As Lesotho’s Revenue Services (RSL) prepares to roll out its new Taxpayers’ Identification Number (TIN) system on April 1, concerns are mounting over the country’s digital readiness and the potential impact on cross-border trade. While RSL has granted exemptions for certain exporters, uncertainty remains regarding profit-sharing demands and system integrationContinue Reading
A recent Carte Blanche exposé on Transnet and the Port of Cape Town has faced criticism for failing to address key labour issues, despite capturing footage of concerning worker behavior—such as a port employee appearing more focused on a mobile phone than the job at hand and a crane operatorContinue Reading
Astra Energy, an Independent Power Producer (IPP), has forged a strategic alliance with the Lesotho National Development Corporation (LNDC) to propel the development of 100 MW of renewable energy as part of a public-private partnership (PPP). This collaboration heralds a significant leap in Lesotho’s electrical capacity, spearheaded by Astra EnergyContinue Reading
Ghana’s leading solar energy firm, Dutch and Co. has made significant progress on Africa’s largest solar rooftop project, with two thirds of the installation completed. The project, located on the IWC Mega-warehouse in the Tema Freezone, spans a single building rooftop area of 92,000m2. Dutch and Co., the PV-EPC and O&MContinue Reading
Simba Group has introduced the Simba Solar ‘Talegent’ Series, aimed at streamlining the adoption of solar energy for households throughout Nigeria. The Talegent series presents advanced technological solutions, featuring specialized solar inverters equipped with MPPT Charge Controllers and flexible battery combinations, including the advanced Lithium Ion option. This product lineContinue Reading
The financial closure of the Oya Energy Hybrid Project marks a significant achievement, poised to supply clean energy to around 180,000 households in South Africa. Collaboratively undertaken by ENGIE, G7 Renewable Energies, Meadows Energy, and Perpetua Investments Holdings, this endeavor stands among the 11 favored bidders selected through South Africa’sContinue Reading
Teraco, a prominent African colocation provider, has unveiled its strategy to combat ongoing power challenges by constructing a 120-megawatt (MW) utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) energy facility in South Africa’s Free State province. Jan Hnizdo, Teraco’s CEO, disclosed that the company had successfully secured its initial grid capacity allocation from Eskom,Continue Reading
Yellow Door Energy (YDE), a prominent independent power producer, has recently marked a major milestone with the successful completion of the development phase for its latest 48 MWp solar PV plant situated in Leeudoringstad, North West, South Africa. This project not only enhances YDE’s standing in the solar wheeling marketContinue Reading
In a landmark initiative, the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) is poised to establish an 800MW solar farm park, marking a significant stride towards tackling power shortages and bolstering energy stability. Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi unveiled this ambitious endeavor during the State of the Province Address in Johannesburg, underlining its potentialContinue Reading
