Climate Change, Power Cuts Exert Pull On South Africa's Farming
As farmers are seeking alternative energy sources, production costs have increased manyfold, while small and medium-scale farmers are struggling to cope with the spiraling cost.
Power-Deprived South Africa Fails To Revamp Koeberg Nuclear Plant
South Africa is putting up a poor show with the revamping of its sole nuclear plant which is much smaller and far more straightforward.
Ahead Of Polls, ANC And Ramaphosa Try To Clean The Augean Stable
The ANC is facing a tough national election in 2024, where pollsters predict it will struggle to get more than 50 percent of the vote share.
South African Businesses Do The Spadework To Survive Likely Recession Next Year
As the U.S. big ticket firms are doing their spadework to cope with the impending economic slowdown, so does South Africa's mega-corporations.
Ruling ANC Caught Napping As South Africa's Power Sector Dilapidates
Currently, the ruling ANC is holding its party conference while South Africans are living with a 14-year electricity crisis.
Biden's Summit Aims To Wean Africa Away From China And Russia
Since the U.S. still views China as its main long-term challenger, Chinese benevolence in Africa still looms large over Biden's policy.
More Trouble For S. Africa's Ruling ANC As Deputy President Faces Corruption Allegations
Despite Deputy President Mabuza being at the center of multiple investigations, the ANC always preferred him to balance tribal and regional forces within Africa's oldest liberation party.
Energy Starved Europe Charms Africa
German Economy Minister Robert Habeck kick-started a five-day trip to Namibia and South Africa on Dec. 4, looking for new energy resources to compensate for the cut-off from Russia.
With Few Jobs Available In South Africa, Illegal Mining Turns To Gold
Illegal mining is thriving in South Africa owing to the high unemployment rate, rising operational costs, and dwarfing supply.
South Africa Does Not Want Mines To Undermine Its Economy
Illegal mining, rampant corruption, extortion and violence linked to the extraction of diamonds, coal, gold and chromite are costing the industry billions each year.
Blame It On Zuma And Ramaphosa, Africa's Oldest Liberation Movement Gone For A Toss
Ramaphosa, who is facing a parliamentary inquiry on allegations of theft of millions of dollars, is seen as the safe bet to improve ANC's electoral chances.
Battle Lines Are Drawn: Green Infants Pick Up Fight With Stalwarts
The BASIC, constituting Brazil, India, South Africa and China, reiterated their right to use fossil fuels in the interim period during the eventual transformation to clean energy sources.
What If China's BRI Turns Into A White Elephant In Africa
While China has excessive financial savings and a world-class infrastructure capacity, Africa fails on both counts.
EU Reshaping World's Fuel Markets; Bane Or Boon For Africa?
South Africa and Tanzania are home to untouched fields which are earmarked for development.
Biden Finds South Africa And IS Handy Ahead Of Polls
Biden, facing dwarfing popularity, found Africa good to champion the cause of War on Terror against the Islamic State (IS) ahead of elections in the country which will determine who controls the Congress.
Grey Shadows Of Dirty Money Over South Africa, But There Still Is Hope
If South Africa is added to the greylist, it will take years to get out of the devastating impact on the economy.
South Africa Sees Light At The End Of Tunnel With Green Energy
Under the Low Emissions Development Strategy (LEDS), the country will reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050.
Climate Change Exerts Its Pull On Nigeria, Can Undo Africa's Largest Economy
Climate change will cost between six percent and 30 percent of GDP by 2050 in Nigeria, Africa's largest economy, according to experts.
Manufacturing Fear Through Terror Alerts; South Africa, Nigeria Become Latest Victims
U.S. terror alert proved a hoax as thousands of people assembled in South Africa's largest city Johannesburg, on Oct. 29 to take part in Pride March despite a U.S. embassy warning of a possible terror attack.
