November 14, 2022
South Africa: Grant Funding Also Needed for Energy Transition
Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says South Africa will need funding in the form of grants in order to implement the Just Energy Transition. Read more »
November 11, 2022
South Africa: Tech Firm to Pay Back Millions to Water and Sanitation Dept
Information technology company EOH is expected to pay back at least R191 million to the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) in monies it received through its dealings with the… Read more »
South Africa: SA Forges Ahead With 4IR Strategy
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Deputy Minister, Buti Manamela, has officially launched a Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) micro-laboratory at Goldfields Technical and… Read more »
November 09, 2022
South Africa: Eskom Launches Digital Platform for Skills Database
Eskom has announced an online platform in response to what it calls an "overwhelming response" to its call for skilled and experienced persons to support the power utility's… Read more »
South Africa: France, Germany Grant SA €600 Million JET Concessional Financing
South Africa, France and Germany have signed loan agreements for the two European nations to each extend €300 million in concessional financing to South Africa to support the… Read more »
South Africa: Government Puts Measures in Place to Mitigate Impact of Strike
The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) says government has put measures in place to mitigate the impact of strike action by public servants on Thursday. Read more »
November 08, 2022
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Calls for Innovative Ways to Fund Just Transition
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for bolder and innovative ways to finance Just Transition projects in developing countries, saying a "one-size-fits-all approach" will not… Read more »
South Africa: How Municipal Debt Affects Eskom's Liquidity
Eskom says large electricity supply debt racked up by municipalities is negatively affecting its financial performance. Read more »
November 07, 2022
South Africa: Eskom Loan 'Significant Step' for Just Energy Transition
Eskom board chairperson Mpho Makwana says the R9 billion concessional loan approved for the repurposing of the Komati Power Station is a "significant step" for South Africa's… Read more »
November 04, 2022
South Africa: Treasury Clarifies Eskom Debt Matter
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has denied reports that the National Treasury's plan to takeover a portion of Eskom's debt will be linked to conditions that the power utility… Read more »
October 31, 2022
South Africa: Petrol, Diesel Prices to Increase
South Africans will be paying more at the pumps from Wednesday following the increase of all grades of fuel. Read more »
October 28, 2022
South Africa: SA Open for Spanish Business
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is greatly encouraged by the number of Spanish companies investing in the country's economy across a range of sectors. Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Working to Implement Energy Security Plans
Eskom says it is focusing on implementing all projects in order to meet the required 53GW of new additional energy for the period up to 2032 which will ensure energy security. Read more »
October 27, 2022
South Africa: Backlog At Cape Town Terminals Cleared - Transnet
Transnet says operations at its Cape Town terminals are back at full tilt with backlogs caused by the recent industrial action cleared. Read more »
South Africa: SARS Commits to Achieving Higher Revenue Estimate
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has welcomed Finance Minister Enoch Godongwa's emphasis on ensuring that government finances are spent in an equitable, efficient and… Read more »
October 26, 2022
South Africa: Government to Take Over Portion of Eskom's R400 Billion Debt
Government plans to embark on an Eskom debt relief programme that will see it take over a portion of the utility's R400 billion debt. Read more »
October 27, 2022
South Africa: No Fuel Supply Shortage, Energy Dept Says
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) says the supply chain of petroleum products to South Africa is "resilient as ever". Read more »
South Africa: Load Shedding to Continue Through the Weekend
Eskom says it will be implementing various stages of load shedding throughout the weekend following the near depletion of its emergency generation reserves. Read more »
October 26, 2022
South Africa: Deadline Looms for DWS Bursary Applications
Time is running out for those who want to pursue careers that are in line with the water and sanitation core business, to submit applications for the bursary programme for 2023… Read more »
South Africa: R19 Million Handed to KZN Small Businesses
Minister for Small Business Development, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, has handed over cheques worth R19 million to 45 small businesses in KwaZulu-Natal that were affected by floods… Read more »
South Africa: Nxesi Says 7.5% Average Increase 'Still Available'
Acting Public Service and Administration Minister, Thulas Nxesi, says the final offer of an average of 7.5% by government remains available and has not been withdrawn, as it has… Read more »
October 25, 2022
South Africa: Finance Minister to Table Much-Awaited Medium Term Budget
Economists have called for today's Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) to focus on strengthening the country's debt containment efforts. Read more »
South Africa: Council for Geoscience Has a Major Role to Play
Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe, says the Council for Geoscience (CGS) has a critical role to play not only in the future of mining in South Africa but… Read more »
October 24, 2022
South Africa: KZN Premier Unveils Bold Plans to Advance Digital Economy
As the economy of KwaZulu-Natal recovers post COVID-19, the civil unrest and flood disasters, Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube has unveiled an ambitious plan for the province to emerge… Read more »
South Africa: SA Should Invest in Innovative Technology to Defend Borders
The Joint Standing Committee on Defence has emphasised the significance of investing more in innovative technological interventions as force multipliers to enhance the work of the… Read more »