The Department of Energy (DoE) announced updates on the Integrated Resource Plan for Electricity (IRP) 2010-2030. The final draft that is to be submitted to Cabinet by March proposes an increase of CSP capacity from 1,200 MW – under the current IRP – to 3,300 MW. Whilst concentrated solar power increases substantially, other renewable energies – wind and nuclear – may be suffering a reduction of half of their allocation from the current IRP. PV following the solar trend could increase its capacity by 1330 MW. It remains to be official that these capacities will be the exact MW allocated... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Sunday, January 19th 2014 |
South Africa is consolidating its Integrated Resource Plan that aims for 17.8 GW of energy from renewables by 2030. Now, other emerging markets in Africa are also seeking to expand their renewable energy mix. Concentrated solar power analysts have highlighted that Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe share common energy factors with South Africa. These countries are developing and expanding their renewable energy programs to meet their growing demand for electricity. The vast land availability and the excellent DNI with over 2200 kWh/m2/a, make them excellent markets to develop new business opportunities. Reiner Jagau, Chief Officer at NamPower, Nambia’s national power utility,... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, January 13th 2014 |
9 December 2013 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is in Johannesburg, where he will join scores of world leaders at the official memorial service for former South African President Nelson Mandela on Tuesday. “We join together in sorrow for a mighty loss and in celebration of a mighty life,” Mr. Ban said in remarks at the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, which is a museum. Mr. Mandela, affectionately known as ‘Madiba,’ died last Thursday. The late human rights lawyer, prisoner of conscience, international peacemaker and first democratically-elected President of post-apartheid South Africa was 95. “Nelson Mandela’s principled stand in defense of... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, December 9th 2013 |
In recent years, Autoimmune Diseases have been placed more firmly on the global agenda with an increasing focus placed on creating awareness around the prevalence, diagnosis and treatment of the approximately 80 incurable diseases. This category of crippling diseases often render patients depressed, alone, in severe pain and unable to lead a productive career or active life. “Despite there being no cure for autoimmune diseases, modern-day therapies have made it possible for patients to lead full, healthy and active lives. Increasing awareness, diagnosis and access to these therapies remain a key challenge and require the support, buy-in and commitment from... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, December 5th 2013 |
What the world needs today – more than ever – is leaders who are not only intellectually smart but emotionally intelligent, insightful, compassionate, values based and vision beckoned guided by an ethic of service, believes Dr Reuel Khoza, chairman of the Nedbank group. Speaking at the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business last week, Khoza said that leaders who are attuned to their followers can use this as a springboard to provide leadership into an uncertain future. “The leader cannot stand alone, he or she must stand with their followers, interpret for them, strive to fulfill their hopes... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, December 5th 2013 |
