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The global demand for AI will drive data centre innovation.

Data & Analytics

Data centre trends in 2025 will support, enable, leverage and regulate AI

6 Dec 2024

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

Global Citizen now comes to Rio De Janeiro, with Cyril Ramaphosa, president of South Africa

Climate Change

Global Citizen now comes to Rio De Janeiro, with Cyril Ramaphosa, president of South Africa

Issued by OnPoint PR 22 Nov 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

The Wits Rhisotope project involves inserting low levels of radioisotopes into the horns of living rhinos to make the horns traceable. Archive photo: Michael Lorentz / GroundUp

Environment & Natural Resources

Using radiation to stop the traffic of rhino horns

Neil Thomas Stacey 16 Oct 2024

Source: @PresidencyZA/X

Finance

From Struggle to State Capture: Remembering Pravin Gordhan

Katja Hamilton 19 Sep 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

Benson Boone and RAYE join 2024 Global Citizen Festival lineup

Events

Benson Boone and RAYE join 2024 Global Citizen Festival lineup

Issued by OnPoint PR 29 Aug 2024

The newly ascended Electricity Regulation Amendment Act is a catalyst for a brighter energy future from the Ramaphosa administration.

Energy

Electricity Regulation Amendment Act starts new era for SA energy sector

Lindsey Schutters 17 Aug 2024

Ramokgopa held a second press conference for the week.

Nuclear Power

Ramokgopa delays nuclear procurement to prioritise transparency

Lindsey Schutters 16 Aug 2024

Q&A with Neosun Energy’s founder and CEO Ilya Likhov

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Q&A with Neosun Energy’s founder and CEO Ilya Likhov

Issued by Neosun Energy 13 Aug 2024

Hybrid cars are the right choice for South Africa

Commercial & Industrial

Hybrid cars are the right choice for South Africa

Issued by CHANGECARS 13 Aug 2024

Koeberg will join a growing list of nuclear power stations that are extending their lifespan beyond 40 years

Nuclear Power

Nuclear power is back on the table for South Africa

Lindsey Schutters 16 Jul 2024

Source: Ease Holdings.

Healthcare

Ease Holdings expands healthcare programme to South Africa

9 Jul 2024

Ending gender-based violence one conversation at a time

Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

Ending gender-based violence one conversation at a time

Issued by The Foschini Group 25 Jun 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

5 steps to safeguard business travellers from global risks

Tourism

5 steps to safeguard business travellers from global risks

14 Jun 2024

The high-tech solution is based on the RITM-200 reactor

Nuclear Power

Egypt will benefit from floating nuclear plant

11 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

Former world and national Morganti Ju-Jitsu champion bags a PhD

Higher Education

Former world and national Morganti Ju-Jitsu champion bags a PhD

Issued by North-West University (NWU) 23 May 2024

Corobrik Chairman Peter Du Trevou, Arran Wood, and Corobrik CEO Nick Booth

Construction & Engineering

Corobrik celebrates future of SA architecture at student awards

19 May 2024

President Cyril Ramaphosa gestures ahead of signing into law a national health bill that aims to provide universal coverage to South Africans, at the Union Buildings. Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Energy

Energy transition is an ANC election campaign obstacle

Joe Bavier 16 May 2024

Women, especially over 35, are blocked from accessing the economy

CSI & Philanthropy

Women, especially over 35, are blocked from accessing the economy

Issued by Taking Care of Business 10 May 2024

Marianne Thamm performs her show. Source: Supplied.

Media

Daily Maverick's Marianne Thamm brings her performance journalism show to Joburg

26 Apr 2024

Source: Supplied.

Oncology

GE HealthCare and RSNA partner to combat breast cancer in Tanzania

29 Apr 2024

Dave Masureik, CEO of New Southern Energy

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Flawed IRP2023 needs private leadership

Dave Masureik 8 Apr 2024

Source: Stefan Els. Pieter Neethling and Christine Steenkamp in the high resolution laser spectroscopy laboratory in the Department of Physics at Stellenbosch University.

Oncology

Stellenbosch physicists pioneer hi-tech cancer therapy protocol

2 Apr 2024

Africa unites to bring nuclear nutrition expertise to the continent

Nutrition

Africa unites to bring nuclear nutrition expertise to the continent

Issued by North-West University (NWU) 2 Apr 2024

Experience the magic of this year’s Oscar-winning movies on your LG OLED TV

Technology

Experience the magic of this year’s Oscar-winning movies on your LG OLED TV

Issued by LG 25 Mar 2024

Sibanye's Cooke operation is situated in the West Wits Line of the Witwatersrand Basin, near Randfontein

Mining

Sibanye-Stillwater appoints uranium veteran Greg Cochran as EVP

22 Mar 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

Image source: Petr Malinak –

ESG & Sustainability

Investing in Africa's bright, green energy future

Angela Simpson and Matthew Martin 12 Feb 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

AI hardware could be a bigger power consumption problem than crypto mining. Source: Microsoft Designer.

Hardware

OpenAI is getting into the hardware business in the AI arms race

Lindsey Schutters 29 Jan 2024

Gwede Mantashe is a strong advocate for developing the SA gas economy.

Coal, Oil & Gas

DMRE's Gas Act amendment points to major industry overhaul

Lindsey Schutters 23 Jan 2024

A man walks beneath electricity pylons during frequent power outages caused by its ageing coal-fired plants, in Orlando, Soweto. Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Energy

DMRE finally gazettes IRP2023, major plant build on cards

Alexander Winning and Wendell Roelf 5 Jan 2024

Mining

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

NJ Ayuk 1 Jan 2024

Dr Andrew Dickson, an engineering executive at CBI-electric: low voltage. Source: Supplied

Nuclear Power

A balanced energy mix will fix crisis, not just renewables

18 Dec 2023

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

Solar remains the sustainable solution to SA’s energy crisis

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Solar remains the sustainable solution to SA’s energy crisis

Dylan Schnetler 11 Dec 2023

Source: © Time Time magazine has named Taylor Swift its 2023 Person of the Year

Media

Taylor Swift: Time magazine 2023 Person of the Year

11 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: Supplied.

Property

Retirement villages - a move away from the concept of the aged home

4 Dec 2023