses G20 Leaders Summit
NewsOn Tuesday, November 15, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke at a working meeting on food and energy security at the G20 leaders’ summit in Bali. This was reported on the official website of the South African government. The head of state emphasized that the outcomes of both COP27 and the current summit of leaders
Vietnam and South Africa promote trade and business cooperation
NewsNumerous Vietnamese and South African companies participated in the Vietnam-Durban Business Forum 2022, which was held in the African city of the same name, in order to promote trade, seek import-export opportunities and invest in markets. Numerous Vietnamese and South African companies participated in the Vietnam-Durban Business Forum 2022, which was held in the African
South Africa to create National Water Infrastructure Agency
NewsOn Friday, November 4, Water and Sanitation Director General Sean Phillips will hold a public consultation on the National Water Infrastructure Agency (NWRIA) bill. The bill aims to create NWRIA, unify the current disparate asset management and revenue collection functions for the national water resource infrastructure, own and operate it, and raise funding for its