Billions pledged, no playbook: South Africa’s climate finance problem
South Africa has a climate finance credibility problem – a vague funding plan. Lenders need clarity if they’re to finance a rewiring of the…
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Consultants guzzle millions in just energy grants
R300m in funds meant for South Africa’s just energy transition have ended up in the accounts of consulting and audit firms…
Sasol makes short work of South Africa’s carbon pledges
Sasol seems to have fudged both its tax contribution and jobs claims as it pushes back against National Treasury’s carbon tax plans…
Cool reception for G20 climate plea
South Africa is lobbying for stronger climate financing commitments. It’s a hard sell in the face of Donald Trump’s hostility to environmental concerns…
Budget red light over green power
Enoch Godongwana’s budget speech looked like a leap forward for renewable energy. But take a deeper dive, and it’s less convincing…
Greenwashing, dubious deals and secrecy: the dark underbelly of South Africa’s oil sector
South Africa’s just energy transition is at risk of being torpedoed by murky deals and a flawed energy plan being driven by mineral and…
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