December 02, 2022
South Africa: SA Needs R1.5 Trillion for Just Energy Transition
South Africa requires an initial funding of about R1.5 trillion to transition to a low carbon and climate resilient society for the five-year period 2023-2027, says Presidential… Read more »
December 01, 2022
South Africa: Cabinet Approves Publication of Green Hydrogen Commercialisation Strategy
Cabinet has approved the publication of the Green Hydrogen Commercialisation Strategy (GHCS) for public comment. Read more »
South Africa: Cannabis Sector Has Potential to Eradicate Poverty
Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister, Nomalungelo Gina says the cannabis sector has a huge potential for development for the small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs)… Read more »
November 30, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria an Important Long-Term Market for Investment
International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, has described Nigeria as a key long-term market for South African investments. Read more »
November 28, 2022
South Africa: Metrorail Resumes Naledi - Johannesburg Service
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has reached yet another critical milestone, with the completion of the rebuilding of the Naledi to Johannesburg line and the… Read more »
South Africa: Technological Skills Development Key to Addressing Youth Unemployment
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has honoured Huawei for unearthing talent in the information communication technology (ICT) sector, especially… Read more »
South Africa: PIC Adopts Hydrogen Investment Strategy
The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has adopted a hydrogen investment strategy aimed at unlocking value through funding and the provision of early-stage capital for the… Read more »
South Africa: Feasibility Study On Implementing Solar Panels in Hospitals
The Department of Health is working with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to conduct a feasibility study on the rollout of solar panels in critical areas… Read more »
South Africa: Government Notes Fitch's SA 'BB-' Rating
Government says it has noted Fitch's decision to affirm South Africa's long term foreign and local currency debt ratings at 'BB-' and maintained a stable outlook. Read more »
South Africa: President to Address Green Hydrogen Summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to officially open and address the special-edition Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA) in Cape Town this… Read more »
South Africa: Alleged TERS Fraudsters Arrested
The Hawks' persistence to apprehend the Temporary Employer/ Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) funds fraudsters led to the arrest of a total of 16 suspects in the early hours of Sunday. Read more »
November 25, 2022
South Africa: Calls for Accountability in Sexual Violence in Maritime Industry
The Department of Social Development has called for accountability on the many cases of sexual violence and harassment that go unreported at sea in the maritime industry. Read more »
November 24, 2022
South Africa: Evening Load Shedding Reduced to Stage 3
Due to the diesel supplied by PetroSA this week, Eskom says it will now reduce load shedding during the night from Stage 4 to Stage 3 at 16:00 to 05:00 until Monday morning. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Confident That Eskom Will Resolve Load Shedding Issues
President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured South Africans that he is confident that issues at Eskom, which has been rolling out load shedding due to power plant breakdowns, will be… Read more »
South Africa: Repo Rate Hiked to 7%
The repurchase rate (repo rate) in South Africa reached 7% after the SA Reserve Bank's (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) agreed to a 75 basis points hike. Read more »
South Africa: Current Administration Gradually Improving Audit Outcomes, Says AG
In the third year of the current administration, Auditor-General, Tsakani Maluleke, says her office continues to see a gradual upward trend in the audit outcomes of national and… Read more »
South Africa: SA Keen to Attract Investment
While the South African economy has experienced various challenges, including electricity shortages, work is underway to ensure that the country attracts investment. Read more »
November 22, 2022
South Africa: UK State Visit to Drive Economic Growth, Turbocharge Infrastructure Investment
The United Kingdom and South Africa will join forces to drive economic growth and turbocharge infrastructure investment, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Tuesday. Read more »
South Africa: SA Welcomes Decision to Establish Fund to Address Climate Change
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has welcomed the decision to establish a fund on loss and damage to address the impacts of climate change. Read more »
South Africa: Empowering Women Economically
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has called for a lasting solution to ensure equal opportunity for jobs and education that will ensure… Read more »
November 21, 2022
South Africa: Nxesi Sets Record Straight On Wage Offer
Acting Public Service and Administration Minister, Thulas Nxesi, has set the record straight on government's wage offer to public servants. Read more »
South Africa: Gordhan Meets Eskom Board
Public Enterprises Minister, Pravin Gordhan, has held an urgent meeting with the Eskom board. Read more »
November 15, 2022
South Africa: Reserve Bank Warns of Procurement Scam
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has warned members of the public of a scam doing the rounds in various parts of the country, where unscrupulous people are circulating… Read more »
Africa: President Ramaphosa Calls for AU to Join G20 Leaders Group
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the African Union to be made a permanent member of the G20. Read more »
November 14, 2022
South Africa: BBBEE Here to Stay - President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says government remains committed to transformation of the economy and empowerment. Read more »