Headline News
China to keep cooperating on Zambia debt rework, says official
By: Reuters 26th March 2024 China will continue cooperating with all sides to advance Zambia's debt restructuring, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday, without... →
ActionSA says its election list is diverse with an 'infusion of youth excellence'
By: Sashnee Moodley 26th March 2024 Off the back of the launch of its 2024 election manifesto, ActionSA has released its candidate lists for the National Assembly and all provincial... →
Brics development bank aims to make $5bn in loans in 2024
By: Reuters 26th March 2024 The New Development Bank (NDB), set up by the Brics group of emerging economies, aims to make about $5-billion in loans this year, its vice... →
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Opinions
A new champion could drive home African Union reforms
20th March 2024 In 2016, African leaders recognised the imperative for a swift and substantial reform of the African Union (AU). The initiative led by Rwandan... →
When debt and terrorism intersect: the case of Mozambique
20th March 2024 Mozambique’s rocky road from grand corruption to a debt settlement offers hope, but the scars of mismanagement run deep. Financial mismanagement,... →
2024 Senegal election crisis points to deeper issues with Macky Sall and his preferred successor
19th March 2024 The botched attempt by Senegalese president Macky Sall to postpone the presidential election has stirred unnecessary tension in an already strained... →
76% of Africa’s energy could come from renewable sources by 2040: here’s how
19th March 2024 Over half of Africa’s people – about 600-million – lack access to even the bare minimum of electricity. The tough question to answer is how access... →
Recommendations
Energy taxonomy: Classifications for the energy transition
14th March 2024 Despite the growing importance of renewables such as solar and wind in global energy discussions, a key challenge remains; the lack of standardised... →
Sustainable bioenergy potential in Caribbean small island developing states
14th March 2024 This IRENA study on sustainable bioenergy in the Caribbean provides a holistic view of the bioenergy potential in six small island developing... →
ANC Candidate List for 2024 National and Provincial Government Elections
12th March 2024 ANC Candidate List for 2024 National and Provincial Government Elections →
Navigating the Industrial Metaverse: A Blueprint for Future Innovations
12th March 2024 At the brink of a new phase of the industrial revolution, the metaverse stands as a catalyst for change, offering novel ways to merge digital and... →
Statements
Where Have the Section 154 Experts in eThekwini Metro Gone?
27th March 2024 The IFP in the KZN Legislature, as the Official Opposition, calls upon the KZN MEC for CoGTA, Bongi Sithole-Moloi, and KZN Premier, Nomusa... →
ActionSA Opposes Eskom and Government’s Appeal on Load Shedding Judgement
27th March 2024 ActionSA’s lawyers rigorously opposed the South African Government and Eskom’s application for leave to appeal brought at the North Gauteng High... →
Resignations of ANC, PA councillors in Beaufort West a stern warning to voters
27th March 2024 The DA in Beaufort West notes the resignation of three ward councillors in the Beaufort West Municipality. These include councillors in ward 1... →
Gauteng Legislature urges Law Enforcement Agencies to intensify efforts to reduce road accident fatalities ahead Easter weekend
27th March 2024 The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety urges Law Enforcement Agencies in the Province to intensify efforts to... →
Press Offices
The Digital Tightrope Walk for Business and Human Rights
18th March 2024 AI offers unprecedented opportunities for growth and innovation but also presents significant challenges and risks, especially concerning human... →
Ceasefire of Section 164 Suspensions of Payment, in SARS’ War on Non-Compliance
15th March 2024 Dispelling accusations of any revenue collector can feel like the fight of your life, especially where you are factually not on the wrong side of... →
The Calculation of the National Minimum Wage going forward
13th March 2024 An article published in December 2023 by Labour Guide brought the landmark judgement by the Labour Appeal Court (LAC) in the matter of Quantum... →
New earnings threshold as from 1 April 2024
13th March 2024 Employees who earn in excess of a certain amount per year (the “earnings threshold”), do not enjoy the same protection under our labour legislation... →