Ethan Van Diemen

Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has outlined plans to ‘de-risk energy generation’, citing lower renewable energy costs and reduced diesel usage as factors that could curb future tariff increases.

Dion George, the minister of forestry, fisheries and the environment, said ‘at least R1.3-trillion is needed’ annually for developing countries to meet their climate targets.

How a changing environment could lead to more conflict in sub-Saharan Africa and what to do about it.

The death of a 10-year-old from a suspected spaza shop food poisoning incident has heightened tensions in Alexandra, Johannesburg, prompting police to call for calm.

In a Daily Maverick webinar about the US 2024 election, a panel of experts examined what happened, why it happened and what it might mean for the US, South Africa and the world.

Eskom says it cannot continue to accommodate the City of Johannesburg without harming its own business and will decide whether to cut the municipality's power supply in December.

The decision could pave the way for a global carbon market funding climate action in the Global South. However, it remains divisive, with activists warning it may be a ‘false solution’ to the climate crisis.

This is a wrap-up for Week 1 of the most noteworthy events and developments at the 29th Conference of the Parties in Azerbaijan. The 12-day conference concludes on Friday.

If Eskom's proposed 40% tariff increase were to be granted, consumers might have to switch off their fridges so they can afford to keep the lights on. This was the message from Cape Town residents as public hearings into proposed tariffs kicked off.

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa's draft Integrated Resource Plan is expected to differ significantly from the Gwede Mantashe vision, with an increased emphasis on renewables in SA's energy mix.