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Fin24 | Ramaphosa has spoken. Now government must act

It is one thing to know what needs to be done to get our economy growing again. It’s quite another to actually do what needs to be done

Mail & Guardian | Some tips for Eskom’s new boss

The public’s frustration with load-shedding has given the impression that Eskom’s multiple crises are beyond the government’s ability to resolve

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IOL | US burns fossil fuels, but cuts emissions

As many countries, including South Africa, try to mitigate the effects of climate change, the US has taken a strategic decision that will serve its economic interests: to continue to burn fossil fuels and cut emissions at the same time.

Fin24 | Transnet is on the right track – and it’s very good news

Transnet Chairman Popo Molefe has made important commitments that show that the state-owned logistics company could improve governance faster than skeptics would have it

Business Day | Only a national concerted effort can rescue Eskom and the economy

Business, in particular coal-mining companies, must participate in ending the power utility’s crisis, and not just be armchair commentators

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The Star | Turning growth, job promises into reality

PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa’s first State of the Nation Address after the election was received with some scepticism. Some of his political opponents questioned his dreams and urged him to face reality.
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Business Day | We demonise coal at our very real socio-economic peril

It’s not only the mines and jobs that are at risk; coal is the largest foreign currency earner for SA and contributes immensely to the country’s trade balance
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