President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed Microsoft South Africa's recently announced investment of a further R5.4 billion to expand its cloud and AI infrastructure in South Africa to meet the growing demand for Azure services in the SADC region. 

The launch of PowerUp, a South African first, introduces an online platform designed to equip the country’s workforce with the skills required to meet industry demands. Developed as a key initiative under the South African Renewable Energy Masterplan (SAREM), PowerUp connects industry stakeholders with training institutions, facilitates the development of new qualifications, and addresses critical skills shortages.  

As well as reducing waste and carbon footprints, sustainability encompasses the conservation of biodiversity and environmental ecosystems, which have become a key element of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies.

The Just Transition was central to discussions during the recently concluded Finance in Common Summit 2025 held in Cape Town. At the core of the concept is ensuring that Africa’s shift to a greener economy is not only environmentally responsible, but also socially and economically inclusive, accelerating solutions for sustainable finance in Africa.

In its Electricity 2025 report, the International Energy Agency (IEA) states that strong growth in electricity demand is raising the curtain on a new Age of Electricity, with consumption set to soar to 2027.