6 killed in KZN floods
The total number of people killed in floods in KwaZulu-Natal since Wednesday this week, has risen to six. According to the Forecast Early Warning System, about 184mm of rain was…
City Power resumes operations in Alex
City Power said it plans to resume its operations in Alexandra on Thursday morning, following a meeting held with community leadership on Wednesday, 19 February 2025. This follows a recent…
Views of the upcoming Budget Speech
South Africa’s Budget Speech was postponed to a date in March 2025, due to opposition by the Democratic Alliance (DA), of a proposed VAT increase, but business, economists and financial…
Day 3 of the G20 Employment Group
Day 3 of the G20 Employment Working Group meetings at the Boardwalk Conference Centre kicked off on Wednesday, with member states making summary comments. Member states are the Federal Republic…
These are the biggest risks we face now and in the next 10 years
This article was written and published by Mark Elsner: Head, Global Risks Initiative for the World Economic Forum (WEF). As we leave 2024 behind, a complex “super election” year that…
Eskom teams up with NATJOINS
Eskom said its collaboration with the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINS) has led to the recovery of assets worth R388,573.This is despite Eskom havibg suffered direct financial losses…
Service delivery delays in Tshwane due to rain
There is a longish list of service delivery hiccups in Tshwane due to the rain. Lindela Mashigo, Spokesperson of the City of Tshwane, said continous rainfall has led to delays…
Slight improvement in dams in Mpumalanga
The level of water in dams in Mpumalanga has increased, but despite the slight improvements, water levels in the Province’s dams are significantly lower than the same period last year.…
Anglo sells its nickel business
Anglo American’s nickel business serves both the stainless steel and battery value chains.It has operating assets of Barro Alto mine, Niquelândia mine and the Barro Alto and Codemin ferronickel processing…
GCR appoints new Head of Credit Policy
GCR Ratings (GCR) credit rating in Africa, has appointed Frederick Fouche as Group Head of Credit Policy. Frederick will be responsible for ensuring the quality, integrity and consistency of GCR’s…