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Ramokgopa Calls for Urgent Action on Johannesburg’s Energy Crisis

South Africa's Minister of Electricity and Energy, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has called for urgent action to tackle Johannesburg's growing energy crisis and financial issues. In talks with mayor Dada Morero, he highlighted problems like declining municipal revenues, the rising 6.3-billion-rand Eskom debt, and billing disputes between City Power and Eskom. Addressing the media, Ramokgopa said it was crucial to resolve these issues internally before seeking court intervention:

12 November, 2024

Local

2024 Regional World Children’s Day Commemorations – Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

World Children’s Day activities are held in over 130 countries to provide a platform for children to speak out about their concerns and advocate for children being left behind. Windhoek, 11 November 2024: Following the regional tradition of World Children’s Day celebration which started in Kazangula, Botswana in 2021, this year, over 200 children and Heads of State from seven SADC countries will gather in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, from […]

12 November, 2024

Local

United Nations World Data Forum 2024 To Renew Global Action Plan on Sustainable Development Data

Opening Press Briefing Tuesday, 12 November WHAT: Curtain-raiser press briefing in conjunction with the opening of the UN World Data Forum 2024. The Forum will be hosted by the government of Colombia with support from the Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística (DANE-Colombia), the statistical office, the city of Medellín (Alcaldía de Medellín), and the Statistics Division in the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA). More […]

12 November, 2024

Local

FNB First to Launch Enhanced Cross-Border Payments with BankservAfrica’s TCIB Solution

11 November 2024 WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA – Cross-border payments are a lifeline for many people and businesses in Africa. These customers rely on fast, secure, and cost-effective payment offerings to manage the daily transfer of funds to friends, associates, and family members in other countries. To meet the evolving needs of its customers, FNB has partnered with BankservAfrica for its Transactions Cleared on an Immediate Basis (TCIB) system. This solution will […]

12 November, 2024

World

Trump nominates Lee Zeldin for EPA

US President-elect Donald Trump has announced that former New York congressman Lee Zeldin will head up the Environmental Protection Agency. The Republican would become the face of the party's efforts to roll back climate change regulations: Here's Nick Harper reporting from Washington.

12 November, 2024

South Africa

In S.A, the DA plans to reintroduce two bills to stabilise coalition governments

To S.A, where the DA plans to reintroduce two bills to stabilise coalition governments. The Local Government Municipal Structures Amendment Bill and the Constitution Nineteenth Amendment Bill aim to limit motions of no confidence to one per year, with exceptions for misconduct or legal violations. The DA’s George Michalakis believes these measures will reduce political instability and ensure better governance, focusing on service delivery rather than political games: […]

12 November, 2024

Africa

Mauritius PM Concedes Defeat to Rival in Parliamentary Election

Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth has acknowledged his coalition, L'Alliance Lepep, suffered a “huge defeat” in Sunday’s parliamentary election says BBC Africa. Jugnauth, 62, who sought a second term, stated, “The population has decided to choose another team." His main 77 year-old opponent, Navin Ramgoolam, leader of the Alliance of Change coalition, is set to become the next leader of the Indian Ocean nation. While Mauritius is celebrating, this election […]

12 November, 2024

Namibia

Earthquakes Hit Okahandja and Opuwo

The Mines and Energy ministry reports that two earthquakes that occurred over the weekend in Namibia. The first tremor was near Gross Barmen in the Okahandja district, while the second struck 10 kilometers southwest of Opuwo in Kunene. Both events were recorded by local and South African seismic centres. Anna Salkeus from the mines ministry:

12 November, 2024

Namibia

In Arandis, Emergency Response and Traffic Management Centre groundbreaking scheduled for today

The official groundbreaking for the construction of the Arandis Emergency Response and Traffic Management Centre is set to take place today. Irene Jacobs of the Arandis Town Council shared details on the project's significance for B2 road users.

12 November, 2024