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Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe speaks at the Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town. Source: Reuters/Esa Alexander

Nuclear Power

Mantashe adds Russia and Iran to nuclear chat

Wendell Roelf 19 Feb 2025

The SAFARI-1 research reactor in Pelindaba is a key part of SA's nuclear dominance

Nuclear Power

Nuclear takes centre stage of SA development plans

Lindsey Schutters 5 Dec 2024

A 3D render of an Oasis BESS site

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

R7bn battery projects reach financial close to boost Eskom resilience

21 Nov 2024

Koeberg remains South Africa's sole nuclear power station, but the amendments could pave the way for more development. Source: Eskom

Nuclear Power

Ramokgopa tightens up Nuclear Energy Act

Lindsey Schutters 28 Oct 2024

Source: Supplied.

Markets & Investment

#BRICS2024: Inside the plan to harness nuclear power for sustainable growth

25 Oct 2024

Ministers Ramokgopa and Macpherson share a laugh on a recent China trip, showing unity within the Government of National Unity. Source: x.com

Nuclear Power

Ramokgopa withdraws nuclear determination, undoing more Mantashe policy

Lindsey Schutters 9 Sep 2024

Ramokgopa held a second press conference for the week.

Nuclear Power

Ramokgopa delays nuclear procurement to prioritise transparency

Lindsey Schutters 16 Aug 2024

The US could spark a new age of nuclear energy development

Nuclear Power

New US nuclear energy bill could spark SMR boom

Lindsey Schutters 20 Jun 2024

IEEFA report casts more doubt on SMR future

Nuclear Power

IEEFA report casts more doubt on SMR future

Lindsey Schutters 11 Jun 2024

Prof Bismark awarded National Order Of Merit by France

Higher Education

Prof Bismark awarded National Order Of Merit by France

Issued by North-West University (NWU) 27 May 2024

Source: Department of Science and Innovation.

Healthcare

Nzimande unveils inaugural nuclear medicine research facility in Pretoria

23 May 2024

DMRE is revisiting possible nuclear power generation. Source: Shaun P Twomey/Pexels

Nuclear Power

Latest government nuclear push sparks faith community outcry

21 Mar 2024

Mining Indaba 2024 had a focus on energy and less on mineral extraction.

Nuclear Power

#MI24: SA can be top nuclear technology exporter

8 Feb 2024

Mining

Gold rush for green: Africa poised to seize opportunity for clean technology leadership

NJ Ayuk 1 Jan 2024

An aerial view of South Africa's Koeberg Nuclear Power Station, in Cape Town. Source: Reuters/Esa Alexander

Nuclear Power

Government announces nuclear procurement plans

Wendell Roelf 13 Dec 2023

Johann de Bruin, CEO at Erudite

Nuclear Power

Forget LNG and hydrogen, uranium could end energy poverty in Africa

Johann de Bruin 6 Dec 2023

Source: Dan Meyers/Unsplash

Energy

Faith communities oppose SA modular nuclear power plan

9 Nov 2023

Young engineer says green economy can create jobs

Skills Development

Young engineer says green economy can create jobs

24 Oct 2023

Source: Wikipedia

Nuclear Power

#AEW2023: Nuclear could solve Africa's energy poverty

20 Oct 2023

Source: Freepik.

Nuclear Power

#EnlitAfrica2023: Tackling the toughest questions around nuclear power in SA

Katja Hamilton 18 May 2023

Govt to open bid to procure additional renewable energy

Energy

Govt to open bid to procure additional renewable energy

16 May 2023

Source: iStock.

Energy & Mining

CEF merges with South African National Petroleum Company

4 May 2023

Uganda plans to start nuclear power generation by 2031 - minister

Nuclear Power

Uganda plans to start nuclear power generation by 2031 - minister

Elias Biryabarema 10 Mar 2023

African countries to push for more fossil fuel projects at COP27

Coal, Oil & Gas

African countries to push for more fossil fuel projects at COP27

Wendell Roelf 5 Oct 2022

South Africa could produce a lot more renewable energy: here's what it needs

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

South Africa could produce a lot more renewable energy: here's what it needs

Hartmut Winkler 13 Jul 2022

Sanedi celebrates finalisation of new, sustainable waste-to-energy technology

Sustainability

Sanedi celebrates finalisation of new, sustainable waste-to-energy technology

2 Jun 2022

African mining sector set for strong growth in 2022

Mining

African mining sector set for strong growth in 2022

Mark Buncombe 26 May 2022

Image source: Jakub Jirsak –

IP Law

What is not patentable in South Africa? Part 2

Yogani Reddy 3 May 2022

Image source: Rabia Elif Aksoy –

IP Law

What is not patentable in South Africa? Part 1

Yogani Reddy 14 Apr 2022

Russia's nuclear power exports: Will they stand the strain of the war in Ukraine?

Nuclear Power

Russia's nuclear power exports: Will they stand the strain of the war in Ukraine?

Hartmut Winkler 7 Mar 2022

Necsa launches tender to replace ageing nuclear research reactor

Nuclear Power

Necsa launches tender to replace ageing nuclear research reactor

Wendell Roelf 7 Feb 2022

Source: Koeberg power station [[©https://www.eskom.co.za/eskom-divisions/gx/nuclear/ Eskom

Nuclear Power

Koeberg power station life-extension project running late

10 Jan 2022

Uranium: what the explosion in prices means for the nuclear industry

Nuclear Power

Uranium: what the explosion in prices means for the nuclear industry

Edward Thomas Jones, Danial Hemmings, Simon Middleburgh 27 Sep 2021

Source: supplied

Nuclear Power

Why nuclear energy is so attractive for South Africa's industry

Des Muller 8 Jul 2021

Image source: Getty/Gallo

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Renewable energy is the new oil

Nato Oosthuizen & Alun Rich 26 May 2021

Nuclear Power

Zimbabwe approves MoU for nuclear energy cooperation with Russia

21 Apr 2021

Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP) Units 1 and 2. Photo: Reetesh Chaurasia/Wiki Commons

Nuclear Power

SA could boost African economies through nuclear knowledge sharing

19 Mar 2021

Ryan Collyer, CEO, Rosatom, Central and Southern Africa

Nuclear Power

Nuclear solution for Africa's energy challenges

9 Mar 2021

Koeberg nuclear power station

Nuclear Power

What is it about nuclear energy that its opponents don't want you to know?

Des Muller 15 Feb 2021

Gaopalelwe Santswere

Trends

#BizTrends2021: The future of SA's energy mix

Gaopalelwe Santswere 7 Jan 2021

Image source: Getty/Gallo

Energy

Africa's power demand to keep rising between 4-5% per year

3 Dec 2020

How Africa can get more from its minerals

Mining

How Africa can get more from its minerals

24 Nov 2020

Ryan Collyer, acting CEO of Rosatom Central and Southern Africa

Nuclear Power

Africa's economic prosperity depends on inclusive energy mix

19 Aug 2020

Koeberg Nuclear Power Station. Source: Wikipedia

Nuclear Power

South Africans have a right to know government's nuclear plans

14 Aug 2020

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Digitalisation and Africa's renewable energy sector post-Covid

5 Aug 2020

South Africa can’t afford new nuclear infrastructure with state funds in these times of budget shortfalls and ballooning debt. GettyImages

Nuclear Power

Interpreting the South African government's mixed messages on nuclear power

Hartmut Winkler 2 Jul 2020

Koeberg is South Africa's only nuclear power station

Nuclear Power

DMRE calls for info on nuclear new build

19 Jun 2020

Minerals and Energy Minister, Gwede Mantashe

Nuclear Power

Environmentalist groups reminds minister of nuclear procurement procedures

11 Jun 2020

Renewables are here to stay and grow

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Renewables are here to stay and grow

Nicci Botha 1 Jun 2020

Reinier van Heel

Mining

Are there trade opportunities for junior coal miners in Level 4?

Reinier van Heel 12 May 2020