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What the Renewable Energy (IPP) Projects have contributed to the Small Medium Micro Enterprises in South Africa

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The purpose of this presentation is to provide the information on what the Renewable Energy (IPP) Projects have contributed to the Small Medium Micro Enterprises in South Africa.

AFRICOAST ENGINEERS SA ESTABLISHES RENEWABLE ENERGY COMPANY

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Renewable energy engineering firm AfiCoast Engineers SA has announced that a new company,
AfriCoast Energy, will now be responsible for all future renewable energy projects - particulary
wind and solar - while it will also play a key role in guiding AfriCoast Engineers' current
basket of renewable energy projects.
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NBI joins Operation Vulindlela implementation drive to strengthen municipal services, local ...

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As South Africa enters the implementation phase of its most ambitious economic reform programme, the National Business Initiative (NBI) confirms that its Technical Assistance and Mentorship Development (TAMDEV) unit will play an important role in the implementation of Operation Vulindlela Phase 2, focusing on strengthening municipal electricity, water and trading services – long recognised as binding constraints on economic growth, investment and service delivery. Operation Vulindlela, reinforced in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2026 State of the Nation Address, has become a central mechanism through which government is moving from policy intent to execution.

Blu Label’s H1 results, excluding Cell C, remain resilient

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JSE-listed Blu Label Unlimited Group on Wednesday said it has emerged from the six months ended November 30, 2025, with a simplified structure, stronger capital base and clearer strategic direction, as well as a more transparent balance sheet and enhanced financial flexibility, following the successful restructuring and listing of Cell C. According to the group, normalised earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) for the first half of the year under review was R535-million, with headline and core headline earnings of R398-million and core headline earnings of 44.19c a share.

Aluminium poised to support low-carbon future, support energy transition

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Aluminium is going to be very important going forward, supporting a low-carbon future for the planet, which is why it is so advantageous for South Africa to have an upstream smelter in a country which sustains downstream beneficiation and jobs, argued diversified miner South32 COO Noel Pillay during the Aluminium Federation of South Africa’s International conference on February 25. He pointed out that aluminium is often called the ‘green’ metal of the future, noting that it is lightweight and strong, durable and infinitely recyclable.

Eskom publishes Medupi FGD cost-benefit analysis report for public comment

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Power utility Eskom is encouraging communities, environmental groups, industry representatives, government institutions and other interested and affected parties to review, and comment on, a draft cost-benefit analysis (CBA) report and related documents on flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) at the Medupi power station, in Limpopo. Eskom had previously applied to then Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Deon George for an exemption from compliance with certain minimum emission standards (MES) limits for a period in 2025. In response, the Minister on March 31, 2025, issued a directive, requiring Eskom to complete and publish for stakeholder comment a revised and expanded plant-specific CBA for FGD at Medupi.

Opinion: Risks, rewards and realities of South Africa’s wholesale electricity market reform

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n this article, EE Business Intelligence MD Chris Yelland writes that South Africa's electricity market is moving towards a competitive, rules-based, multi-market structure with transparent price discovery and shared responsibility, but warns that the South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM) alone will not solve South Africa’s transmission bottlenecks, municipal governance failures or legacy debt burdens.
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