Nuclear technology
‘SA’s coal power stations coming to the end of their lifespan’
Eskom’s chief nuclear officer Dave Nichols says nuclear technology is one of the only options South Africa has to ensure the lights stay on in the future.
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First on EWN: SA can't do without nuclear power in the future - Molefe
The Eskom CEO has discussed the importance of nuclear power in an exclusive interview with EWN.
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Nuclear sanctions lifted as Iran, US agree on prisoner swap
World powers lifted sanctions in return for Tehran complying with a deal to curb its nuclear ambitions.
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OPINION: Is the risk of nuclear war rising? Experts say yes
There seem to be multiple potential routes to a variety of potentially devastating state-on-state wars.
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'Lack of transparency' surrounds SA nuclear programme
Energy Dept says investing in nuclear tech can provide cheap and sustainable electricity for nearly 80 years.
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'SA can have cheap & sustainable electricity for nearly 80 years'
The Energy Department says this can be achieved if the country invests in nuclear technology.
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Draft nuclear deal calls for access to all Iranian sites
Iran and the six major powers will work to finalise the draft nuclear deal on Tuesday.
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France warns Iran over nuclear deal as deadline nears
France wants Tehran to provide inspectors access to all installations including military sites.
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Kerry questions Netanyahu's judgement as US-Israel row deepens
The Israeli leader accused world powers of abandoning a pledge to prevent Tehran from getting a nuclear bomb.
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China's foreign minister pushes Iran on nuclear deal
United State and Iranian officials suggest those deadlines are unlikely to change.
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Details on SA/Russia nuclear deal emerge
The nuclear deal seems to bind SA financially & holds the country liable for accidents at power plants.
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9,600 megawatts to be added to national grid
The nuclear power capacity will help Eskom keep the lights on.
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Russia sees chance of deal at nuclear talks with Iran
A senior Russian diplomat says if there’s a will in Washington & Tehran, a deal could be reached soon.
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No breakthrough in Iran nuclear talks
While all sides agree to keep talking, little progress has been made in overcoming significant disagreements.
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SA/Russia nuclear energy deal to create more jobs
The agreement will see Russia’s atomic energy agency providing up to eight nuclear reactors to South Africa.
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North Korea warned against nuclear test
China has used various diplomatic channels to warn North Korea against a fourth nuclear test.
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Solutions sought for Iran nukes
Iran says its nuclear programme is entirely peaceful and wants sanctions lifted.
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Iran, EU to meet on nuclear deal
Iran and the EU will meet to deliberate the implementation of a landmark nuclear deal.
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South Korea flexes nuclear muscle
South Korea unveils missile it says can hit North Korea's leaders.
