What a World Bank report says about South Africa
Robust economic recovery can be achieved in South Africa. This is according to a World Bank report titled “Driving Inclusive Growth in South Africa: Quick Wins with Competitive Markets and…
SA first African country to lead Urban 20 (U20)
The Cities of Johannesburg and Tshwane will co-chair the 8th Urban (U20) Cycle, in Pretoria on Monday, the 03rd March 2025. This is the first time ever that cities in…
Lindelwa Simphiwe Hamilton new DG at DTIC
Lindelwa Simphiwe Hamilton is the new Director General of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic). Lindelwa has a Master in Defense Administration from the Royal Military College of…
Water shutdown for most of Monday in Bronkhorstpruit
The City of Tshwane announced it would install a new valve on the Ekandustria reservoir on Monday, the 03rd March 2025. During this time, there will be a total shutdown…
More rain in KZN on Sunday
The eThekwini jazz sessions, scheduled for Sunday, the 02nd March 2025, were postponed due to severe weather conditions forecast for eThekwini. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has upgraded the…
R9m raised for birds on Marion Island
The Mouse-Free Marion Project and BirdLife South Africa raised R9 000 000, for conservation. This was through a voyage in association with MSC Cruises, in January, this year. The voyage…
Loadshedding remains suspended
Eskom said loadshedding remains suspended, due to a stable power system and emergency reserves. Daphne Mokwena, Spokesperson of Eskom, said “we are also on track to replenish the emergency reserves…
New green finance benchmark set in renewables
Nedbank CIB has financed Engie Africa and Pele Green Energy with R2, 5 billion for the Grootspruit and Graspan solar projects. The projects plan to produce about 150 Megawatts. Marcelo…
Bay of Opportunity Ambassadors Programme launched
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber has launched an Ambassadors Programme to promote and attract investment. The programme plans to use business leaders, influence, networks and expertise to create pathways…
What is the future of US-Africa Energy relationship?
United States Secretary of Energy, Chris Wright, will be speaking at the 10th Powering Africa Summit (PAS), at the JW Marriott Washington, D.C. from the 6-7 March 2025. Wright is…