Kenya allocates Sh600m to restore rural mini-grids
Kenya is a leader in East Africa for expanding electricity access, increasing the rate from 37% in 2013 to 79% in 2023 Read More at ESI Africa
Eco Smart Pest Control Highlights Critical Flaws in DIY Bedbug Treatment Methods
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – Eco Smart Pest Control, a leading SAPCA-approved pest management company, has released comprehensive analysis demonstrating the significant limitations and risks associated with DIY bedbug control methods. With over a decade of experience in eco-friendly pest management, the company details why professional intervention remains essential for effective bedbug elimination. DIY Methods Fail …
Sealtek Cape Shares Professional Insights on Safeguarding South African Properties Against Water Infiltration
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – Leading waterproofing specialists are raising awareness about the critical importance of professional balcony waterproofing as a key defence against structural damage and costly repairs. With balconies representing one of the most vulnerable areas of any property, expert guidance emphasises the need for proactive protection measures. Balconies face unique challenges in …
South Africa: Coal to remain central to energy mix to at least 2040
Newly appointed FutureCoal chairman and Seriti Resources CEO Mike Teke pushed back against what he called the “coal closet” mentality Read More at ESI Africa
Africa’s climate challenge: Fair fossil exit, finance
Nearly 600 million people across the African continent still lack access to electricity. Close to one billion rely on traditional biofuels for cooking. Africa is also very vulnerable to climate change, even though it has contributed less than 5% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions over the past 170 years. Speeding up the move to …
Africa: AI, data, climate action key to unlocking water finance
Panelists’ overall message at the AU-Africa Water Investment Programme (AU-AIP) Water Summit 2025 in Cape Town emphasised AI’s role in improving efficiency, equity, and accountability in the water sector Read More at ESI Africa
Installers Urged to Act Ahead of Looming Legislation
Installers are being encouraged to switch to efficient secondary hot water circulators ahead of anticipated legislation that will ban inefficient versions of these domestic and commercial plumbing products. The callout comes from Wilo, amid a growing expectation that directives aimed at making hot water circulators mirror the changes to legislation pertaining to heating circulators will …
Leading trade association SELECT urges public to check tradespeople’s ID after notorious conman is jailed
Scotland’s largest construction trade association, SELECT, has urged the public to always check identification before allowing tradespeople into their home following the jailing of a serial fraudster who posed as an electrician to target the elderly. The campaigning body issued the reminder after 64-year-old Robert Markward was this week sentenced to nine years in prison …
Balancing cost-reflective tariffs and affordable electricity
In this exclusive podcast Professor Vally Padayachee delves into the intricate dynamic affecting electricity utilities, Eskom, municipalities and consumers Read More at ESI Africa
GOVERNMENT MUST LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD FOR LANDLORDS AND TENANTS TO SUPERCHARGE UPTAKE OF SOLAR PV IN COMMERCIAL LEASEHOLDS
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: electime 18th August 2025 Renewable energy firm, RenEnergy is urging the government to remove barriers to solar photovoltaic (PV) deployment in commercial leasehold properties, following the publication of a joint whitepaper with South Norfolk and Broadland District Council. Entitled ‘Solar PV on Commercial Leasehold …
City Plumbing launches new solar hubs for easy access to solar essentials
City Plumbing has created a network of dedicated solar hubs across England and Scotland to help installers get what they need, faster, and keep solar projects on track. The new solar hubs offer a variety of essential solar products, making it easier for customers to access the last-minute items they need to complete installations and …
Energy access and affordability in Zambia
The Summit takes place 27-28 August at the Pamodzi Hotel, Lusaka Read More at ESI Africa
Rogue Trader HOTSPOTS revealed – How BAD is your area?
New FOI data reveals the UK hotspots for rogue trader reports Greater London, Yorkshire & The Humber and East Anglia top the list for UK hot spots The top five trades most likely to be exploited by rogue traders include electrical work, roofing work and plumbing Households urged to ‘know who’s knocking’ to avoid falling …
Job opportunity: IFC seeks Operations Analyst in Senegal
The position will be based in Dakar, Senegal, and will report to the Manager, FIG Upstream and Advisory, North, West and Central Africa Read More at ESI Africa
How Students Can Stay Up to Date with the Industry Through NAPIT Foundation
It’s that time of year again when students are taking the next step in starting their careers as they collect their exam results. Whether it is GCSEs, A Levels or T Levels, young learners should be proud of their efforts no matter the result. It can be challenging to determine the next steps and your …
Leicester College students celebrate third T Level results day
Results revealed on 14 August for the third cohort of students to complete T Levels at Leicester College Leicester College welcomed students collecting their T Level results at its Abbey Park Campus on Thursday 14 August 2025. Leicester College T Level students achieved an 87 per cent pass rate this year, with 59 per cent …
New College Durham Celebrates Outstanding Student Achievements in 2025 Results
Students Unveil Their Triumphs in T-Levels, A-Levels, and Level 3 Qualifications at New College Durham! New College Durham (NCD) is absolutely delighted to celebrate the incredible achievements of their T-Level, A-Level, and BTEC Level 3 students as they receive their results today. Introduced in 2020/21, T Levels are not just qualifications; they’re exciting new routes …
C-TEC announces CPD-certified Open Days
Like & share this news article: News Posted by: electime 15th August 2025 Leading life-safety systems manufacturer, C-TEC, is hosting three CPD-certified Open Days on 16/17/18 September at its world-class manufacturing facility in Wigan. Featuring a new BS 5839-1 2025 update presentation on the real-world implications of the standard, product demonstrations and delicious food, attendees will …
We need to go beyond legislation for safety, says Fire Aware
Growing fire safety industry organisation Fire Aware aims to change the culture of the built environment sector by introducing a moral code of conduct via a series of charters designed to influence how member companies behave in upholding their duty of care. The expanding industry body is leading the way by focusing on the moral …
Cape Town lights up 170 homes in Dontse Yakhe
The municipality said it will spend R21.4m in 2025/26 for electrification projects across the metro Read More at ESI Africa
Greener farming can boost earnings of 33m women in Africa
Written by Lesley Hope, Lecturer: Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, School of Agriculture and Technology, University of Energy and Natural Resources Read More at ESI Africa
Bargaining Council for the Civil Engineering Industry’s (BCCEI) Three-Year Deal: A Blueprint for Stability
Bargaining Council for the Civil Engineering Industry’ s (BCCEI) Three-Year Deal: A Blueprint for Stability Wage certainty for workers and planning power for employers could give South Africa’s civil engineering sector the boost it needs to build faster, better, and together. In the middle of South Africa’s daily economic noise, a quiet but important deal …
Eskom calls for bids on 291MW solar PV, phased rollout
Eskom has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for 291MW of Eskom renewable energy projects (Solar PV) that will be commissioned in phases. Deadline: 19 September 2025 The utility will host a virtual briefing meeting on 2 September, 2025. Eskom Distribution is advancing its customer-centric product offering by introducing a Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreement …
Africa: Municipalities must change water funding models
There needs to be a change in how water revenues are allocated in the continent, ensuring they are re-invested into the sector rather than elsewhere – experts Read More at ESI Africa