South Africa

Eskom has noted that Fitch Ratings has placed it on a rating watch negative and is working to avert a downgrade.

South African President Jacob Zuma, in his capacity as Chair of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), is expected to attend the Summit of the SADC Organ Troika plus Chairperson of SADC.

The payment of contractors within 30 days could soon form part of the performance management of employees of the national Department of Public Works in a bid to put an end to the delayed and recurring non-payment of service providers.

The recently-opened Klerefontein Training Centre, situated near the site of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project in the small Karoo town of Carnarvon, is giving local high school learners the opportunity to become qualified electrical engineers.

Young people must be actively involved in establishing new mechanisms of conducting viable businesses that are in sync with the inventions of the 21st century, says Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe.

Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says the launch of a new R200 million, 80 kilometre stretch of road that leads to the site of the MeerKAT radio telescope is significant for community development.

Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) radio telescope will bring major development to Carnarvon when scientists and researchers from around the world flock to the small Karoo town.

The MeerKAT radio telescope, the precursor to the Square Kilometre Array, will come on line in a matter of months to answer big science questions.

The establishment of the InvestSA One Stop Shop in KwaZulu-Natal has been welcomed by the business community as it will help unlock opportunities for business growth in the region.

President Jacob Zuma says the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region is committed to providing support to the people of Zimbabwe to resolve the political situation that has arisen.

Eskom plans to create 10 000 jobs in Mpumalanga over the next three years as part of its development initiative.

South Africa and Lesotho have taken a joint decision to close the Qasha's Nek Port of Entry due to adverse weather conditions caused by heavy snowfall.

Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME), Jeff Radebe, says millions of jobs needed in South Africa can be created through the private sector, which controls about 75% of the country’s economy.

President Jacob Zuma on Friday urged parties involved in the unfolding political and security situation in Zimbabwe to maintain peace and security.

Justice and Correctional Services Minister Michael Masutha on Friday announced his decision to deny Janusz Walus parole.