November 20
South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Manufacturers and Unions Cry Foul Over Eskom's Proposed Tariff Increases
Daily Maverick
Eskom's tariff increase application is 'an emergency situation'. Manufacturing industry tells Nersa they will have to fight to keep their doors open. Read more »
South Africa: 'Eskom, You Are Killing Us' - Gqeberha Community Members Plead for Halt to Electricity Tariff Increases
Daily Maverick
Women- and child-headed households are likely to be the hardest hit if Eskom's application for a 36.15% tariff increase from 2025 -- more than 40% if municipal tariffs are added --… Read more »
South Africa: Crucial Court Battle Over Future of 'New' Trade Unions
GroundUp
The Labour Appeal Court will hear an appeal by the Registrar of Labour Relations. The court will decide whether the Simunye Workers Forum can be registered as a trade union. Read more »
South Africa: No Room for Construction Mafia
SAnews.gov.za
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has called on the police to take stronger action to arrest those found guilty of disrupting infrastructure projects. Read more »
South Africa: Government, Stakeholders Sign Declaration to Work Together Against 'Construction Mafia'
SAnews.gov.za
The signing of the Durban Declaration between the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure and stakeholders involved in the fight against "construction mafias", has been… Read more »
South Africa: Government Considers Intervention in Eskom Electricity Tariff Hike Application
SAnews.gov.za
Government is preparing to present an intervention regarding Eskom's proposed tariff hike. Read more »
South Africa: As Inflationary Crisis Passes, DA Calls for Tax Relief for Poor South Africans
DA
Note to Editors: Please see attached soundbite by Wendy Alexander MP Read more »
South Africa: Only Targeting Immigrant Spaza Shops Is Unconstitutional, Warns Human Rights Activist
GroundUp
The focus should instead be on holding government accountable for ensuring food safety at all stores Read more »
Namibia: MSC's Africa Global Logistics Plans N$731-Million Investment Into Namibia
Namibian
The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) Africa Global Logistics unit (AGL) has announced plans to invest up to N$731 million in Namibia by 2030. Read more »
Namibia: Six Records At Gala 2
Namibian
Six records were broken at the second Bank Windhoek Long Course Gala at the Olympia Pool over the weekend. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Recognition for Sterling Efforts
The Herald
Prevail International Group chairman, Dr Paul Tungwarara, won the outstanding Diaspora Investor Award at the Africa Investment Leaders Forum and Awards ceremony organised to ignite… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Idbz Targets Students Housing Countrywide
The Herald
The Infrastructure and Development Bank of Zimbabwe (IDBZ) is targeting to roll out additional accommodation facilities for students countrywide to create a good learning… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Police Nab 1 000 Cybercriminals
The Herald
At least 1 000 cybercriminals, including 29 in Zimbabwe, have been arrested while more than 130 000 properties and gadgets have been recovered in operations which were conducted by… Read more »
November 19
Zambia: Zambia, Zimbabwe Seek Move to Wind, Solar to Avert Power Shortages
VOA
Zimbabwe and Zambia are holding a summit this week in Victoria Falls to identify ways to attract investors for energy projects and development. Read more »
South Africa: Linen Crisis Hits Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital - South African News Briefs - November 19, 2024
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South Africa: Durban Summit Declares War On Construction Mafia's Reign of Terror
Daily Maverick
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson described the Durban Declaration as a historic commitment to confront the construction mafia. This article is… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Electricity Company Faces Backlash Amidst Proposed Tariff Hike
Premium Times
Eskom wants a tariff increase but many South Africans oppose it. Read more »
Africa: Africa Calls for Funding of Just Transition
SAnews.gov.za
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has called for urgent action to reduce the cost of capital to fund pathways towards a just transition. Read more »
South Africa: Spaza Shop Re-Registration - Capacity Fears As Gauteng Government Outlines Steps for Mammoth Task
Daily Maverick
The Gauteng government has unveiled its plan to re-register spaza shops within 21 days, but significant capacity constraints add to store owners' concerns. Read more »
South Africa: After the Bell - Why the SA Post Office's 'Day Zero' and Insolvency Threats Were Empty
Daily Maverick
Without a taxpayer-funded bailout, the SA Post Office management warned that the state-owned enterprise (SOE) would run out of money by 31 October 2024, a situation labelled as… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Heavy Rains - Govt Begins Reconstruction
The Herald
Heavy rains have brought widespread destruction across the country, prompting the Civil Protection Unit (CPU) to swing into action to rescue families, school children and… Read more »
Southern Africa: All Set for SADC Extraordinary Summit...Bloc's Industrialisation On Agenda
The Herald
President Mnangagwa will tomorrow chair the SADC Extraordinary Summit that will look into regional peace and also discuss the bloc's industrialisation agenda. Read more »
Southern Africa: Zim to Host Regional Construction Summit
The Herald
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South Africa: Cosatu Welcomes Excellent Progress in Rolling Out the Long Sought Two Pot Pension Reforms [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) welcomes the excellent progress rolling out the long sought Two Pot Pension Reforms since 1 September. We have been heartened by… Read more »
Angola: G20 - President João Lourenço Addresses On Energy Transitions
ANGOP
The Angolan Head of State João Lourenço speaks Tuesday on the last day of the G20 Summit, in the segment "Sustainable Development and Energy Transitions". Read more »
