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South Africa’s Green Revolution: The Launch of a Hydrogen Economy

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South Africa is leading the way in the green hydrogen revolution. Its ambitious plans to use hydrogen energy to combat climate change, boost economic growth, and enhance energy reliability could potentially reduce the nation’s emissions by 10 to 15%. The Hydrogen Society Roadmap for South Africa outlines the country’s goals to build a globally competitive hydrogen economy, and its success could contribute an additional 3.6% to South Africa’s GDP by 2050, generating over 370,000 jobs. South Africa’s robust capital markets and favorable conditions for renewable energy generation make it uniquely poised to spearhead this revolution.

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South Africa and Germany Establish Joint Task Force for Green Hydrogen

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South Africa and Germany have signed a declaration of intent to establish the South African German Hydrogen Task Force. This joint task force aims to explore and develop the green hydrogen market, which has emerged as a promising new frontier in the realm of clean energy. Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, the Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, and German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck have committed their respective nations to collaborate in tapping into the immense potential of the green hydrogen economy.

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South Africa’s Progress in Infrastructure Development

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As South Africa commemorates Africa Month, it is an opportunity to reflect on the country’s strides in building a united, nonracial, nonsexist, and prosperous society. Among the key areas where progress has been made is infrastructure development, spearheaded by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) under the stewardship of Minister Sihle Zikalala.