Manure-to-power plant to be built in Heidelberg
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Ebrahim Patel says SA could face more job losses
According to Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel, South Africa could face another round of job losses as the recession further damages consumer demand.
More private power producers likely to enter SA market
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New energy saving game on MXit
A new game, called the Save It! Digital game, available free on the internet and on MXit, is set to keep youngsters entertained for hours, while teaching them to save energy.
SA, Angola to cooperate in oil sector
South Africa and the oil-rich Angola signed a number of trade agreements including cooperation in the oil sector, following major bilateral talks aimed at strengthening economic relations recently.
Seminars for Mining and Industrial Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving
A Sustainable Systems Approach to Industrial Electricity Management
Five day short course
The Geostatistical Association of Southern Africa in conjunction with the School of Mining Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand is pleased to present a five day short course on: MINN 7061: Sampling: Theory and Methods by Francis Pitard from 12th -16th October 2009 at the University of the Witwatersrand.
2nd Petroleum Industry Fundamentals: Management Training Workshop - 8 September 2009
This special one-day Program hosted by Global Pacific & Partners is uniquely designed for new and existing players seeking fuller understanding of the world and Africa upstream oil and gas game. The Workshop provides essential training and insights on the basic global oil industry framework across the value-chain and the character of the petroleum business from exploration to discoveries and development to production, including critical above-ground issues for management.
16th Africa Oil Week 2009: 2-6 November 2009, Cape Town
The 16th Africa Oil Week 2009 (2-6th November, Cape Town), held by Global Pacific & Partners, is the world's largest, longest-established, and highest-level Annual Conference in or on Africa, covering oil, gas-LNG and the energy value chain, with 66 senior executive Speakers, key Exhibitors from the industry, and around 750 delegates through the week.
Civil society should be directly involved in determining SA's energy future
Members of a coalition of civil society bodies, community-based organisations, labour unions and social movements that engage on energy issues, known as the South African Energy Caucus, have called for open discussions and engagement with government about South Africa's energy future and security.
Electricity brings hope to Mushiyane residents
The residents of Mushiyane, outside Giyani, have something to smile about. President Jacob Zuma on Sunday officially switched-on an electrification project in Mushiyane, by cutting a ribbon in a mud house headed by Sidwell Hlungwane, 21.
