OFF-Grid Expo hosts first digital edition

OFF-Grid Expo hosts first digital edition

JOHANNESBURG — OFF-GRID Expo + Conference 2020  hosts its first digital edition in partnership with UNIDO ITPO Germany and Alliance for Rural Electrification for a two-day trade event; the exclusive digital event aims to cover off-grid solar, wind turbine, and...
Economic value of trees central to NDP

Economic value of trees central to NDP

The economic value of trees is central to the objectives of the National Development Plan (NDP) on job creation, building of the rural economy and the fight against security, says Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Senzeni Zokwana. “Forestry is one of the...
Eskom net profit rises

Eskom net profit rises

Electricity parastatal, Eskom, on Friday reported a net profit of R7.1 billion for the year ended 31 March 2014 – up from R5.2 billion in the previous year. The utility reported a R2.1 billion gain on derivatives. The surplus will be reinvested in the company in...
SA developing blue economy strategy

SA developing blue economy strategy

In order to make full use of its oceans’ potential, the South African government is in the process of developing a blue economy strategy, said the Department of Environmental Affairs. “South Africa has large ocean spaces and we are beginning to appreciate the value of...
Invest in hydrogen economy

Invest in hydrogen economy

Midrand – Science and Technology Minister Derek Hanekom says South Africa should invest in the hydrogen fuel economy by taking advantage of the country’s large supply of platinum deposits. Addressing a conference hosted by Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection...