Credit Card Swipe Fee Ruling Overturned
A U.S. judge from North Dakota has vacated the Federal Reserve’s credit card swipe fee regulation that capped the amount banks can charge merchants for processing transactions. The ruling says swipe fees set by the Federal Reserve set the cap too high, causing financial stress for small- to mid-size retailers. The summary judgment granted was…
Women in STEM: A Journey towards gender equity in South Africa
Deep-seated stereotypes, unequal access to resources and opportunity, and workplace disparities continue to hinder women’s success in STEM fields Read More at ESI Africa
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Leading the charge on renewables at cities in Africa
The African Power & Energy Elites: People and Projects honours trailblazers closing the energy and water access gap and improving systems already in place. Read More at ESI Africa
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10 lessons South Africa can learn from Norway’s EV revolution
The African nation must not miss out on EV-related industrialisation, panellists agreed, highlighting the need for investment and cooperation Read More at ESI Africa
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South Africa: Energy shift eroding municipal revenue models
Veer Ramnarain, President of the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE) told ESI Africa Editor-in-Chief that there are several drivers behind this Read More at ESI Africa
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Kenya lights up a village a day – timeline
The East African nation is aiming for 100% electrification rate by 2030, with the rollout of energy projects across its rural areas key to achieving this Read More at ESI Africa
WomenIN stories: South Africa marks Women’s Month
The WomenIn Festival returns to Cape Town from 13 to 14 November this year at the Newslands Cricket Ground Read More at ESI Africa
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Kenya’s bold move: Olkaria VII geothermal power approved
Kenya has an installed power generation capacity of 1,726MW, with geothermal energy accounting for a significant amount of that total Read More at ESI Africa
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Clear Rivers Campaign in Mpumalanga concluded
Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo concludes Clear Rivers Campaign in Mpumalanga, reaffirms ongoing commitment to river clean-ups Freepik Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo officially concluded the 2025 Clear Rivers Campaign with a hands-on clean-up at the tributary of the Klipspruit in Lynnville, Emalahleni Local Municipality, on Saturday, 26 July 2025. The Deputy Minister was joined by Mpumalanga…
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Valspar Names Warm Eucalyptus as 2026 Color of the Year
Valspar recently announced Warm Eucalyptus as its 2026 Color of the Year. Warm Eucalyptus reflects a naturally restorative and serene feel, offering a calm and grounding design. “Warm Eucalyptus is more than just a beautiful shade of green, it’s a reflection of the comfort we crave in our homes,” says Sue Kim, director of color…
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The LIA Announces Ricky Nuttall as Keynote Speaker for Inaugural TECH-X Conference
A Powerful Opening to a Groundbreaking Day of Technical Excellence in Lighting The Lighting Industry Association (LIA) is proud to announce Ricky Nuttall as the keynote speaker for the inaugural TECH-X: Technical Excellence Conference, taking place on Wednesday 10th September 2025 at Convene, 133 Houndsditch in the City of London. A former firefighter, mental health…
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Leicester College to construct new Electrotechnical Workshop and Test & Inspection Lab at Freemen’s Park Campus for next generation of electricians
Leicester College is constructing a new Electrotechnical Workshop and Test and Inspection Lab at its Freemen’s Park Campus in the city. The new facility will provide T Level, Technical Level 2, and evening Level 2 and 3 programme learners with greater exposure to a broader range of industry-standard materials, tools and equipment, significantly enhancing their…