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Powering Up South Africa: The Energy Conversations dives deep into South Africa's energy revolution. Hosted by seasoned energy expert Thokozile Zambane and powered by Bayakha Infrastructure Partners and the African Energy Leadership Centre at Wits Business School, this bi-monthly podcast decodes the complexities of our energy future
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As we reflected on the release of the latest Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), one message rang clear: the energy sector was in transition, and ordinary South Africans needed to be more actively involved in the nation's energy policy trajectory and gain a better grasp of its challenges. With the pressing need to eradicate load-shedding, liberate the South African energy sector, and transition to a low-carbon economy, public engagement became paramount. That moment presented an opportunity for all citizens to have a voice and contribute meaningfully to the development of a sustainable and robust energy landscape for the nation.
Aimed at demystifying the South African energy sector, the bi-monthly episodes of Energy Conversations were made available on all major podcast platforms, giving listeners the opportunity to not only enhance their understanding of the complexities of the energy sector, but also engage with the experts.
Key Features of the Energy Conversations Podcast
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Conversations with industry specialists and experts: Prominent figures from academia, activism, policymaking, and industry leadership decoded complex energy concepts.
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Q&A interviews: Public queries were addressed, promoting grassroots understanding and encouraging active participation.
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Democratising the energy sector: Ordinary South Africans were empowered to contribute meaningfully to shaping a sustainable energy future for the nation, catalysing positive change and progress.