October 24, 2023
South Africa: Consumers Can Now File Complaints With National Consumer Commission Online
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced that consumers can now file their complaints online using the e-Service portal. Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Launches Cross-Border Energy Supply Programme
Eskom has launched the cross-border standard offer programme (CBSOP) for short-term energy purchases from cross-border utilities and cross-border Independent Power Producers which… Read more »
October 23, 2023
South Africa: Electricity Minister Outlines Green Shoots in Resolving the Energy Crisis
South Africa is beginning to turn the corner in resolving the energy crisis. Read more »
South Africa: Deadline Looms for KZN Emerging Designer Incubation Applications
Emerging designers in KwaZulu-Natal have only four days left to submit their applications to be part of the Emerging Designers Incubation Programme. Read more »
October 22, 2023
South Africa: Load Shedding Suspended Until Tuesday
Due to the continued improved generation fleet performance and emergency reserves fully recovered, load shedding will remain suspended and only resume on Tuesday at 16:00, Eskom… Read more »
October 19, 2023
South Africa: SA's Green Commercialisation Strategy Approved By Cabinet
Cabinet announced on Thursday that it has given the Green Hydrogen Commercialisation Strategy (GHCS) the green light for implementation. Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Welcomes Investments in Energy, Transport
Cabinet has welcomed investments in the energy and transport sector, as they are expected to create jobs and assist small business owners in the transport sector. Read more »
South Africa: Majority of Independent Poultry, Egg Producers Unaffected By Bird Flu
Cabinet has noted that the majority of independent poultry and egg producers have not been affected by avian flu as several South African farmers work around the clock to curb the… Read more »
South Africa: Farmers Urged to Implement Risk-Reduction Measures
Farmers have been advised to be on the lookout for daily extreme weather warnings and implement risk-reduction measures. Read more »
October 18, 2023
South Africa: Minister in the Presidency Calls On Meta to Address Misinformation
Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has challenged tech conglomerate Meta to deal with misinformation and called for fair treatment when dealing with developed and… Read more »
October 17, 2023
Africa: Continent Can Produce More Energy Than It Needs - South African Electricity Minister
Africa can produce more energy than it requires within the next 30 years if it takes advantage of its natural resources. Read more »
South Africa: Electricity Minister Welcomes Return of Unit 1 at Kusile Power Station
The Ministry of Electricity says the return to service of unit 1 at Kusile Power Station marks a critical milestone in the quest to "recover South Africa's economy". Read more »
October 16, 2023
South Africa: KZN Premier Welcomes Provincial 4IR Commission
Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube says the Provincial Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) Commission is a game-changer in the march towards positioning KwaZulu-Natal as a smart… Read more »
South Africa: Hydrogen Economy Plays Prominent Role in Just Energy Transition - Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has highlighted the vital role the green hydrogen economy plays in the country's development and just energy transition. Read more »
October 15, 2023
South Africa: Gordhan Thanks Molefe for His Service
Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has thanked Popo Molefe for his contribution to Transnet, following his resignation from the state-owned freight and logistics company's… Read more »
October 12, 2023
South Africa: 92.1 Percent of Population Owns a Cellphone
South Africa's Census 2022 national results has shown an upward trend in ownership of refrigerators, televisions and cellphones. Read more »
October 11, 2023
Namibia: Namibia, SA to Explore Business Opportunities
Namibia and South Africa's business executives will be exploring opportunities to increase trade and investment flows between the two countries at the Namibia-South African… Read more »
October 10, 2023
South Africa: Eskom Board Chairperson Steps Down
Eskom board chairperson, Mpho Makwana, is expected to step down from his role at the power utility's next AGM scheduled for the end of October. Read more »
October 09, 2023
South Africa: Borehole Drilling Underway in Ethekwini
As part of interventions to resolve water challenges, the eThekwini Municipality has started the drilling of boreholes in several wards, particularly in the rural parts of the… Read more »
South Africa: Entrepreneurial Sisters Venture Into U.S. Market
It was a drive to explore international trade that saw entrepreneurial sisters, Michelle and Mo Mokone, grabbing an opportunity to venture into the United States of America market. Read more »
October 05, 2023
South Africa: Work Under Way to Recover Germiston to Joburg Rail Line
The Gauteng Infrastructure team is working on recovering the Germiston to Johannesburg rail line following the collapse of a footbridge, said the Passenger Rail Agency of South… Read more »
South Africa: Chemicals, Cosmetics Sectors to Benefit From AfCFTA
The chemicals, cosmetics, plastics and pharmaceutical sectors are set to get acquainted with the benefits offered under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Owed R4.7 Billion By Gauteng Municipalities
Eskom announced on Wednesday that the municipal electricity debt in Gauteng continues to increase rapidly. Read more »
October 03, 2023
South Africa: Fuel Prices to Increase From Wednesday October 1, 2023
South Africans will once again have to tighten their belts as the fuel prices are set to increase on Wednesday. Read more »
October 01, 2023
South Africa: Electricity Generation Improving With Return of Kusile Units - Minister
Due to the return to service of Kusile Unit 3, the sustained improved generation performance and the lower than anticipated demand for electricity, load shedding will be suspended… Read more »