Cape Water Outcomes bond gets a R50 million injection from DBSA
The Cape Water Outcomes-Based Bond, received a R50 million grant from the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA). The Bank announced on Wednesday that the amount is coming from its…
Wind Energy Association appoints interim CEO
The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) has appointed former board member, Titania Stefanus-Zincke, as its Interim Chief Executive Officer, following the departure of Niveshen Govender. The organisation said in…
Motorists urged to avoid some roads in KuGompo ahead of EFF march on Wednesday and Thursday
Motorists are urged to proceed with caution on main roads in East London on Wednesday, or use alternative routes, where possible. This is ahead of the EFF march and court…
Ithala SOC Limited Board resigns
All five members of the Ithala Board resigned at the company’s recent Annual General Meeting (AGM). Thamsanqa Ntuli, Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, did not provide reasons for this, but said in…
Not one but three cold fronts on the move this week
A slow-moving cut-off low is on its way out of the country along the south-east coast. But meteorologists at the Severe Weather and Information Centre (Swaicsa) say two others are…
13 arrested in Kaserne for illegal mining
About thirteen (13) people were arrested for illegal mining and community terrorization in the early hours of Tuesday, at the Kaserne Informal Settlement. Police said the men were found in…
NUMSA and Eskom wage agreement reach a deadlock
The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) has rejected Eskom’s wage offer of 7% in years 1,2 and 3. Irvin Jim, NUMSA General Secretary, said at a briefing…
Sweden injects SEK8 billion into Green Climate Fund
Sweden made a multi-year investment of SEK 8 billion in the Green Climate Fund’s (GCF) current funding period. The Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs said this illustrates long-term climate leadership,…
SA inks partnership agreement with Germany
South Africa and Germany agreed to work together in several areas, including the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), green hydrogen and battery value chains. Ronald Lamola, South Africa’s Foreign Minister,…
Global Atmosphere Watch underway in Geneva this week
The Global Atmosphere Watch (GAW2026) is well underway in Geneva, at the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) headquarters, until Friday. This is the very first in-person Symposium since 2017, bringing together…