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Snow on the ground in Johannesburg in July sees load shedding return
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ArcelorMittal South Africa posts $25mn loss in half year to June 2023 due to worsening electricity shortage
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Africa’s untapped offshore wind energy potential
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Costs surge in offshore wind, rattling the sector
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Aseel Oilfield secures energy, minerals deals in Zanzibar
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South Africa’s power utility Eskom needs more time, resources to finance grid expansion, says minister
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