Outa says omission of ‘draconian provisions’ in Intelligence Bill a victory for civil society 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 5th April 2024 The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse noted on Friday that although the current version of the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill is a major... →
Role of gas in SA’s future energy mix under intense scrutiny 
By: Darren Parker 5th April 2024 Given South Africa’s ongoing energy crisis, there remains much debate around whether gas should be included in the future energy mix and, if so,... →
Nigeria union requests more troops to combat oil theft
By: Reuters 5th April 2024 Nigeria's oil workers union has asked President Bola Tinubu to deploy more troops, including military chiefs, to combat oil theft and boost output... →
SA has debt, growth problem – economist
By: Thabi Shomolekae 4th April 2024 Rand Merchant Bank chief economist and head of research Isaah Mhlanga noted on Thursday that looking at the emerging economies of neighbouring... →
New electrochemical PGMs demand on way, iridium scarcity fears eased still further
By: Martin Creamer 4th April 2024 A far-reaching new drive is under way to ease iridium scarcity still further and, especially in the short term, demand for platinum group metals... →
Slavery tribunal? Africa, Caribbean unite on reparations
By: Reuters 4th April 2024 Support is building among Africa and Caribbean nations for the creation of an international tribunal on atrocities dating to the transatlantic... →
Somalia sends Ethiopian ambassador home for consultations, closes consulates
By: Reuters 4th April 2024 Somalia sent the Ethiopian ambassador from Mogadishu home for consultations on Thursday and closed consulates in the semi-autonomous region... →
Former speaker charged with corruption, granted bail
By: Reuters 4th April 2024 South African prosecutors on Thursday charged former National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula with corruption and money laundering, a day... →
Consumer spending growth in South Africa steadied in 2023, report shows
By: Reuters 4th April 2024 Consumer spending growth in South Africa steadied in 2023 after the previous year's post-pandemic surge, but expected interest rate cuts will... →
PRASA restores five more rail corridors partially
By: Irma Venter 4th April 2024 The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) says it has restored another five Metrorail corridors across Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the... →
Election anxiety makes South Africa dollar bonds the worst in EM
By: Bloomberg 4th April 2024 A slump in South African dollar bonds has made them the biggest laggards in developing markets this year, reflecting concern among investors that a... →
27.7-million voters certified to make their mark on May 29, as IEC assures readiness
By: Sashnee Moodley 4th April 2024 With 27.7-million people on the certified voters roll, South Africa has not seen such a level of voter registration since the establishment of the... →
DA urges IEC to take action on issues threatening to undermine election outcome
By: Sashnee Moodley 4th April 2024 Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen has urged the Independent Electoral Commission to be on alert during what he calls a watershed... →
