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How South Africa's banks are driving socio-economic change through sustainable investments
South Africa’s largest financial institutions, including Standard Bank, Absa, Nedbank, FNB, and Capitec, have emphasised ...
South Africa finally has a masterplan for a renewable energy industry: here’s what it says
South Africa’s ambitious renewable energy masterplan has been approved, but will need huge funding and co-ordination between ...
Plan to Green 30,000 Africa Buildings Seeks $150 Million Boost
Scalar International and Mergence Investment Managers Ltd. plan to raise as much as $150 million in a private equity fund to boost energy efficiency and install renewable-energy systems in 30,000 ...
The Financial Express3d
NTPC plans to add 30 GW of thermal capacity by 2031-32
NTPC plans to add 30 GW of thermal power by 2031-32 amid rising energy demand, alongside expanding renewable and nuclear ...
Bizcommunity on MSN3d
Green infrastructure and jobs: South Africa’s plan for a brighter economic future
In the face of South Africa’s high unemployment rate – hovering around 34% – and the growing urgency to combat climate change ...
Business Day3d
EXPLAINER: What to know about Afreximbank’s first-ever Africa Trade Centre opened in Abuja
In 2018, the Afrca Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) board took a bold decision to establish trade centres in several ...
Chile and South Africa could be green hydrogen exporters – but setting up industries with debt is dangerous
Researchers warn that South Africa and Chile should avoid taking out huge loans to set up green hydrogen industries.