# South Africa’s Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala is confident ahead of tomorrow’s African Development Bank presidential election in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. With over 30 years in finance and development, she’s served as the bank’s senior vice president and chief financial officer. If elected, Tshabalala will become the first woman to hold the top post. She aims […]
# The DA in Gauteng has applauded the Gauteng Provincial Government for taking the City of Tshwane to court over illegal dumping and land invasion along Centurion’s Hennops River. The DA’s Leanne de Jager says efforts since 2021 have highlighted severe environmental impacts, including water and air pollution. She says the court case, set for […]
# Today marks World Hunger Day, raising awareness and inspire action against global hunger. Launched by The Hunger Project in 2011, it highlights that 2.4-billion people face food insecurity with approximately 22-percent of South African’s facing hunger. The day calls for sustainable solutions including investing in agriculture, empowering small farmers, and addressing climate change. With […]
# AfriForum is demanding urgent action from NERSA against municipalities defaulting on Eskom debt relief terms. In a formal letter, the civil rights group urges the revocation of licences from non-compliant councils, allowing private entities to manage electricity distribution. AfriForum highlights that 60 of 71 municipalities in the programme have breached conditions without consequences. They […]
# The DA in Gauteng says thousands of businesses face collapse as the provincial Health Department fails to pay nearly 4.8-billion-rand in outstanding invoices. DA Gauteng Finance spokesperson, Madeleine Hicklin, says 30-thousand-914 invoices remain unpaid, affecting service providers’ ability to operate and pay staff. The department has no permanent chief financial officer, worsening the crisis. […]
# Namibia is holding its first national Genocide Remembrance Day today to honour victims of the 1904 to 1908 mass killings by German colonial forces. Tens of thousands of Herero and Nama people were massacred in what is widely recognised as the first genocide of the 20th century. The event, declared a national holiday, includes […]
# The Congress of South African Trade Unions has praised actor Presley Chweneyagae for his impact in youth development and community upliftment through the arts. The performer died yesterday at the age of 40 due to natural causes. Cosatu spokesperson, Nonzuzo Dlamini, hailed his legacy, from the Oscar-winning film Tsotsi, to his role as Cobra […]
# The Citrus Growers’ Association has welcomed government’s 51-billion-rand guarantee for Transnet and recent progress on private sector participation. With the 2025 citrus season nearing peak weeks, the association’s CEO, Boitshoko Ntshabele, says smooth logistics are crucial as Southern Africa targets exports of over 171-million cartons. Transnet has added staff, equipment, and reefer maintenance. He […]
# Work on the Polihali transfer tunnel has resumed after contractor Kopano Ke Matla’s pollution-related suspension was lifted. This follows acceptance of its remedial plan by the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority. However, delays, cost overruns, and management issues in the broader Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase II drew scrutiny in Parliament. Estimated costs have ballooned […]
