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04/06/2026

Chris Yelland | Why Eskom’s coal fleet is now a strategic risk for SA exporters - by Chris Yelland, EE Business Intelligence - via News24.com,

The CBAM entered a new phase this year, moving from reporting and data-gathering to a system that now imposes a financial liability on imports of certain carbon-intensive products entering the EU, writes Chris Yelland.

01/06/2026

The directors of EE Business Intelligence - Chris Yelland CEng & Jane Hyde LLB BSocialWork - do site investigations and expert witness reports on electrical accidents and electrocutions throughout SA for personal injury litigation claims. See www.eebi.co.za, and contact us for help!

31/05/2026

Chris Yelland is speaking at the Kouga Business Forum at 6 pm on 4 June 2026 at the Humansdorp Hotel, on the 5200 MW new nuclear build planned at the Thuyspunt site in the Eastern Cape. RSVP by 2 June to Louwreen 082 940-2989 (WhatsApp or call).

31/05/2026

Kouga Business Forum presents Chris Yelland.
Join us for an insightful talk on South Africa’s Energy Future – Balancing Nuclear, Solar and Beyond.
📅 4 June 2026 | 18h00
🏨 Humansdorp Hotel, Alexander Street
💰 R150 | Free for paid‑up members
📲 RSVP by 2 June – Louwreen 082 940 2989 (WhatsApp or call)

26/05/2026

The EU in South Africa invites you to an online Workshop on "Implications of CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) on South African Industry" on Thu 28 May 2026 at 14h30 SA time. Details & registration: https://conta.cc/4wL9PFx

25/05/2026

Roundup of news and developments in the energy and electricity sectors of Southern Africa
11 May to 24 May 2026
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1. Joburg power crisis becomes financial and political flashpoint ahead of local elections.
2. Municipal electricity debt crisis exposes deeper flaws in local government funding.
3. South African electricity market reform slows amid growing pressure for clarity.
4. South Africa steps up its EV and hydrogen mobility ambitions.
5. New deals and capital flows reshape Southern Africa’s energy market landscape.
6. Renewable energy project momentum continues across South Africa.
7. Regional solar and off-grid projects accelerate beyond South Africa.
8. Nuclear expansion plans at Thyspunt site revive as civil society resistance grows.
9. Corruption concerns resurface at Eskom over diesel supply contracts.

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25/05/2026

Webinar: Invitation
State of the EV industry in SA: Market Status & Road Ahead
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SA's electric vehicle market is at a critical juncture. The webinar considers market developments to date and key policy decisions that will determine the pace and scale of the country's transition to electric mobility.

11/05/2026

Roundup of news and developments in the energy and electricity sectors of Southern Africa
28 April to 10 May 2026
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1. Alternative energy announcements in South Africa in the last two weeks.
2. Regional power sector sees fresh momentum in solar, storage and hydro.
3. Industry calls for strategic localisation as South Africa’s energy build-out expands.
4. Smelters, steelmakers and miners seek lifeline from Eskom and NERSA.
5. South Africa’s nuclear ambitions advance, but advisory panel still absent.
6. Regional oil and gas sector stirs with Natref bids and Mozambique LNG advances.
7. South Africa’s municipal electricity debt crisis enters a new and risky phase.
8. Corruption allegations deepen governance concerns in South Africa’s electricity sector.
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02/05/2026

Join the Presidency, Eskom, NOA Group, Red Rocket, Energy Exchange of Southern Africa (EXSA) and Krutham for an intensive webinar. Details and registration: https://conta.cc/3QVbWWS

30/04/2026

Herewith in-depth interview by Chris Yelland with RedRocket CEO Matteo Brambilla on recent investigations by News24 that cast a harsh spotlight on the 240 MW Virginia Solar Park project and the 128 MW Oya Energy hybrid facility:

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