Fuel cut eases pressure on farmers
by AKANI CHAUKE JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – THE recent reduction in fuel prices offers much-needed relief to South African farmers by easing cost pressures across…
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R1 billion boost for South Africa’s renewable energy
by TINTSWALO BALOYI JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – A R1 billion investment into the Revego Africa Energy Fund has been hailed as a major boost for South Africa’s renewable…
Nuclear power returns to the energy spotlight
from DMITRY SIDOROV in Moscow, RussiaSpecial CorrespondentMOSCOW, (CAJ News) – NUCLEAR energy is experiencing renewed global interest as countries search for reliable,…
Solar power surges as global energy shifts
from HAOYU ZHANG in Beijing, ChinaSpecial ContributorBEIJING, (CAJ News) – SOLAR power has moved from the margins of global energy policy to its center, as governments…
Mzansi Energy redefines renewable energy leadership
by AKANI CHAUKEJOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – IN the control room of one of South Africa’s most ambitious renewable energy projects, Janke Kruger is holding her own in an…
Zimbabwe’s energy potential left untapped
from SIBONGILE SIBANDA in Hwange, ZimbabweZimbabwe BureauHWANGE, (CAJ News) – ZIMBABWE sits on one of Southern Africa’s most abundant coal reserves — the Hwange…
Why Venezuela’s oil remains a high-risk bet for US companies
by WILL COOPERSpecial contributorNEW YORK, (CAJ News) – WITH Venezuela long recognised as home to the largest proven oil reserves in the world, it might seem like an obvious…
Gigawatt-scale projects unveiled for Africa
by TINTSWALO BALOYI JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – A partnership hailed as transformative and strategic is set to develop large-scale solar energy projects across Africa. The Solar…
China, Russia condemn US tanker interceptions
by HAOYU ZHANGSpecial CorrespondentBEIJING, (CAJ News) – A SHARP escalation in geopolitical tensions has emerged at sea after the United States seized two oil tankers linked to…
DP World expands solar mamas to Angola
from PEDRO AGOSTO in Luanda, AngolaAngola BureauLUANDA, (CAJ News) – DP World has expanded its Solar Mamas initiative into Angola, marking the first time rural women from the…