South Africa’s wind power surge: 34 wind farms generate over 3,400MW (with more on the horizon!)
SA boasts 34 operational wind farms, predominantly owned by Independent Power Producers (IPPs), contributing over 3,400MW to the grid.
Independent Power Producer
The Azura-Edo IPP – Many minds make light work
For Rand Merchant Bank, the Azura project adds to the group’s significant track-record of execution of project financings in West Africa.
Budget 2015: The Full Budget Speech
Read the full Budget Speech, given by finance minister Nhlanhla Nene
Sibanye Gold’s Neal Froneman on results, power production and Amplats
Sibanye Gold has released its full-year results. It paid a dividend at the interim stage and again, at the end of the year. Neal Froneman came in for a chat
Getting to the bottom of what is wrong with the Eskom strategy
Director of Xaris Group, Hennie Steyn joined Alec Hogg in the CNBC Africa studios to find out what’s wrong with the Eskom strategy.
Only 10% chance of more Eskom load shedding – Etzinger
I met Eskom GM Andrew Etzinger in unlikely surroundings. We were together in Secunda as part of the induction party for Sasol’s engineering recruits. Breaking bread and sharing a few hours in a far-away place can do wonders for relationships. Ours has developed in the years since. And despite tough spots he is often thrust … Read more
Investors must smell the coffee on impact of new taxes to address Climate Change
 The most interesting moment during my recent interview with the CEO of Arcelor Mittal was when I asked her about the potential R600m a year carbon tax liability the steel maker faces. She immediately folded her arms, gave a rehearsed response and shot me  a look that said let’s move on. Quickly. Unfortunately, we were … Read more