Coal dips to 74,21% in SA’s electricity mix
Dr Dion George, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, said this week, he welcomes the latest information published by Ember Electricity Data Explorer, showing a decline in the…
39 arrested for illegal mining in Kimberley
About 39 undocumented men were nabbed at a construction site at what is referred to as “De Beers and the Samaria” informal settlement, on the 26th and 27th May 2025.…
AfDB to vote for its Group President on Thursday
Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala of South Africa, former Senior Vice President of the African Development Bank, is among five candidates up for the position of Group President. The bank’s Board of…
Tshwane teams up with SARS to enforce bylaws
Authorities in Tshwane have partnered with the South African Revenue Services (SARS), in a bid to enforce the City’s bylaws. This week, the City’s senior management met up with Patrick…
“Making Africa’s Capital Work Better for Africa’s Development”
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has given an account of its participation at the African Development Bank Group’s 2025 Annual Meetings in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Themed “Making Africa’s…
SA’s Isimangaliso, among five sites recommended by the IUCN for World Heritage sites
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has expressed interest to support World Heritage bids for five sites. South Africa’s iSimangaliso Wetland Park, is on the list of five…
Eskom wants ferrochrome price agreements reviewed
On Wednesday, the 28 May 2025, the energy regulator (NERSA) conducted public hearings on Eskom’s request for a temporary amendment to Samancor Chrome Ferrochrome Limited and Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture Ferrochrome…
Isipingo Hills Reservoir shutdown on Thursday for maintenance
Maintenance of the Isipingo Hills Reservoir, is expected to start on Thursday, the 29 May, at 8am until 6pm. eThekwini Municipality said the reservoir will be completely shut down for…
JSE announces UK-SA Tech Hub for SMEs for 2025
This article was written by the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). The JSE has announced a collaboration with the United Kingdom (UK) government’s, UK-South Africa Tech Hub, to deliver services for…
21 informal homes gutted by fire in Diepsloot
21 homes were gutted by a fire in Diepsloot Extension 1. The Cedric Mphofela Foundation said the incident occurred on Tuesday night, after a paraffin lamp was left unattended. The…