Cold play: Inside South Africa’s illegal coolant trade
Tulani Ngwenya investigates how a regulated climate-control industry is being undermined by informal dealers, weak enforcement and gaps in the supply chain...
04 August, 2026
ClimaTracker Investigations
The hidden cost of manganese
How a key mineral for the energy transition is destroying ecosystems and communities in South Africa's Northern Cape. Stephan Hofstatter, Marcello Rossi & Paul Tullis investigate ...
28 July, 2026
Transforming South Africa’s power grid, virtually
As South Africa's renewables boom creates millions of connected energy assets, Virtual Power Plants could transform homes into a smart network. Thabo Molelekwa investigates...
21 July, 2026
Beyond the build: Green jobs in SA’s renewables industry
South Africa's renewable energy industry has created tens of thousands of jobs, but most disappear once construction ends. Refilwe Mochoari and Thabo Molelekwa investigate...
07 July, 2026
Titanium, conflict and consent
Andiswa Matikinca investigates a case of history repeating itself as another rural Eastern Cape community stands united in resistance against a proposed heavy-minerals mine...
01 July, 2026
The people beneath Malawi’s minerals rush
Malawi’s emerging mining industry pits economic promise against environmental, cultural concerns. Mbauwo Chavula investigates...
18 June, 2026
Is local lagging?
Billions are flowing into South Africa's green economy. #PowerTracker investigates whether local manufacturers, workers and communities are truly benefitting...
04 June, 2026
A silent killer lurks in Zimbabwe coal capital’s rivers
The rivers in Hwange carry toxic waste from coal mines, sickening residents, livestock and fish alike. Could selenium poisoning be the culprit? Oscar Nkala investigates...
22 May, 2026
Botswana bets on gas boost for flagging economy
Watchdogs are worried about a lack of transparency around a flagship project – and warn against risks for local communities, wildlife and ecosystems. Sello Motseta investigates...
31 March, 2026
Vaal’s Hydrogen Hub: Big promises, empty fields
A flagship green hydrogen project is positioned to support industrial development — but there’s no sign of it, and little awareness among locals. #PowerTracker investigates...
25 March, 2026