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Call for financial actors to lower borrowing costs for Africa

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has called for financial actors to actively take steps to lower the cost of borrowing for investment in the continent’s development, climate resilience and clean energy transition initiatives.

Criminality will be 'dealt with decisively' - Eskom

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Eskom, in collaboration with the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) Energy Safety and Security Priority Committee, is continuing its crackdown on criminality within the organisation.

Limpopo Premier raises concern over student safety

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Limpopo Premier, Dr Phophi Ramathuba, has emphasised the need to enhance student safety following the rape of four students at the Tlharihani TVET Campus in Mamaila.

G20 nations urged to embrace Ubuntu in Agriculture Working Group

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has called on G20 nations to embrace the South African philosophy of Ubuntu as a guiding principle to tackle the shared global challenges facing agriculture, food security and rural livelihoods.

Two to appear in court on firearm charges 

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Two suspects are to appear in court soon for the alleged illegal possession of firearms, ammunition and drugs as well as the possession of illegal explosives, Western Cape police said.

Government welcomes GDP growth

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Government has welcomed the latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data released by Statistics South Africa, which shows that the economy expanded by 0.6% in the fourth quarter of 2024.

eThekwini Municipality tackles water challenges

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

The eThekwini Municipality will continue to work on various interventions to manage and reduce the increase in water demand that has resulted in the recurring disruption of water supply.