# Namibia’s headline inflation climbed to 3.5-percent in September from 3.2-percent in August, mainly due to rising transport costs. The Namibia Statistics Agency says vehicle prices rose sharply, ending months of deflation in the sector. Food and housing costs also contributed to inflationary pressure. FNB Namibia economist Helena Mboti noted that transport dynamics continue to […]
# The Airports Company South Africa has confirmed that OR Tambo International Airport in Ekurhuleni is experiencing longer processing times at passport control, affecting both arriving and departing passengers. While no official reasons have been provided for the delays, ACSA is advising international travellers to arrive at least three hours before departure to allow time […]
# Cosatu has welcomed the 229-billion-rand Global Gateway Investment Package announced by European Union Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and President Cyril Ramaphosa. COSATU spokesperson Matthew Parks says the investment, focusing on energy, infrastructure, and pharmaceuticals, will boost jobs, businesses, and growth. He cautioned that the funds must come as grants, not loans, and […]
# The South African Weather Service has confirmed that a weak tornado occurred near Rand Airport in Germiston yesterday. Following ground assessments, no structural damage was found, only broken branches and puddles from heavy rainfall. Spokesperson Lehlohonolo Thobela says the tornado had wind speeds of 105 to 137-kilometres-per-hour. He however cautions that while minor, tornadoes […]
# The Johannesburg High Court has granted Katiso “KT” Molefe 400-thousand-rand bail, overturning the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court’s earlier decision. Molefe faces charges linked to the murders of DJ Sumbody, and alleged ties to a criminal cartel known as “The Big Five,” involved in tender fraud. Judge Brad Wanless ordered Molefe to report to Morningside Police […]
# Former Foreign Affairs minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has hailed the late South African ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, for his legacy of Ubuntu. Speaking at a memorial service hosted by the International Relations and Cooperation Department, Dlamini-Zuma said Mthethwa’s race was short, but impactful. She praised his intellect, humility, and service, adding that he will […]
# Eskom Board chairperson, Mteto Nyati, says the power utility is now focusing on affordability after achieving greater stability, with an energy availability factor of about 70-percent. Speaking at the Joburg Mining Indaba, Nyati said Eskom aims to align electricity tariffs with inflation while exploring cleaner coal and new revenue streams. He added that the […]
# Former Police minister Bheki Cele says any information regarding his association with Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala will be fully disclosed if officially summoned to appear before the Madlanga Commission or the Ad Hoc Committee. Cele has been implicated in witness statements at the commission, linked to allegations by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi on police […]
# South Africa will host the first-ever International Space Summit Africa from 2 to 4 June next year at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria. The summit will connect African space innovators, startups, and global industry leaders. Organisers expect 500 delegates and three-thousand targeted business meetings. Hauweng managing director Beulah Mosupye says the event […]
