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Regulation, property rights key to municipal income generation – World Bank

12th November 2019

A senior World Bank director on Monday told municipal leaders from around the world during a conference in Durban that while there were always avenues to generate income, the key was to have a... 


MTN messaging platform reaches one-million active users

12th November 2019

MTN's instant messaging platform Ayoba has reached one million monthly active users, the mobile communications giant said on Tuesday. Ayoba is an advanced communications application localised for... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa

Peace and stability are key for Africa to draw investors – Ramaphosa

11th November 2019

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday officially opened the Africa Investment Forum, with a call for the deepening of peace and stability across Africa if the continent were to reach its ambitious... 


Electricity system remains constrained and vulnerable – Eskom

Electricity system remains constrained and vulnerable – Eskom

11th November 2019

South Africa's electricity system remains extremely constrained and vulnerable as generating plants perform at very low levels of reliability, with a probability of rotational blackouts being... 


Gautrain resumes full train service after power outage left morning commuters stranded

Gautrain resumes full train service after power outage left morning commuters stranded

8th November 2019

Commuter service Gautrain resumed full services on Friday after hundreds of passengers were earlier left stranded when a power outage forced trains to stop running halfway between Johannesburg and... 


African power utilities owe Eskom more than R600m in outstanding payments – DA

African power utilities owe Eskom more than R600m in outstanding payments – DA

7th November 2019

Electricity company Eskom is owed R632-million in outstanding payments by other African State-owned power utilities, the main opposition Democratic Alliance said on Thursday, citing public... 


 Eskom disappointed after Moody's downgrades the power utility's unguaranteed credit rating

Eskom disappointed after Moody's downgrades the power utility's unguaranteed credit rating

6th November 2019

Eskom said it noted with disappointment the decision by rating company, Moody’s Investor Services to downgrade the long-term corporate family rating of Eskom to ‘B3’ from ‘B2’. Moodys also revised... 


Thales files to challenge permanent stay denial with SCA, ConCourt

5th November 2019

Thales, the multinational French arms manufacturer that has been accused of graft alongside former president Jacob Zuma, has filed a conditional application with the high court for leave to appeal... 


Electricity situation constrained but no rolling blackouts expected – Eskom

Electricity situation constrained but no rolling blackouts expected – Eskom

5th November 2019

South Africa's electricity system is severely constrained and will remain so until at least Thursday, although rotational blackouts to avoid tripping the grid are not expected, state utility Eskom... 


Petrol price to dip by 13 cents, paraffin by 31 cents from Wednesday

Petrol price to dip by 13 cents, paraffin by 31 cents from Wednesday

5th November 2019

The retail price of both grades of petrol sold in South Africa will decrease by 13 cents a litre from Wednesday and the wholesale price of diesel will fall by as much as 16 cents, the energy... 


P&G invests R300m in manufacturing facility in South Africa

4th November 2019

United States consumer goods company Procter & Gamble (P&G) said on Monday it had delivered on a commitment announced last year by investing R300-million in a manufacturing facility in South... 


Landmark deal to give Khoi and San benefit-sharing levy in Rooibos

1st November 2019

The Rooibos industry and the Khoi-Khoi and San have signed an access and benefit-sharing (ABS) agreement which will see the Khoi-Khoi and San communities benefit from the commercialisation of the... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa

Ramaphosa to launch Tshwane automotive special economic zone

1st November 2019

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will launch the Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone next Tuesday, the department of trade and industry said on Friday. The Gauteng provincial government... 


Finance Minister Tito Mboweni

Mboweni admits to worrying about Moody's review

1st November 2019

Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has conceded that he is concerned about signs that Moody's will not keep South Africa's investment grade credit rating steady when it issues an assessment on Friday.... 


Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu

Cabinet applauds Chinese investment push for attracting R116bn

31st October 2019

The South African government on Thursday applauded the growing trade and economic relations with the People's Republic of China, which has led to at least 88 Chinese companies investing massively... 


Govt must help stimulate construction industry – industry official

30th October 2019

The decline in government spending, together with its failure to pay contractors on time or even not at all, are among the main factors contributing to the decline of South Africa’s construction... 


No load-shedding on Wednesday, low probability for the week

No load-shedding on Wednesday, low probability for the week

30th October 2019

No load-shedding was expected for Wednesday after generating plant performance improved and the probability of load-shedding remained low for the rest of the week, Eskom said. "Eskom has not... 


Parliament committee backs economic partnership deal between regional customs union and UK

Parliament committee backs economic partnership deal between regional customs union and UK

30th October 2019

Parliament's portfolio committee on trade and industry said on Wednesday it had unanimously supported approval of the economic partnership agreement between the Southern African Customs Union and... 


Numsa says it wants full disclosure of Ndizani Trust financial statements

30th October 2019

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) said on Tuesday in a statement that was disappointed that Samancor had not organised a meeting of the working group consisting of... 


Lack of quantity surveyors in govt depts the root of infrastructure budget misspending

29th October 2019

A consistent lack of quantity surveyors in government departments is the root of infrastructure budget misspending, the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors said on Tuesday. Late last... 


Former top cop back in the dock over shooting of 30 mine workers at Marikana

29th October 2019

The trial of former North West deputy police commissioner Major General Willam Mpembe and three others, who are in the dock in connection with the death of 30 mine workers in Marikana, continues at... 


Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Thoko Didiza

Minister Didiza elected chair of AU committee on agriculture

25th October 2019

South Africa Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Thoko Didiza has been elected the chairperson of the African Union Specialised Technical Committee on Agriculture, Rural... 


Eskom’s electricity system improves after last week's supply constraint

Eskom’s electricity system improves after last week's supply constraint

25th October 2019

South Africa's main electricity provider Eskom said on Friday its system had made significant progress towards full recovery after severe supply constraints last week. The State-owned utility... 


Three power plants financed by AfDB boost Cameroon's power supply

25th October 2019

Three projects financed by the African Development Bank for $121.4-million in 2010/11 are starting to provide Cameroon with more reliable electricity supply, the institution has said. With an... 


Russia looks to supply Africa with industrial robots for mining

25th October 2019

The opportunity for Russia to supply industrial robots, dump trucks and bulldozers to the African mining industry, as well as other digital technologies, was discussed on Thursday at the... 


R50m emergency drought funding approved for Western Cape farms

24th October 2019

The Western Cape cabinet has approved the release of R50 million in emergency funding to assist farms severely affected by drought.  According to the province's MEC for finance and economic... 


SAA, Air Mauritius granted exemption to form a JV on various routes

24th October 2019

The Competition Commission of South Africa said on Thursday it had granted an exemption to national carrier South African Airways (SAA) and Air Mauritius to form a joint venture on the Johannesburg... 


Tobacco firm welcomes Sars inquiry into illicit cigarette trade

24th October 2019

Tobacco company, Philip Morris South Africa (PMSA) has welcomed Finance Minister Tito Mboweni’s March 2020 deadline for a major South African Revenue Services (Sars) study into the extent of... 


Alleged illegal miner arrested in North West

24th October 2019

A 31-year-old man has been arrested for alleged illicit mining in Orkney near Klersksdorp, North West police said on Thursday. Police spokesperson Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said the man was... 


Rand Water warns of interruptions amidst high demand and temperatures

Rand Water warns of interruptions amidst high demand and temperatures

23rd October 2019

Rand Water on Wednesday appealed to communities to use water sparingly, as the utility battles high demand inspired the high temperatures being experienced in provinces including Gauteng,... 


SA Express announces new regional route to Zimbabwe

23rd October 2019

Airline SA Express said on Wednesday it would commence flights to neighbouring Zimbabwe's second city of Bulawayo from November 18 as it accelerates the restoration of its network. In a statement,... 


Labour department to host iron, steel indaba

23rd October 2019

The Department of Employment and Labour said on Wednesday it would this week host an iron and steel forum in Durban to reflect on the progress made since the signing of an accord on occupational... 


National Assembly approves lifeline for Eskom

National Assembly approves lifeline for Eskom

23rd October 2019

The National Assembly on Tuesday approved a special appropriations bill granting Eskom an additional R59-billion bailout, with the African National Congress (ANC) prevailing against dissent from... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa

Ramaphosa heads to Russia-Africa Summit

22nd October 2019

President Cyril Ramaphosa is leading South Africa's delegation to the first Russia-Africa Summit which will be held in Russian city of Sochi this week. The forum will focus on key areas of... 


Municipal debt threatening water security, DG warns

22nd October 2019

The accumulation of municipal debt for water was threatening the sustainability of water boards and beyond that the country's water security, the director-general for human settlements, Mbulelo... 


No load-shedding expected for Tuesday but system remains vulnerable – Eskom

No load-shedding expected for Tuesday but system remains vulnerable – Eskom

22nd October 2019

The probability of load-shedding is low for the week but the system remains extremely constrained and vulnerable, power utility Eskom said on Tuesday. It said any unexpected shift such as unplanned... 


 Rand Water appeals to consumers to save water

Rand Water appeals to consumers to save water

22nd October 2019

Water utility Rand Water on Tuesday urged consumers in the Gauteng, North West, Free State and Mpumalanga provinces to use the resource prudently to ease pressure on supplies. In a statement, Rand... 


Eskom acting group CEO Jabu Mabuza

Eskom seeks to recover R207m from Deloitte

22nd October 2019

Eskom is seeking the setting aside of awards for two contracts and the recovery of R207 716 243.80 for improperly-awarded work, during 2016, from auditing firm Deloitte Consulting.  The embattled... 


Eskom scraps plans to downscale load-shedding after some units fail

Eskom scraps plans to downscale load-shedding after some units fail

18th October 2019

National electricity provider Eskom said on Friday it would effect a third day of rotational powercuts, saying it had lost supply from some generating units due to coal and ash handling issues.... 


Cabinet approves IRP2019

Cabinet approves IRP2019

17th October 2019

Cabinet on Thursday announced it had approved the promulgation of the Integrated Resource Plan, South Africa's policy blueprint for the electricity sector. The IRP spells out a proposed energy mix... 


Coal, independent producers are Eskom's biggest cost drivers – parliament

Coal, independent producers are Eskom's biggest cost drivers – parliament

17th October 2019

Independent power producers and coal procurement are among the biggest cost drivers for State-owned electricity company Eskom, accounting for 50 percent of its costs, parliament's select committee... 


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