China invites Uganda's energy minister for talks on pipeline financing
By: Reuters 5th April 2024 China has invited Uganda's energy minister to Beijing to discuss the East African country's $5-billion crude oil pipeline, Uganda's presidency said... →
Another DA mayor elected in Drakenstein municipality 
By: Creamer Media Reporter 5th April 2024 Following the corruption scandal around former Drakenstein mayor Conrad Poole, the Democratic Alliance has announced the election of Stephen... →
Gauteng metros continue to exceed water allocations
By: Natasha Odendaal 5th April 2024 Water utility Rand Water on Friday reiterated its commitment to be part of the Gauteng water provision solution, as high water consumption across... →
Steenhuisen urges voters to prevent ANC-EFF-MK ‘doomsday coalition’
By: Thabi Shomolekae 5th April 2024 The Democratic Alliance on Friday called on voters to prevent what it termed an African National Congress-Economic Freedom Fighters-uMkhonto... →
Zimbabwe replaces battered Dollar with unit linked to Gold, FX
By: Bloomberg 5th April 2024 Zimbabwe replaced its battered dollar with a new currency backed by a basket that includes foreign currencies, gold and other precious metals, said... →
World Bank loans Ethiopia $1.72-billion for power, water supply expansion
By: Reuters 5th April 2024 The World Bank and Ethiopia have signed loan agreements totalling $1.72-billion to enhance electricity and water supply, as well as to facilitate... →
Nersa approves revised NRS electricity loadshedding code of practice
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 5th April 2024 The National Rationalised Specifications (NRS) Association of South Africa has announced the approval of the NRS 048-9, Edition 3, Electricity... →
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... →
