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

On 20 June 2025, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa ("NERSA") published the reasons for its decision to approve the National Transmission Company of South Africa's ("NTCSA's") application for congestion...

South Africa Energy

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Fasken

The East African Insider – Week 7 To 13th June 2025

Welcome to this week's East Africa investment trends newsletter, where we unpack the major fiscal and economic developments shaping the region's investment landscape.

South Africa Government

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Shikana Group

Benefits Of A Unified African Energy Market

Creating a unified regulatory environment for the African Energy Market presents significant challenges, particularly given the continent's diversity.

South Africa Energy

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ENS

Draft Mineral Resources And Development Bill Published For Comment

The Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources ("Minister") has published the long-awaited draft Mineral Resources Development Bill, 2025 ("2025 Bill")...

South Africa Energy

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ENS

Commentary: South Africa's Energy Transition

South Africa Energy

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Managing Risks Associated With Autonomous Systems In Energy And Resource Management

South Africa Energy

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Sustainability At The Forefront At SONA 2025

South Africa Energy

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SNG Grant Thornton

ESG Frameworks Within The African Oil And Gas Sector Benefit Operators And Communities If Seen As A Strategic Tool

South Africa Energy

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Webber Wentzel

The Communities We Leave Behind: Charting A Sustainable Legacy For Mining In South Africa

South Africa Energy

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Webber Wentzel

Harnessing The Potential Of Critical Minerals In Southern Africa: A Catalyst For Sustainable Growth

South Africa Energy

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Webber Wentzel

Confluence Of Geopolitics, Energy, And Trade Is Driving Change In African Mining Industry

South Africa Energy

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Webber Wentzel

The Electricity Regulation Amendment Act And South Africa's New Era Of Electricity Market Transformation

South Africa Energy

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Webber Wentzel

Energy Transition Brings Mining Beneficiation Into Focus. Who Wins?

South Africa Energy

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Webber Wentzel

The Future Of Mining Depends On The Industry's Ability To Finance Itself

South Africa Energy

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Webber Wentzel

New Rules For Payment Providers: What You Need To Know About The Draft Directive On Payment Activities

South Africa Finance

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ENS

Justice Clicked: Landmark Cybercrime Conviction Shakes South Africa's Digital Underworld

South Africa Criminal

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ENS

Tax Focus - May/June Edition | 2025

South Africa Tax

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SNG Grant Thornton

AI And Water Systems: Conservation Tool Or Resource Drain?

South Africa Environment

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ENS

South Africa Tax

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ENS

African Mining Looks Offshore

The African mining industry is an attractive destination for many global mining companies, but structuring deals on the continent is not always straightforward for foreign investors in the sector.

South Africa Energy

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Conyers

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

Balancing Fairness And Justice In Unlawful Administrative Action

When administrative actions fail to meet procedural standards, businesses can find themselves at risk of losing vast amounts of capital, even if the projects themselves are critical to economic growth.

South Africa Litigation

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Fasken

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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ENS

Petroleum In The Age Of ESG

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

The Consequences Of Municipalities Letting Electricity Amounts Accumulate

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

When Is An Entity "Directly Affected" By Administrative Decisions?

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

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

Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill: A Step In The Right Direction To End Load Shedding And The Eskom Monopoly?

South Africa Energy

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ENS

Practical Challenges And Legal Complexities – Does SARS Owe You A Mineral Royalty Refund?

South Africa Energy

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ENS

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

South Africa Energy

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Andersen in South Africa

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

Last month, the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) made history by passing South Africa's inaugural legislation that specifically addresses the impacts of climate change.

South Africa Environment

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Norton Rose Fulbright

Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill: A Step In The Right Direction To End Load Shedding And The Eskom Monopoly?

The National Council of Provinces ("NCOP") adopted the Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill (the "Bill") on 16 May 2024, following its passage through the National Assembly on 14 March 2024.

South Africa Energy

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ENS

Practical Challenges And Legal Complexities – Does SARS Owe You A Mineral Royalty Refund?

Promulgated in November 2009, the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Royalty Act No. 28 of 2008 (‘Royalty Act') has been in effect for almost 14 years.

South Africa Energy

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ENS

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

South Africa's commitment to renewable energy is undeniable. With a growing number of projects in wind, solar and bioenergy, the need for efficient and secure Engineering...

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

LEWIS MCDONALD: Back To The Future As Hydrogen Faces Bars In Changing Science Fiction To Fact

Hydrogen power has attracted hype and disillusion before. But with increased realism, policy support and the pressing need for carbon-free energy, will it be third time lucky?...

Worldwide Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

Sovereign Guarantees For Energy Projects In Africa

Investors may be wary of of committing funds to energy projects in Africa because they perceive the risks to be too great.

South Africa Energy

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Norton Rose Fulbright

Chambers Global 2024 Rankings Confirm Our Market-Leading Status In Africa

Herbert Smith Freehills' Africa practice continues to perform strongly in the 2024 edition of Chambers Global, with top tier rankings in the following Africa-wide categories...

South Africa Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Corruption Affecting The Mining Industry: Reflections From The 2024 Mining Indaba

South Africa Energy

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Norton Rose Fulbright

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

South Africa Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Protecting Our Water – A Closer Look At Proposed Amendments To The National Water Act

South Africa Energy

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ENS

Greening The Workplace: ESG In South Africa

South Africa Environment

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Consolidated Employers Organisation

Key Takeaways From ENS | Namibia's Inter-office Panel Discussion On ESG

South Africa Environment

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ENS

South Africa Faces Hard Negotiations At COP28

South Africa Environment

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Norton Rose Fulbright

The Launch Of The Voluntary Carbon Market In South Africa

South Africa Environment

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ENS

Disposal Of Business And Assets In South Africa In The Energy Sector

South Africa Energy

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Andersen in South Africa

Africa's Energy Development Needs Financial Solutions

South Africa Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

M&A Trends In The Renewable Energy Sector In South Africa And Beyond

South Africa Energy

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Andersen in South Africa

Sustainable Finance: A Spotlight On Africa

South Africa Finance

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Burges Salmon

ESG Tracker SADC Region September 2023

Worldwide Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Why A Construction Lawyer Is Essential For Your Project

South Africa Real Estate

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Tiefenthaler Africa

A Chattering Of Starlings – African Holdcos

South Africa Finance

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Bracewell

Africa Climate Summit Results In The Nairobi Declaration

South Africa Environment

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ENS

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