Platinum-based green hydrogen emerging as Winter Olympics decarbonisation pillar
By: Martin Creamer 3rd May 2024 Green hydrogen, which is generated with the benefit of the catalysis that platinum group metals (PGMs) provide, is being increasingly highlighted... →
Kwacha extends slump as drought worsens Zambia’s economic woes
By: Bloomberg 3rd May 2024 Zambia’s currency weakened against the dollar for an 18th successive day, cementing its position as the worst performer in emerging markets since... →
SAB launches talent programme, invites young graduates to apply
By: Sabrina Jardim 3rd May 2024 Against the backdrop of a high unemployment rate among South Africa’s youth, beermaker South African Breweries (SAB) has launched the first edition... →
The lights are on in South Africa and many people are suspicious
By: Bloomberg 3rd May 2024 South Africa is enjoying a rare streak of uninterrupted electricity right before elections, drawing more suspicion than praise in a nation that’s... →
Russian troops enter base housing US military in Niger, US official says
By: Reuters 3rd May 2024 Russian military personnel have entered an air base in Niger that is hosting US troops, a senior US defence official told Reuters, a move that... →
Chad prepares to vote in a coup-hit region, wary allies look on
By: Reuters 3rd May 2024 Chad will hold presidential elections on Monday, making it the first in a string of coup-hit states across Central and West Africa to use the... →
DA welcomes commitment to investigate Secretary to Parliament salary increase
By: Thabi Shomolekae 3rd May 2024 The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomed acting National Assembly Speaker Lechesa Tsenoli’s commitment to investigate the salary increase of the... →
DA rubbishes Cosatu’s claims that it is an 'elitist organisation'
By: Thabi Shomolekae 3rd May 2024 Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen argued on Friday that his party is the “true party that loves workers”, saying the DA is trying to... →
UDM welcomes Mbeki, Ramaphosa endorsements on proposed National Dialogue
By: Thabi Shomolekae 3rd May 2024 The United Democratic Movement (UDM) has welcomed former President Thabo Mbeki and President Cyril Ramaphosa’s support for the party’s proposal for... →
BOSA aims for top four in May elections
By: Thabi Shomolekae 3rd May 2024 Build One South Africa leader Mmusi Maimane told Polity that his party is aiming to be amongst the top four political parties in the country in... →
Next South African government has tough reform job, Moody’s says
By: Bloomberg 3rd May 2024 South Africa may struggle to make much more progress on resolving the country’s longstanding challenges if a coalition government emerges after... →
Thungela announces passing of Thero Setiloane
By: Martin Creamer 2nd May 2024 Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed coal mining company Thungela Resources has announced the passing of Thero Setiloane, who served as an... →
Energy Council welcomes passing of Climate Change Bill
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 2nd May 2024 Industry organisation the Energy Council of South Africa has welcomed the passing of the Climate Change Bill by Parliament on April 25. “The... →