Tag: Cape Town

EnergyPolicy

Energy Diversity Critical for Africa’s Power Development, Industry Leader Stresses

Africa must strategically balance all energy resources including coal and natural gas alongside renewables to meet growing electricity demands, according to industry leadership. The continent’s power development requires integrated approaches combining centralized grids with microgrid solutions tailored to regional needs.

Balanced Energy Approach Essential for African Development

Africa requires strategic utilization of all available energy resources, including coal, to address its substantial electricity generation challenges, according to reports from industry leadership. Joseph Adetuberu, Head of Commercial Operations at Nigerian enterprise Heirs Energy, emphasized this necessity during panel discussions at the Solar & Storage Live Cape Town 2025 conference.

by Sarah Collins
BusinessInfrastructure

Growthpoint Properties Invests in Cape Winelands Airport Development Project

Growthpoint Properties has become the investment, development and managing partner for the Cape Winelands Airport project. The R8-billion development is scheduled to begin construction early next year pending environmental approvals, with full commissioning targeted for 2028.

Major Property Investment in Aviation Infrastructure

Growthpoint Properties has made a significant initial investment in the Cape Winelands Airport development project, according to reports from both companies. The JSE-listed property group will serve as investment, development and managing partner for the ambitious aviation precinct development located northeast of Cape Town.

by Natalie Brooks