Eskom returns to Stage 4 load-shedding

Eskom will return to Stage 4 load-shedding from 10am on Monday after losing more generating capacity, the power utility said. The company has said continuous rain over parts of the country has... 

SA defence industry cultivates interest in Egyptian market

South African Aerospace, Maritime, and Defence Export Council (SAAMDEC) CEO Sandile Ndlovu has urged the South African defence industry to cultivate a healthy interest within the Egyptian market,... 

Creecy reiterates that Africa needs financial assistance for damages caused by extreme weather

South African Environment, Forestry, and Fisheries Minister Barbara Creecy has reiterated that the mandate of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) in this year's United... 

Transnet delivers last batch of freight wagons to Mozambican rail operator in Uitenhage

Transnet Engineering on Friday delivered the last batch of 100 locally manufactured freight wagons to Caminhos De Ferros De Mocambique (CFM), a Mozambique State owned railway operator.  The... 

CT and nine world cities participating in carbon-neutral competition

The City of Cape Town on Wednesday said it will be participating to the carbon-neutral competition with Chicago, Dubai, Lima, Madrid, Milan, Montreal, Singapore, Reykjavik, and Rome. The... 

SA's science diplomacy on show at fifth Science Forum in Pretoria

The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology Dr Blade Nzimande on Wednesday welcomed thousands of science enthusiasts, representatives from more than 40 countries, governments... 

We have to lower the price of Eskom coal – Gordhan

Coal suppliers need to help efforts to turn around Eskom by being reasonable on their pricing, Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan said on Tuesday. "We have got to lower the price of coal.... 

Pick n Pay introduces packaging-free zone, expands its 'nude' produce wall

South African retailer, Pick n Pay on Tuesday said it is piloting a new packaging-free zone as one of its efforts to lead the change in reducing packaging and plastic waste. The retailer said that... 

South Africa to collaborate with Nigeria on road infrastructure

The South African government is to collaborate with Nigeria on developing road infrastructure in the West Africa country through the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) which is owned by... 

SAA insists it cannot submit financials, blames government

In a report to Parliament's watchdog public accounts committee, South African Airways has insisted that it cannot submit its outstanding annual financial statements until the government guarantees... 

SA petrol price to rise by 22 cents, retail paraffin cost to dip 24 cents effective Wednesday

The retail price of both grades of petrol sold in South Africa will rise by 22 cents a litre from Wednesday while the wholesale price of diesel will dip by as much as 15.95 cents, a statement from... 

Flanders govt grants €1m to Africa climate change fund

The government of Flanders, the northern federated state of Belgium, has granted €1-million to the Africa Climate Change Fund to support five projects in Malawi, Mozambique and South Africa,... 

Low growth, public debt are major obstacles to inclusive economy – Masondo

Low economic expansion and growing public debt mainly driven by expenditure on the public wage bill, State owned enterprises and debt-service costs are among the key obstacles to an inclusive... 

Eskom says unplanned breakdowns could lead to load-shedding on Monday

Power utility Eskom warned on Monday that unplanned breakdowns in its system could result in load-shedding at short notice. "The system remains constrained and vulnerable, with generating plants... 

SAA to undergo 'radical restructuring', says public enterprises department

South African Airways (SAA) is to "go through a radical restructuring process which will ensure its financial and operational sustainability", the public enterprises department announced on Sunday.... 

Zuma and Thales’ leave to appeal dismissed with costs

The KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Pietermaritzburg has dismissed former president Jacob Zuma's appeal against its decision not to stay his corruption prosecution. Zuma launched a leave to appeal bid,... 

Transnet may yield first State capture criminal corruption

The first criminal prosecution in the State capture scandal is likely to relate to the financial looting of Transnet, the board of the State rail freight company said on Wednesday. "The first test... 

Water department prepared to settle dispute to get water running in Giyani by June 2020

The department of human settlements, sanitation and water affairs was ready to pay contractors outstanding fees to get the stalled Giyani bulk water infrastructure project completed within the next... 

Capetonians increasing water consumption, says city

Cape Town’s water consumption has increased by 39-million litres/day for the past week, reaching 689-million litres/day, while the daily allocation is 650-million litres/day, the city said on... 

German businesses not seizing opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa - minister

Companies in the German state of Baden-Wuerttemberg are not doing enough to seize the enormous investment potential that Africa offers, its economic affairs minister has said. At the same time,... 

Businesses must do serious introspection on racial transformation – Ramaphosa

Advancing black and female employees must be a cornerstone of any company’s operations, and this must move beyond merely ensuring compliance with laws, towards succession planning, mentoring,... 

Government responds to the rating action of S&P Global

Government fully recognises ratings agency S&P Global’s assessment of the problems and opportunities facing South Africa, and remains committed to placing public finances on a sustainable path... 

Bank of Lisbon building successfully demolished

Gauteng infrastructure development MEC Tasneem Motara has expressed her satisfaction at the successful implosion of the old Bank of Lisbon building in the Johannesburg central business district on... 

Web inventor Berners-Lee launches global action plan to protect the web

In a world where a fake story reaches people faster than a real story, English engineer, computer scientist, and inventor of the World Wide Web, Sir Tim Berners-Lee, on Monday launched the Contract... 

SA business people to travel to Mozambique to seek trade, investment opportunities

A group of South African business people representing 35 companies are expected to travel to Mozambique in search of investment and trade opportunities, the trade and industry department said on... 

AfDB funds new power plant in South Sudan

The supply of electricity to the South Sudanese capital Juba has been boosted by the launch of a 100 MW power plant that will supply electricity to the capital and surrounding areas. The African... 

Black business has central role in transforming SA economy, says Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa met the Black Business Council (BBC) at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Thursday, as part of government’s effort towards achieving inclusive and sustainable economic... 

Give new Eskom CEO a chance – Gordhan

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan on Wednesday defended the surprise appointment of Andre de Ruyter as Eskom's new CEO and urged stakeholders to give him a chance to do his job. "He was... 

SA parliament committee concerned over lack of 'tangible' drought strategy

Parliament's select committee on cooperative governance and traditional affairs, water and sanitation says it is concerned at the lack of a tangible drought strategy to deal effectively with the... 

SAA insists it cannot meet 8% wage increase demand

South African Airways (SAA) has reiterated that it does not have the financial capacity to meet workers' eight-percent salary increase demand, saying it can only be in a position to pay 5.9 percent... 

SA's Gina to lead trade and investment mission to Mozambique

South Africa's deputy minister of trade, industry and competition Nomalungelo Gina will lead a group of business people on a mission to Mozambique later this month with the aim of increasing... 

Ramaphosa commends important strides of New Development Bank at Brics summit

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday commended the progress of the the New Development Bank (NDB) during a dialogue among Brics Heads of State and Government, the Brics Business Council and the... 

Trade levels still subdued in October – Sacci

Trade conditions remained stable but subdued in October and are expected to continue as such for the next six months, the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry said on Thursday. Thought... 

Eskom says power system remains constrained and vulnerable

Electricity company Eskom said it did not expect to implement rotational load-shedding on Thursday, but the system remained extremely constrained and vulnerable. "There is sufficient diesel for our... 

SAA cancels flights scheduled for Friday and Saturday

South African Airways said on Thursday it had cancelled nearly all its domestic, regional and international flights scheduled for Friday and Saturday after unions announced plans to strike over... 

Liquid Telecom launches first direct land-based fibre link connecting East to West Africa

Pan African telecoms group, Liquid Telecom, on Wednesday said it has launched the fastest direct land-based fibre link connecting East to West Africa.  The company made the announcement at a media... 

Vusumuzi Masondo takes new role as Military Ombud

The South African military ombud office welcomed its newly appointed Military Ombud, Lt Gen (Ret) Vusumuzi Masondo at a swearing in ceremony on Friday at SAMHS Training Formation in Thaba Tshwane.... 

Ramaphosa in Brazil for Brics summit

President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Brazil, leading the South African delegation to the 11th Brics summit to be held on Wednesday and Thursday which will focus on economic growth for an... 

Imminent SAA job cuts the price paid by workers for years of graft – DA

Workers at national carrier South African Airways who face imminent job cuts are paying the price for years of graft and mismanagement, the main opposition Democratic Alliance said on Tuesday. The... 

No load-shedding expected on Tuesday – Eskom

Power utility Eskom said on Tuesday it did not expect to implement rotational powercuts although the system remained constrained, with generating plants performing at very low levels of...