May 4, 2023
South Africa’s Power Grid Remains Vulnerable: Government’s Plans to Avoid Stage 11 Load-Shedding South Africa’s power grid is at risk of experiencing stage 11 load-shedding this winter if Eskom’s coal fleet’s capacity factor remains at...
Mar 10, 2023
Dear Reader… The fuel industry is going through big changes as we head towards a society focused on reduced carbon emissions. At the same time, unstable fuel prices are causing waves in the local economy, drastically affecting the ordinary citizen’s disposable...
Feb 9, 2023
Dear Reader As we enter the new year, we look back at how much the fuel sector has had to survive and what lies ahead for 2023. Fuel plays a critical role in SA’s (and the world’s) economy, so it is vital that we keep a close eye on its movements and effects on...
Dec 13, 2022
Dear Reader The year 2022 has been one for the history books with its many events that affected our daily living experiences (and expenses). As the year draws to a close, many South Africans wonder if there is a glimmer of hope amidst the rising costs. Here are some...
Nov 8, 2022
Dear Reader Thanks to a unique combination of the pandemic and a series of sociopolitical events ‒ both domestic and international ‒ times are tough. Fuel prices remain high, electricity is intermittent at best, and every sector is suffering as a result. Keep reading...