October 31, 2023
South Africa: Johannesburg City Power to Take Over Load Shedding Operations in Supply Areas
City Power is expected to take over control of the load shedding operations for most of the areas it supplies effective from Monday, 6 November 2023. Read more »
October 30, 2023
South Africa: Govt Partners With Business to Tackle Economic Challenges - Ramaphosa
Government has established a partnership with business to work together in four critical areas, including energy, logistics, crime and corruption, and employment to give impetus to… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Implements Load Shedding
Eskom has implemented Stage 2 load shedding in a bid to replenish emergency reserves ahead of the colder weather expected this week. Read more »
South Africa: Warning Against Circulating Harmful Information
The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) has warned the public against sharing a message that is circulating and promising free data. Read more »
South Africa: Petrol Price Set to Decrease By R1.78
Cash-strapped motorists will breathe a sigh of relief at the pumps on Wednesday as the price of petrol is set to come down by R1.78 a litre. Read more »
October 26, 2023
South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Host Agoa Forum
President Cyril Ramaphosa and his United States of America counterpart President Joe Biden will engage in discussions during the upcoming 20th African Growth and Opportunity Act… Read more »
South Africa: Freight Rail Sector Requires R50 Billion Investment
Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) will need in excess of R50 billion investment in the next five years to improve capacity and the freight rail performance. Read more »
South Africa: Large African Delegation Expected to Attend the Agoa Forum in South Africa
A large number of African Trade Ministers and their delegations are expected to attend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum taking place in South Africa next week. Read more »
South Africa: Minister to Unveil Construction of 100 New Rural Bridges in Six Provinces
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Sihle Zikalala, will visit Port St Johns in the Eastern Cape on Friday to give progress on and unveil the massive construction of rural… Read more »
October 25, 2023
South Africa: SAA to Be Officially Relaunched
Government is expected to officially relaunch South African Airways (SAA) in Cape Town on Thursday. Read more »
October 24, 2023
South Africa: Eskom's Generation Steadily Improving - Electricity Minister
Improved performance of Eskom's generating fleet is beginning to turn the tide against load shedding. Read more »
South Africa: Efforts in Full Swing to Clean Up Eskom
Efforts to root out, unravel and disrupt corruption at Eskom are gaining momentum. Read more »
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 »