South Africa can turn the energy crisis into economic opportunity

Rapid deployment of renewables and co-operation between government and business are signs of progress

14 January 2024 - 00:00 By james mackay

There is an old saying: “Never waste a good crisis” — and load-shedding has given us two opportunities to prove its value. ..

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