# Zambia’s Energy Regulation Board has approved the Kalumbila-Kolwezi Interconnector Project. This is a 200 kilometre, 330 kilovolt transmission line connecting Zambia’s North-Western Province to the Democratic Republic of Congo. Valued at approximately 5.1-billion-rand, the project aims to strengthen regional power trade and attract private investment in energy infrastructure. It will link to First Quantum […]
# The Ministry of Police will attend the official funerals of Constables Boipelo Senoge, Cebekhulu Linda, and Keamogetswe Buys, whose bodies were recovered from the Hennops River in Centurion. Constable Senoge’s funeral is on 8 May at St Peter Anglican Church in Mangaung, while Linda’s funeral takes place on 9 May at St Rose Catholic […]
# The City of Johannesburg has confirmed that the prepaid electricity surcharge will remain at 200-rand per month, countering reports of a proposed increase to R270. Mayoral committee member for Finance, Margaret Arnolds emphasised to eNCA that while draft proposals exist, no changes have been approved. The surcharge, introduced in July 2024, funds maintenance of […]
# The Moral Regeneration Movement has condemned the alleged strip searches of women miners at Kopanong Gold Mine near Klerksdorp. The organisation has labelled them as dehumanising and racist. MRM’s North West Convenor, Pastor Lesiba Kgwele, urged authorities to investigate and hold those responsible accountable. He criticised outdated security practices and called for modern, respectful […]
# The DA has welcomed the renewal of key Memoranda of Understanding between the Western Cape Department of Agriculture and major commodity organisations. These partnerships seek to support farmer development through mentorship, training, and market access, benefiting land reform beneficiaries. DA spokesperson Noko Masipa says the collaboration strengthens food security and rural economies:
# South Africa faces the potential of a natural gas shortage by June 2026. In response to this, the African Energy Leadership Centre at the University of the Witwatersrand Business School, alongside the Industrial Gas Users Association Southern Africa, is hosting a symposium to address this challenge. The symposium aims to explore solutions for long-term […]
# The Department of Home Affairs’ move to end its partnership with the State Information Technology Agency has ignited a public disagreement. The department cites frequent system outages, procurement delays, and high costs as reasons for seeking alternative IT service providers. However, SITA says it has delivered on commitments and invested in infrastructure upgrades. According […]
# FNB senior Agricultural economist, Paul Makube, says the latest fuel price cut has come at the right time amid elevated agricultural activity. Petrol has dropped by 22-cents a litre, while the two grades of diesel saw decreases of 42 and 41-cents a litre, following a decline in global oil prices due to oversupply and […]
# The African Union Commissioner for Agriculture, Moses Vilakati, believes agriculture should be at the centre of accelerating development in Africa. He spoke during the launch of the strategy and action plan for the Comprehensive African Agricultural Development Action Programme in Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni. Vilakati told SABC News that the African member states should domesticate […]
