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Richards Bay emerges as Africa’s next energy hub

IOL · 20 September 2026 at 22:00

Richards Bay emerges as Africa’s next energy hub

Richards Bay’s world-class port, strategic location and expanding energy infrastructure could transform the city into a major industrial and energy hub, creating jobs, attracting investment and strengthening South Africa’s competitiveness across Africa.

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