Wind, solar and gas take centre stage in South Africa’s future energy mix

Wind, solar and gas take centre stage in South Africa’s future energy mix

Energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa South Africa’s new R2.2-trillion energy plan is going to see a dramatic increase in renewable energy, with the private sector expected to contribute two-thirds of the investment. Energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, who released details of the 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which maps out the country’s future energy mix, said on…

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End of an era: dial-up internet to finally wind down

End of an era: dial-up internet to finally wind down

After more than three decades, AOL’s dial-up internet service is officially coming to an end. In a statement on its website, the Yahoo-owned company announced that the service will be discontinued on September 30, 2025. Read: Bandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: iPad Pro and VR? “AOL routinely evaluates its products and services and…

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Africa: Look East, Build Africa – Let China’s Rise Be the Wind in Our Sails – Not New Wheels to Invent

Africa: Look East, Build Africa – Let China’s Rise Be the Wind in Our Sails – Not New Wheels to Invent

As I stood amidst the futuristic splendour of Shanghai’s magnetic-levitation train station last month, I found myself captivated by silent trains effortlessly accelerating to 600 kilometres per hour. It was impossible not to recall the familiar chaos of Accra’s congested streets, where the hum of hopeful ambition often feels drowned by exhaust fumes and frustration….

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