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Thinkerneur launches ‘Tegs’ to position South Africa’s education as global benchmark Original
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies Subscribe to daily business and company news across 19 industries Thinkerneur aims to set South Africa’s education as a global standard through The Edcation + Graduates Summit.
MDDA mourns the passing of newly appointed board member, Dr Natalie Skeepers
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies Subscribe to daily business and company news across 19 industries The Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) is deeply saddened by the passing of its newly appointed board member, Dr Natalie Skeepers.
Bizcommunity.com· 3h 5 tips to avoid hefty electricity costs in the Cape Town CBD 4 min read
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Toyota GR GT road car and GT3 racecar unveiled Original
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies Subscribe to daily business and company news across 19 industries The Toyota GR GT road car has finally been unveiled after loads of speculation and a drip-feed campaign in the media. Gazoo Racing pulled the wraps off its new sports car at an event held at Fuji Speedway. The GR GT sits atop the GR portfolio, which includes the likes of the GR Yaris, Corolla and GR86.
5 tips to avoid hefty electricity costs in the Cape Town CBD Original
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies Subscribe to daily business and company news across 19 industries While South Africans no longer suffer from persistent loadshedding, they find themselves with a new dilemma. Although access has expanded, the costs of electricity, especially in the sought-after Cape Town CBD, continue to soar.
How to overcome complexities in South Africa’s renewable energy sector
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies Eskom’s approval processes, coupled with complex environmental and land use procedures, contribute to the complexities encountered by Independent Power Producers (IPPs), developers and supplementary power suppliers.
How to overcome complexities in South Africa’s renewable energy sector
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies Eskom’s approval processes, coupled with complex environmental and land use procedures, contribute to the complexities encountered by Independent Power Producers (IPPs), developers and supplementary power suppliers.
The politics of power: South Africans didn’t wait for Eskom to change, we changed first Original
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies A sophisticated state operates on the understanding that public policies cannot rely solely on coercion. Even the most passionate supporters of a regime will eventually push back if they are repeatedly forced to change their behaviour under threat of prosecution and penalties, especially during times of hardship. After all, as the saying goes, a "man can only bend so far" before breaking.
SA power system constrained in March, EAF largely unchanged Original
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies In March 2025, South Africa’s power system remained constrained, with the Energy Availability Factor (EAF) largely unchanged at 57.5%1, compared to 57.4% in February.
Can Eskom learn to think outside the grid?
One of the strangest concepts found in our modern mercantile-centric society is that of the corporation. The fundamental concept itself is straightforward: a corporation is an organisation, usually composed of more than one individual, formed for the purpose of conducting commercial activities or providing a service to the public.
A promising step forward as Eskom moves from crisis to innovation
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies Eskom is undergoing a quiet shift, from crisis to innovation, moving from a lack of agility and vision to embracing creativity and technology in its energy management and financial recovery.
Eskom's new homeflex tariff: what South African households need to know
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Eskom's new homeflex tariff: what South African households need to know
In 2023/2024, Eskom introduced Homeflex, a time-of-use tariff system for homeowners. In simple terms, Homeflex seeks to encourage residents to reduce electricity consumption during high-demand times. Published 5h ago | Published 5h ago By Mark Allewell You’d be hard pressed to find a nation whose modern character is as entwined with electricity as South Africa.
Smart tech can be a magic fix for South Africa's energy crisis
As clichéd as it may sound, South Africans really are blessed with fantastic weather – we benefit from a temperate and livable climate that has led to a number of our cities frequently appearing on lists of places with the most pleasant environments.
Lessons from healthcare for navigating South Africa's energy crisis
Against the backdrop of an ailing public healthcare system, it is little surprise that private medical aid schemes in South Africa continue to flourish, banking on high demand for quality medical coverage, augmented by innovative customer-focused strategies. Discovery Health has excelled as a leading player in this field, with a business model focused on customer experience as its key to success.
Gaslighting by candlelight ahead of the 2024 elections Original
The boom of the self-help industry over the past 30-40 years has seen several fads come and go (not least in the world of dieting - just think back to Adkins, keto, paleo, and potato-a-day…). But whether financial, health, or “how to be your own CEO in just 30 days,” these guides to living and being the best versions of ourselves are pretty much now an accepted part of our culture.
Pensioners in SA are using smart technology to reduce their electricity bills Original
Being a pensioner in South Africa is hard. Picture: Ayanda Ndamane Independent Newspapers. Published 12m ago | Published 12m ago By Mark Allewell IN SOUTH Africa, there are an estimated 5.3 million people aged 60 or older, representing just over 9.2% of the overall South African population. These figures offer a sizeable estimate from Stats SA, and indicate that population ageing is taking place in our country, increasing steadily over the past five years.
12 Days of Christmas & 12 Days Without Power Cuts in 2023
As we approach the 12 days of Christmas towards the end of December, we have the collective opportunity to reflect on the fact that we’ve only had 12 days with no power cuts this year. The latest insights from EskomSePush indicate that we spent 45 days in Stage 6 loadshedding and experienced 408 390 minutes without electricity this year – that’s 86% more than any other year.
SA innovation offers high-tech solution to energy crisis: smart geyser devices integrated into household solar systems could significantly decrease residential load on Eskom, with potential to reduce household electricity bills by 80%
By Mark Allewell, Founder & CEO of Sensor Networks Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa recently revealed that South Africa is haemorrhaging close to R1 billion daily due to load shedding, with power station performance for the past eight months now sitting at 54% of installed capacity. This announcement bears solemn news to citizens as we enter the summer season, with many hoping for some reprieve from loadshedding during the warmer months of the year.
Mark Allewell | Smart geyser devices key to energy efficiency & reducing costly insurance claims
27-10-23 / Mark Allewell Eskom recently initiated a pilot program in Fourways to remotely manage household electricity consumption through smart meters, with plans to expand the initiative nationwide. The move was discussed during Eskom's recent State of the System briefing, where strategies to reduce load-shedding were outlined.
Maximise energy efficiency in SA & reduce risk of costly insurance claims with smart technology
By Mark Allewell, CEO at Sensor Networks Eskom recently initiated a pilot program in Fourways to remotely manage household electricity consumption through smart meters, with plans to expand the initiative nationwide. The move was discussed during Eskom's recent State of the System briefing, where strategies to reduce load-shedding were outlined.
Letter to the editor: smart geysers would help end load shedding
There’s no need to turn our geysers off. Instead, South Africa should be driving the adoption of smart geysers.
The Loadshedding Solution That Empowers South Africans
By Mark Allewell of Sensor Networks In a bid to minimise South Africa’s ongoing loadshedding woes, Eskom has announced plans to install ‘smart’ meters in homes across the country. According to Electricity Minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, these tools will enable Eskom to remotely monitor and control South Africans’ geysers, in order to reduce the pressure on the national grid.
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