AFD sees others adding to $432m South Africa climate loan
By: Bloomberg 8th November 2024 The head of France’s state development bank expects other development finance institutions to add to a €400-million ($432-million) climate loan for... →
Fikile Mbalula says Zille’s interference in ANC internal affairs shows ‘shameless’ bid for power, influence 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 7th November 2024 The African National Congress (ANC) has “categorically rejected” what it labels baseless claims by Democratic Alliance (DA) Federal Council... →
DRDGOLD’s Ergo solar plant receives formal Eskom grid connection certificate
By: Martin Creamer 7th November 2024 The large solar electricity plant at DRDGOLD’s Ergo gold tailings retreatment operation has received a formal grid connection certificate from... →
Nersa calls those wanting to make presentations on Eskom’s tariff hike to apply immediately
By: Terence Creamer 7th November 2024 The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has called on stakeholders wanting to make oral presentations on Eskom’s sixth multiyear... →
‘A testament to unity’: Ramaphosa unveils King Shaka statue in Durban
By: Thabi Shomolekae 7th November 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa described the unveiling of King Shaka’s statue at the King Shaka International Airport, in KwaZulu-Natal, on Thursday, as... →
Current systems must be overhauled to fight crime effectively – Justice Minister
By: Thabi Shomolekae 7th November 2024 Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Thembi Simelane said on Thursday that government must investigate the existing policing and... →
Mozambique police fire tear gas as opposition supporters march on capital
By: Reuters 7th November 2024 Mozambican police fired tear gas at protesters in the capital Maputo on Thursday in the biggest demonstration yet against the long-ruling Frelimo... →
New UK sanctions on Russia also target Africa Corps
By: Reuters 7th November 2024 New sanctions against Russia announced by the British government on Thursday will also target three private mercenary groups with links to the... →
Dali Mpofu ditches EFF, joins MKP
By: Thabi Shomolekae 7th November 2024 Dali Mpofu has followed in the footsteps of former Economic Freedom Fighters members and has joined the uMkhonto weSizwe Party, saying the party is... →
South African rand recoups some losses against dollar
By: Reuters 7th November 2024 South Africa's rand recouped some losses on Thursday, a day after emerging market assets took a hit following Donald Trump's win in the US... →
Grindrod suspends port operations in Mozambique after border closure
By: Reuters 7th November 2024 Logistics company Grindrod has suspended port and terminal operations in Mozambique after South Africa temporarily closed the main border with its... →
2024 will be world's hottest on record, EU scientists say
By: Reuters 7th November 2024 This year is "virtually certain" to eclipse 2023 as the world's warmest since records began, the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said... →
Vaccine doses allocated for 9 African countries hardest hit by mpox
By: Reuters 7th November 2024 An initial 899 000 vaccine doses have been allocated for 9 countries across Africa that have been hit hard by the current mpox surge, the WHO and... →
