African View: GCC shares blame for Iran conflict
by LUKE ZUNGAJOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – THE Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries say they have nothing to do with the United States (US) and Israeli war on Iran. They…
Energy
Oil flows stop amid Gulf conflict
by LUKE ZUMNGAJOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) — “NOT a litre of oil will pass through the Strait of Hormuz,” declared Iran in response to 11 days of massive attacks by the United…
Africa Energies summit faces boycott amid racism allegations
from DION HENRICK in Cape TownWestern Cape BureauCAPE TOWN, (CAJ News) – THE African energy sector is rallying behind a call for an industry-wide boycott of the Africa Energies…
Zimbabwe, Zambia push Batoka power plan
from JEFFREY MANTAMBABINGA in Binga, ZimbabweZimbabwe BureauBINGA, (CAJ News) – THE Batoka Gorge Hydroelectric Scheme, a joint energy project between Zimbabwe and Zambia,…
Kenya powers ahead with geothermal
from MARIA MACHARIA in Nairobi, KenyaKenya BureauNAIROBI, (CAJ News) – WHEN it comes to geothermal energy in Africa, Kenya stands firmly at the forefront. The country is the…
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…
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…