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Energy Crisis

03 Feb 2025

GFNC tackles energy crisis

By Staff Writer

Green Farms Nut Company, South Africa’s top macadamia nut processor, invests in solar power to combat load shedding and enhance sustainability. As South Africa grapples with persistent load shedding, GFNC has committed to reducing energy costs, improving operational efficiency, and supporting the broader national effort to alleviate power disruptions.  South Africa’s energy crisis South Africa’s...
09 Mar 2023

Solar Expert Weighs In On President’s Plan To Reduce Loadshedding

By Staff Writer

Home solar is still South Africa’s most reasonable short-term solution to the growing energy crisis, notes solar expert Rein Snoeck Henkemans, Managing Director of Alumo Energy. Of the five key interventions outlined by President Cyril Ramaphosa during his 2023 State of the Nation Address (SoNA), home and business solar generation is the only immediately available,...
26 Aug 2022

Global Weekly Wrap: Electricity rationing in Europe might soon be a reality

By Staff Writer

A looming power crises is gaining momentum, placing Europe in a very precarious position.
08 Nov 2021

Novare bets on local bonds as it awaits better equity opportunities

By Staff Writer

Novare has taken refuge in South African bonds over equities as the asset manager prepares for share prices to drop before boosting its stock allocation.