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1 – 9 of 9South Africa generates around 80% of its electricity from coal and has suffered regular power shortages over recent years due to declining performance at its ageing coal-fired…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB288431
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Although many businesses have adopted rooftop solar to ensure business continuity, it is primarily households that are driving the change.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281515
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The news broke shortly after de Ruyter announced his resignation, after facing fierce criticism from Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe. Eskom generates…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB275411
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This has deprived social movements of opportunities to mobilise public opinion. However, a recent surge of major economies and businesses setting long-term ‘net zero’ emission…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB257310
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That is well above the less than 1% average growth rate over the past eight years but little more than half the IMF’s forecast for global recovery, reflecting South Africa’s…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB260834
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The appointment follows Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan's reconstitution of the Eskom board in January, aimed at restoring credible governance to the utility, which…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB234040
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Beyond the benefits for South Africa, the plan may become a model for other developing countries as they consider decarbonisation strategies.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274496
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The strikes exacerbated the already-serious strain on electricity generation, leading to the highest level of nationwide power outages since 2019. Economic damage and public…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB271410
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Eskom's overhaul.