My grandmother and I spent lots of time together in cars. In my formative years, she drove me around in her little turquoise Fiat Uno, from school to home to piano lessons, dancing eisteddfods, doctors’ appointments, etc. In her latter years, after the gear box in the Uno could grind no more, we swapped roles,…
It was a glamourous event hosted by TV presenter Loot Love, guest speaker Mike Mabasa (CEO of NAAMSA) and a troupe of ballerinas with electric lightbulbs sewn into their tutus. Tony Liu – CEO of Chery Group SA (holding co. of Omoda and Jaecoo) said their mission was to get South Africans to “Own the…
This strategic investment marks a significant endorsement of CHARGE’s mission to build climate-resilient infrastructure and accelerate South Africa’s transition to a net-zero transport economy. “This show of faith by the DBSA is not just financial—it is symbolic. We are truly grateful,” said Andries Malherbe, Director and Co-founder of CHARGE. The funding will enable the rollout…
Let’s be real for a second- when we think about investing, it often feels like something reserved for hedge funds, trust-fund babies, or people who somehow understand the stock market like it’s their mother tongue. But what if there was an investment that actually made sense for us young professionals trying to secure the bag…
A recent Copernicus study revealed some alarming numbers about the rising global temperatures we’ve seen over the past 10 years. These numbers have caught the attention of news platforms the world over, striking fear into the hearts of most. 2024 has been confirmed as the warmest year recorded globally. It is the first year in…
Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE) welcomes the signing of the 150% tax incentive for electric and hydrogen-powered vehicle manufacturers into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa. This follows a year of advocacy by CHARGE for government incentives to fast-track South Africa’s electric vehicle (EV) transition. The tax incentive comes into effect in 2026 and will enable manufacturers…
In the movie Synecdoche NY – a playwright – played by Philip Seymour Hoffman receives a grant to create his masterwork. As the movie progresses his vision becomes grander, and obstacles begin to block the staging of the masterpiece. Through careful direction it is unexpectedly revealed to the audience that years have gone by, and…
Yesterday, Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE) pledged R9.4 billion at the KwaZulu-Natal Investment Conference for the development of off-grid renewably powered electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the province. CHARGE also signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) in support of this project. CHARGE Executive Chairman Joubert Roux…
Strategies to respond to climate change fall into one of two camps: mitigation and adaptation. You’ve probably heard these terms being tossed around and for good reason. Understanding their meaning and implication is key to getting a grip on how to address current and future climate change. Simply put, adaptation means anticipating and responding to…
