Africa is keen to pursue nuclear power and Russia has occupied two nuclear energy plants in Ukraine
Water scarcity has rendered hydropower impractical, shifting focus to coal and nuclear energy
The former Eskom chief executive believes the answer lies in nuclear power This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail &…
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Legal processes required to grant a licence for South Africa’s nuclear power plant have not been followed, civil society organisations say
Some argue that nuclear power will get us to our clean energy goals faster, but other experts say it is unsafe, unaffordable and unnecessary
The project will extend operating life of South Africa’s only nuclear power plant by another 20 years
Nuclear sector says it should be poised to take up more than 50% of the 24GW left vacant by coal
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday tightened the screws further on Iran with sanctions on its mining industry
Are there cheaper alternatives to nuclear power to alleviate energy shortages in Africa?
Kenya has engaged the International Atomic Energy Agency and signed multilateral letters of intent in pursuit of nuclear power.
“The nexus of nuclear, climate and global security is a critical intersection.”
Nuclear build dreams continue to stand in the way of the country being able to nourish itself with a mix of sun, wind and other energy sources.
Speaking to press on the matter, Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas said the treasury was guided by the IRP.
