Ramokgopa again moots policy interventions to provide relief from Eskom hike
By: Terence Creamer 20th November 2024 Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, who is Eskom’s shareholder Minister, has reiterated his opposition to the utility... →
ActionSA urges SARB Governor to reduce interest rate by 50 bps
By: Thabi Shomolekae 20th November 2024 ActionSA appealed to South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago to reduce the interest rate by 50 basis points at the upcoming Monetary... →
Remodelled draft IRP to be unveiled next week for limited public consultation 
By: Terence Creamer 20th November 2024 A remodelled Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for electricity will be released to the public next week and is expected to deviate materially from the... →
ANC denies regulation of spaza shops prioritises foreign nationals
By: Thabi Shomolekae 20th November 2024 The African National Congress on Wednesday refuted what it termed misleading narratives, suggesting that the registration and regulation of all... →
South African inflation drops to lowest since June 2020
By: Reuters 20th November 2024 South Africa's annual inflation rate slowed sharply to 2.8% in October, data showed on Wednesday, setting the stage for another interest rate cut... →
Kenya eyes budget deficit of 3.8% of GDP in 2025/26 fiscal year
By: Reuters 20th November 2024 Kenya will target a budget deficit of 3.8% of GDP in the 2025/26 (July-June) financial year, a senior official at the ministry of finance said on... →
Govt warns public against interfering in spaza shop registrations
By: Thabi Shomolekae 20th November 2024 Government on Wednesday appealed to members of the public to not disturb the registration of spaza shops and other small and medium-sized business... →
Uncertainty emerges over looming deadline for analogue switch off
By: Natasha Odendaal 20th November 2024 As the gazetted date of December 31 draws closer for the years-delayed switch-off of the analogue broadcasting signals, the Department of... →
GOOD Party wants secret ballot in motion of no confidence against George deputy mayor
By: Thabi Shomolekae 20th November 2024 The GOOD Party has submitted a motion of no confidence against George municipality Deputy Mayor Raybin Figland, and has requested a secret ballot... →
Zimbabwe power tariff hike sparks 3 000 MW of energy investments
By: Bloomberg 20th November 2024 Zimbabwe’s decision to adopt tariffs that reflect costs has sparked a wave of investments in the energy sector that will help ease its power... →
Namibia aims to raise $450m to boost power generation
By: Bloomberg 20th November 2024 Namibia’s state-owned electricity utility plans to raise $450-million by selling bonds in the country and raising development bank loans to help... →
Treasury to suspend municipal funds over water debt
By: Bloomberg 20th November 2024 South Africa’s Treasury plans to withhold funds from five municipalities next month over their unpaid water bills, part of an effort to compel... →
South Africa will focus G20 presidency on inclusive growth, food security
By: Reuters 20th November 2024 South Africa will use its G20 presidency to focus on advancing inclusive economic growth, food security and artificial intelligence, President... →
