One of the biggest energy conferences and exhibitions – or one that is growing fast in impetus – is the much anticipated Africa Energy Indaba. It is currently being held (19 to 21 February) at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg.

The South African Local Government Association (Salga) is concerned about Eskom's proposed tariff increase, and fears the effect of the new proposals will badly impact both consumers and municipalities.

Massive offshore gas discoveries in eastern and southern Africa have the potential to transform the region into a major player in the global energy arena.

The AfDB and Climate Investment Funds for a Climate-Smart Africa is the African Development Bank’s second semi-annual report on its work to implement CIF in Africa, covering July to December 2012.

According to David Bartlett, head of IBM’s Smarter Buildings initiative, there is a global urgency to create smarter cities, corporate buildings and campuses.