Why Sasol still calls the climate shots
Extreme climate events pose a significant threat to the economy. So how is it that South Africa has one of the most lax climate…
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Sasol makes short work of South Africa’s carbon pledges
Sasol seems to have fudged both its tax contribution and jobs claims as it pushes back against National Treasury’s carbon tax plans…
Eskom’s R92bn ‘gift’ for South32
South32’s Hillside smelter gets a 50% discount from Eskom. The power utility says South Africa receives a ‘net benefit’, but there is no evidence…
AGMs: Going online to virtually dodge accountability?
Online-only AGMs are catching on in the UK and South Africa, with cost-cutting cited as the motive. But critics say they weaken shareholder accountability…
Chasing Ramokgopa’s R60bn nuclear unicorn
South Africa’s nuclear ambitions are back with a bang. But the odds of new nuclear assets going online any time soon are slim…
Sustainable funds bloodied – but not beaten
ESG funds face global outflows as Trump’s anti-sustainability agenda spreads. But reports of their death are premature – especially in South Africa…
Being polite to AI might cost – but it’s worth it
Being polite to AI costs ‘tens of millions of dollars’ – never mind the climate costs. Is it worth it?…
Motsepe’s ARC accused of ‘despicable’ bid to mine national park
A lengthy fight between the WWF and African Rainbow Capital has taken a new twist over a brazen attempt to mine inside the West Coast…
Elliott makes a mint as Big Oil wrestles with identity crisis
Critics who argued the commitment of energy giants to renewables was greenwashing will feel vindicated by their haste in pivoting back to oil…
Why fund managers need to become more active
If active managers don’t challenge weak boards, governance will keep going downhill…
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