World's deepest gold mine shut down due to COVID-19 - Global gold mining company AngloGold Ashanti says it temporarily halted operations on a voluntary basis 25.05.2020 Finance Middle East-Africa
BRICS to discuss Bolivia, Venezuela, economic climate - Main topics also include promotion of technology and strengthening cooperation in fight against transnational crime 14.11.2019 General
South Africa staring down dire water crisis: Official - Long, intense dry season leaves dams with reduced water levels, people asked to use water sparingly 29.10.2019 Middle East-Africa
South Africa, China hold bilateral talks - China regards South Africa as ‘trusted strategic partner’ and ‘true friend’, says Chinese foreign minister 19.10.2019 Asia Middle East-Africa
Turkish envoy briefs South Africa on anti-terror op - ‘Turkey not fighting against Kurds but terrorism and YPG/PKK does not represent Kurds,’ says Elif Comoglu Ulgen 18.10.2019 Turkey Middle East-Africa General
UK backs clean energy projects in S. Africa with £14M - Projects expected to power nearly 200,000 homes annually 20.08.2019 Renewable Projects Invesments Middle East-Africa
Enel starts build of 140 MW wind farm in South Africa - Oyster Bay wind farm to generate 568 gigawatt-hours annually once fully operational 28.05.2019 Wind Europe Middle East-Africa General
S. African parliament elects Cyril Ramaphosa president - Ruling ANC party won 58% of votes in general elections on May 8 23.05.2019 Middle East-Africa General
Venezuela: Blackouts compounded by lack of water - As taps run dry, residents in capital Caracas flock to parks, gardens to get water 03.04.2019 Electricity Energy Diplomacy Americas
South Africa pledges to continue supporting Iran - Two nations 'will weather the storm together,' says Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Reginah Mhaule 09.03.2019 Nuclear International Relations World General
Enel starts build of 140 MW wind farm in South Africa - Nxuba wind farm to generate over 460 gigawatt-hours annually once operational 13.02.2019 Wind Middle East-Africa
S.Africa launches its most advanced nanosatellite - Described as Africa’s most advanced cube satellite, ZACube-2 is South Africa’s 2nd nanosatellite to be launched 28.12.2018 Middle East-Africa
South African leader stresses land reform for stability - ‘Failure to resolve land issue in just and equitable manner threatens stability of country,’ says South African president 17.12.2018 Middle East-Africa General
S.Africa, Morocco ranked top FDI destinations in Africa - For first time, East Africa becomes single largest beneficiary of FDI, with 197 projects collectively 28.11.2018 Finance Middle East-Africa General
Germany, South Africa vow to strengthen ties - South African, German presidents say German companies empower youth 21.11.2018 Europe Middle East-Africa
Vestas awarded 148 MW wind project in South Africa - Danish wind giant will provide 41 V117-3.45 MW turbines delivered in 3.6 MW Power Optimized Mode 02.11.2018 Wind News from companies Middle East-Africa
South Africa raises $20B in new investment pledges - Local, international companies made pledges at investment summit held in Johannesburg 27.10.2018 Finance Middle East-Africa General
S. African minister says he was fired over nuclear deal -Nhlanhla Nene was re-appointed finance minister by President Cyril Ramaphosa in May 04.10.2018 Nuclear Energy Security Middle East-Africa
German Nordex wins 252 MW wind deals in South Africa - Company receives orders from Enel Green Power and Elawan for 80 turbines in total with combined capacity of 252 MW 12.09.2018 Wind News from companies Europe Middle East-Africa
UK to boost South Africa's clean energy -May announces £56m investment for battery storage technology enabling renewables that will give access to clean energy 30.08.2018 Renewable Europe Middle East-Africa
Erdogan arrives in Johannesburg to attend BRICS summit - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is expected to hold bilateral meetings with leaders of BRICS and invited countries 26.07.2018 Turkey Middle East-Africa General
ACWA Power to build 100MW solar plant in S.Africa -Saudi Arabian company signs investment deal with Central Energy Fund for concentrated solar thermal power plant 14.07.2018 Solar News from companies Middle East-Africa
Saudi Arabia pledges to invest $10bn in S. Africa - 25 percent of funds will go towards energy projects 13.07.2018 Energy Diplomacy Middle East-Africa
Siemens Gamesa to supply 250 MW wind power to S. Africa -Installation of 109 wind turbines at two farms will begin early next year with completion scheduled for 2020 11.07.2018 Wind Europe Middle East-Africa
South African leader lauds Muslims for aiding economy - New President Cyril Ramaphosa says South African Muslims also doing a good job in volunteering to help the less fortunate 31.05.2018 Middle East-Africa
Schlumberger, DMWA Resources ink oil, gas dev. deal - Schlumberger and DMWA Resources agree to collaborate in African oil and gas projects 09.01.2018 Oil Finance Middle East-Africa