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Data Centres And Africa’s Infrastructure Challenge: Growth, Resources And Resilience.

South Africa's data centre boom presents a critical infrastructure challenge: can aging water systems and fragile utilities support decades of operation while protecting constitutional water rights? As communities mobilize against new developments and Eskom grapples with surplus capacity, the decisions made today will determine whether digital growth strengthens or strains the nation's resources.

South Africa Environment

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ENS

From Scraps To Solutions: How Biogas Could Transform South Africa's Energy Future

South Africa faces mounting energy poverty and waste management challenges, yet a transformative solution lies in its organic waste streams.

South Africa Environment

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ENS

Approved But Unconnected: South Africa’s Renewable Energy Paradox

South Africa's environmental approval process has achieved remarkable efficiency, authorizing 4,861 MW of electricity generation capacity in just 100 days.

South Africa Environment

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ENS

Africa’s Energy Evolution: Promise And Constraint

Following the conclusion of the 2026 Africa Energy Forum in Cape Town, one observation is clear: the energy sector across the African continent is evolving at pace.

South Africa Energy

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ENS

South Africa Renewable Energy Sector

South Africa Energy

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SNG Grant Thornton

Energy: Security, Transition And Powering Infrastructure

Worldwide Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

South Africa's Climate Change Framework: A New Operating Reality For Mining

South Africa Energy

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ENS

Scaling Sustainability: How The Mid-market Is Future-proofing Growth

South Africa Commercial

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SNG Grant Thornton

Update On The EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

South Africa Energy

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Webber Wentzel

The East African Insider – Week 9TH – 15TH AUGUST 2025

South Africa Energy

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Shikana Group

Spotlight On: Busisiwe Sibeko

South Africa Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Congestion Curtailment Approved By NERSA – An Attempt To Free Up Grid Connection Capacity For Wind Energy Facilities In The Eastern And Western Cape Regions

South Africa Energy

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Fasken

Benefits Of A Unified African Energy Market

South Africa Energy

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ENS

Commentary: South Africa's Energy Transition

South Africa Energy

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Fairbridges

When Does A Business Rescue Practitioner Become Personally Liable For A Company's Debts?

South Africa Commercial

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Adams & Adams

From AI Policy To AI Governance

South Africa Media & IT

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ENS

Checkout, But Make It AI: Legal Considerations For Shopping Agents

South Africa Privacy

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ENS

Crypto Crosses The Border: SARB Maps The Next Phase Of Crypto Regulation

South Africa Finance

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ENS

Data Centres And Africa’s Infrastructure Challenge: Growth, Resources And Resilience.

South Africa Environment

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Sustainability At The Forefront At SONA 2025

President Cyril Ramaphosa's 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA) set the stage for South Africa's development trajectory, with sustainability and inclusivity at the heart of his vision.

South Africa Energy

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SNG Grant Thornton

72 Hours Of Trump's Presidency – What Are The Implications For Africa?

Barely a few hours after the seat that Biden occupied became cold, Trump got to work. Hours after his swearing-in, he commenced signing executive orders that will have a major impact on Africa.

Worldwide International

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Shikana Group

South Africa Looks To Strengthen Carbon Tax For 2026: New Measures To Drive Emissions Reductions

South Africa's efforts to tackle climate change are intensifying as government looks to sharpen its focus on emissions reductions. The Climate Change Act, signed on 23 July 2024, underscores this commitment.

South Africa Environment

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Petroleum In The Age Of ESG

Internationally the sentiment is to move away from fossil fuel, given that globally we teeter on the tipping point and are likely to exceed the temperature increase...

Worldwide Energy

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ENS

Draft Tax Bills Published For Public Comment - Important Changes Proposed

South Africa Tax

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Fasken

ENS Tax In Brief - Issue 127 | 2024-08

South Africa Tax

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ENS

South Africa And Green Hydrogen: At An Economic Turning Point?

South Africa Energy

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Norton Rose Fulbright

As We Strive To Create A Sustainable Future, We Should Not Forget History's Lessons

South Africa Environment

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Norton Rose Fulbright

Renewable Energy In South Africa: A Brief Guide To Engineering & Procurement Agreements

South Africa Energy

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Andersen in South Africa

B-BBEE Trust Governance For Renewable Energy In South Africa

South Africa Energy

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Andersen in South Africa

Unlocking Renewable Energy: New Norms Streamline Battery Storage And Expansion Of Solar PV

South Africa Energy

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ENS

Powering Africa's Future: Opportunities And Challenges For Foreign Investment In Renewable Energy

South Africa Energy

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Andersen in South Africa

Mining's Humpty Dumpty Cries Out To Be Put Together Again

South Africa Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Greening The Workplace: ESG In South Africa

South Africa Environment

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Consolidated Employers Organisation

Unlocking Renewable Energy: New Norms Streamline Battery Storage And Expansion Of Solar PV

On 27 March 2024, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment ("Minister") published the Norm for the Exclusion of Identified Activities Associated...

South Africa Energy

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Powering Africa's Future: Opportunities And Challenges For Foreign Investment In Renewable Energy

Africa, a continent brimming with sunshine, wind and geothermal potential, is poised for a renewable energy revolution. As a leading South African professional services firm...

South Africa Energy

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Andersen in South Africa

Mining's Humpty Dumpty Cries Out To Be Put Together Again

If SA is to attract investment into the sector, the serious challenges range from illegal mining to raising capital.

South Africa Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Greening The Workplace: ESG In South Africa

The escalating focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors is reshaping the landscape of business operations globally. South African businesses...

South Africa Environment

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Consolidated Employers Organisation

The Launch Of The Voluntary Carbon Market In South Africa

South Africa Environment

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ENS

Why A Construction Lawyer Is Essential For Your Project

South Africa boasts a vibrant and dynamic construction industry, characterised by a blend of modern infrastructure and a burgeoning demand for housing and commercial spaces.

South Africa Real Estate

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Tiefenthaler Africa

A Chattering Of Starlings – African Holdcos

Earlier this year, a consortium led by Infinity Energy and Masdar acquired onshore wind platform Lekela Power from emerging markets private equity powerhouse Actis...

South Africa Finance

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Bracewell

Africa Climate Summit Results In The Nairobi Declaration

The inaugural Africa Climate Summit ("ACS") held in Nairobi earlier this month culminated with the adoption of the "African Leaders Nairobi Declaration on Climate Change and Call to Action"

South Africa Environment

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ENSafrica TMT ENSight - Issue 17

Welcome to the 17th issue of ENSafrica's TMT ENSight, focusing on topics, news and analysis of novel and interesting developments in the technology, media, and telecommunications space.

South Africa Energy

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ENS

ESG Tracker SADC Region August 2023

Worldwide Environment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

High Profile Cyberattacks Increase Emphasis Upon Cyber Resilience In South Africa's Energy Sector

South Africa Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Green Accountability: A Crucial Yardstick For Making The Green Economy Work

South Africa Energy

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ENS

Boosting Renewable Energy Access In Africa: A Path Towards Sustainability

South Africa Energy

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Centurion Law Group

Harnessing The Sun: The Potential Of Solar Energy In Africa

South Africa Energy

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Centurion Law Group

What Does ESG Mean For Oil And Gas Sector?

South Africa Energy

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ENS

South Africa's Energy Crisis: Guiding The Just Energy Transition

South Africa Energy

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Centurion Law Group

South Africa's Energy Ministry Has His Priorities Right; It's Time For The World To Respect Them

South Africa Energy

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Centurion Law Group

2023 Draft Tax Bills Released For Public Comment

South Africa Tax

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Harnessing Hydrogen Fuel: Students' Role In Advancing A Sustainable Energy Revolution

South Africa Energy

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Centurion Law Group

Platform Africa 2023: Our Take-Aways

South Africa Energy

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Norton Rose Fulbright

Inside Africa (Video)

Worldwide Energy

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Norton Rose Fulbright

South Africa's Just Energy Transition: Advancements And Investment Plan

South Africa Energy

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Centurion Law Group

ESG Tracker SADC Region June 2023

Worldwide Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Navigating Risks And Seizing Opportunities: The Transition To A Green Economy

South Africa Environment

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Adams & Adams

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