AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoGreen Hydrogen Momentum: Minister of Electricity and Energy Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa joined a virtual Africa Green Hydrogen Summit push, arguing Africa can become a hub for low-emissions hydrogen value chains as BRICS backs cooperation on zero- and low-emissions hydrogen. Circular Economy & Marine Pollution: A harbour-based pilot at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront recycled nearly 25 tonnes of end-of-life fishing nets in its first year, shredding nets into reusable plastic flakes to cut landfill and marine waste. Extreme Weather Response: eThekwini put emergency teams on high alert for Level 4 disruptive rainfall in southern KZN, warning of flooding, low visibility and fast-flowing water. Air Quality & Health: A South African study linked air pollution to higher pneumococcal disease risk, calling for stronger air-quality improvements. Energy Security Watch: Business leaders warn SA is “sleepwalking” toward a gas cliff as industrial gas demand may outstrip supply in two years. Local Green Industry: GameChange Energy completed its Genius Tracker system for the 283MW Mooi Plaats Solar PV plant in the Northern Cape, supporting decarbonisation for mining operations. Waste Electricals: ERA NPC announced the South Africa 2026 Local Circularity Summit and E-Waste Festival in Cape Town ahead of International E-Waste Day.
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