State mining training authority backing green hydrogen skills centre creation
By: Martin Creamer 15th May 2024 “We’re very excited to announce that we’ll be establishing the first centre of specialisation of green hydrogen skills,” South Africa’s Chemical... →
ANC-EFF coalition would have broadly negative impact – BMI
By: Thabi Shomolekae 15th May 2024 Fitch solutions company BMI noted that while any potential coalition groupings will pose headwinds to policymaking and negatively impact investor... →
Signing of NHI Bill a watershed moment – SACP
By: Thabi Shomolekae 15th May 2024 The South African Communist Party has lent its support through a picket at the Union Buildings in Tshwane, as President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the... →
Plunging currencies, El Niño to delay rate cuts in African economies
By: Bloomberg 15th May 2024 Mounting price pressures from the resurgence of the dollar, foreign-currency crunches and adverse weather conditions are set to lead to delayed and... →
More than half of Zimbabwean population will need food aid, cabinet says
By: Reuters 15th May 2024 More than half of Zimbabwe's population will need food aid this year following a devastating drought that led to widespread crop failure as... →
Forensic pathologists identify 18 of the 33 deceased in George building collapse
By: Creamer Media Reporter 15th May 2024 Forensic Pathology Services have, as at 06:00 on May 15, identified 18 of the workers killed in the collapse of a partially built residential... →
IEC says its ready for 2024 elections, increases voting accessibility
By: Thabi Shomolekae 14th May 2024 The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) expressed it readiness to hold the May 29 elections, highlighting that it has... →
Organisations call ‘rushed’ NHI Bill an electioneering ploy
By: Marleny Arnoldi 14th May 2024 Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) has again expressed concern about the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill on the eve of its planned... →
As pollution kills, Africa needs billions for climate-ready stoves
By: Reuters 14th May 2024 Despite her well-honed sales pitch, Aanu Ajayi is often met by scepticism when out selling energy-efficient stoves in the Nigerian city of Lagos -... →
Coalition govts must be studied, debated for understanding, improvements – SAIIA
By: Thabi Shomolekae 14th May 2024 South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) researcher Isabel Bosman said on Tuesday while coalition governments are unusual or... →
Salga energy head calls for post-election review of free basic electricity scheme
By: Terence Creamer 14th May 2024 The head of energy at the South African Local Government Association (Salga) has called for a review of both the size of the free basic electricity... →
Mantashe warms to Anglo plan after opposing BHP bid
By: Bloomberg 14th May 2024 South Africa’s mines minister struck a conciliatory tone as Anglo American Plc announced plans to separate its platinum unit as part of a major... →
All-round value unlock targeted in proposed demerging of Anglo Platinum and De Beers
By: Martin Creamer 14th May 2024 Diversified mining major Anglo American is targeting value elevation in its planned demerging of South Africa-based Anglo American Platinum... →