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Zimbabwe’s Climate Adaptation Water and Energy Programme offers lessons on combining resilient water infrastructure, renewable energy and community-led development—but its impact claims require clearer evidence and attribution.

How Zimbabwe’s CAWEP programme is building climate resilience through water and energy

Zimbabwe’s Climate Adaptation Water and Energy Programme offers lessons on combining resilient water infrastructure, renewable energy and community-led development—but its impact…

Oil prices have retreated from recent highs, but supply disruptions, refinery constraints and rand volatility mean relief at the pump could take longer to arrive.

October fuel price hike: Why cheaper oil may not mean cheaper petrol

Brent crude is falling. Your petrol price isn't. Here's why.

Lyra Energy has secured a Norad-backed payment guarantee aimed at reducing customer-payment risk and attracting private capital for renewable-energy projects in South Africa.

Lyra Energy secures Norwegian backed guarantee to scale renewable power trading in South Africa

Lyra Energy has secured a Norwegian state backed payment guarantee designed to reduce payment risk and help mobilise private capital for renewable energy generation in South…

In a bold move to redefine home insurance, Nedbank’s Senseable Geyser programme is proving its worth by saving clients millions and reducing the risks of household water damage, making it a must-read for anyone invested in smart home technology.

Smart geyser programme saves clients R50 million in energy expenses

In a bold move to redefine home insurance, Nedbank’s Senseable Geyser programme is proving its worth by saving clients millions and reducing the risks of household water damage,…

The clean-technology investment platform says its first fund will initially target commercial and industrial solar and battery-storage assets across South Africa, sub-Saharan Africa and Indian Ocean markets.

Airnergize Capital raises R3.89bn for African clean-energy infrastructure

Airnergize Capital says its first fund will initially target commercial and industrial solar and battery-storage assets.

Brent crude opened the week above $108 a barrel, while the rand weakened against major currencies as investors awaited US and South African interest-rate decisions. Analysts warned that sustained high oil prices could add to inflationary pressure.

Oil prices climb to four-month high as rand gives back recent gains

Oil prices are rising as South Africa’s economy contracts. Could inflation force the Reserve Bank to raise rates?

Why going off-grid is becoming more expensive for South African farms

Why going off-grid is becoming more expensive for South African farms

As Eskom tariffs increasingly include capacity and network-related charges, RenEnergy says farmers must assess their full energy profile before investing in solar, batteries or…

Brent crude rose above $105 a barrel as attacks on shipping and renewed Middle East hostilities heightened fears of supply disruptions, with possible consequences for South African fuel prices.

Brent crude rises above $105 as Middle East shipping attacks intensify

Brent crude rose above $105 a barrel as attacks on shipping and renewed Middle East hostilities heightened fears of supply disruptions.

With peak electricity tariffs putting growing pressure on businesses, tariff arbitrage is emerging as a way to reduce costs without disrupting operations.

Tariff arbitrage offers South African businesses a new way to cut energy costs

Battery storage and smart energy controls can help South African businesses shift consumption away from expensive peak periods, but the savings depend on local tariffs, load…

South African businesses face a critical challenge: as reliance on a single energy grid proved risky, will water continuity become the next essential focus for industrial operations? Discover how on-site water treatment plants are transforming resilience strategies.

From solar to water: why on-site plants are the next big industrial resilience shift

South African businesses face a critical challenge: as reliance on a single energy grid proved risky, will water continuity become the next essential focus for industrial…

The Strait of Hormuz remains the key risk for oil markets this week, with higher crude prices threatening to add further pressure to fuel costs and inflation.

International Energy Agency warns of global oil deficit amid Hormuz bottleneck

The Strait of Hormuz remains the key risk for oil markets this week, with higher crude prices threatening to add further pressure to fuel costs and inflation.

The National Union of Mineworkers is consulting lawyers on a legal challenge to the Eskom restructuring process.

Eskom chairman, unions push back on Ramaphosa’s grid reform

NUM's court threat looks like a fight over Eskom's control. But what happens to its balance sheet when valuable assets move out?