Load-shedding in South Africa will continue to be suspended until further notice

Load-shedding in South Africa will continue to be suspended until further notice

Load-shedding in South Africa will continue to be suspended until further notice, marking 22 consecutive days without blackouts. The last time Eskom achieved a similar milestone was in June 2022, with 20 consecutive days without load-shedding. The power utility’s spokesperson, Daphne Mokwena, says the continued suspension of load-shedding is a result of sustained generation capacity, adequate emergency reserves, and reduced electricity demand from the grid:

April 18, 2024 9

Namibia

Analyst Examines Impact of P.L.A.N Veterans on Elections

Political expert Ndumba Kamwanya discusses the possible sway of P.L.A.N Veterans, or SWAPO Veterans, on the approaching elections. He highlights the ambiguity surrounding how the groups' requests might affect election results, pointing to the existence of several divergent factions within the P.L.A.N Veterans' ranks. Erika Thomas, also a Political Analyst weighed in.

April 18, 2024 19

Sport

Masters champ Scheffler sets sights on RBC Heritage

Scottie Scheffler took a little time out to celebrate winning his second Masters title on Sunday, but the world number one American is ready to buckle down again at the RBC Heritage in South Carolina. Scheffler, famously undemonstrative on the course, flew home from Augusta National, checked in on his pregnant wife Meredith, and wore his Masters green jacket to meet up with friends at a Dallas bar. […]

April 18, 2024 11

Sport

Real Madrid exact revenge on Man City to reach Champions League semis

Real Madrid exacted revenge on Manchester City to reach the Champions League semi-finals 4-3 on penalties after withstanding a barrage at the Etihad on Wednesday. Rodrygo gave the visitors an early lead before Kevin De Bruyne hit back for the holders to leave the match level at 1-1 on the night and 4-4 on aggregate. However, City's defence of the competition came to an end after Bernardo Silva […]

April 18, 2024 10

World

Seven jurors selected in Trump hush money trial

More details are emerging about the jurors selected in Donald Trump's hush money trial. Seven jurors have already been chosen - jury selection resumes on Thursday, after a pause on Wednesday. This is the first criminal case of any US president in history. The former US president faces 34 criminal counts of falsifying business records - he's pleaded not guilty. Sally Patterson reports from New York.

April 18, 2024 19

Sport

Gauff, Raducanu shine in Stuttgart

World number three Coco Gauff was pushed hard by American compatriot Sachia Vickery before overcoming the qualifier 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 at the WTA Stuttgart clay-court tournament on Wednesday. The US Open champion needed two hours 27 minutes to silence her second round opponent, ranked 134th in the world. Gauff began brightly, rattling off the first three games, but from then on it was to become an error-strewn struggle. […]

April 18, 2024 6

South Africa

S.A Minister Dlamini-Zuma Urges Action on 15,000+ Kidnapping Cases in South Africa

South Africa's Minister for Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, is urging law enforcement agencies to address over 15,000 kidnapping cases reported by Statistics South Africa. Victims, including women, children, and the LGBTQ community, are forcibly taken by armed groups for financial or tactical gains. The department's spokesperson, Cassius Selala, defines kidnapping as the unlawful seizure or taking away of another person against their will, also known as […]

April 18, 2024 25

Namibia

Otjikoto B2Gold Mine’s Voluntary Retrenchment Process to Extend far into 2024

Namasiku Nalisa, the Public Relations Manager for B2Gold Mine Namibia, revealed that the voluntary retrenchment process at Otjikoto B2Gold Mine near Otjiwarongo, initiated in March last year, is anticipated to continue throughout 2024. Nalisa explained that the current phase remains voluntary, with compulsory retrenchments slated for 2025. Approximately 300 employees, primarily from the open pit mining department, are impacted by the retrenchments, stemming from the decline in gold deposits.

April 18, 2024 25

Sport

England’s Parling completes Wallabies coaching team

Geoff Parling became the final member of Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt's backroom team Thursday, the former England lock joining ahead of two Tests against Wales in July. The 40-year-old is currently forwards coach with the Melbourne Rebels. He is the last member of a slimmed-down coaching team that also includes former All Blacks assistant Mike Cron, veteran Laurie Fisher and Irish analyst Eoin Toolan. "It's an honour to […]

April 18, 2024 6