February 2025 - Page 25 of 137

In S.A, load-shedding has been reduced to stage four until further notice

In S.A, load-shedding has been reduced to stage four until further notice. This follows the successful recovery of all five units at Majuba, two at Camden, and one at Medupi since Saturday. In total, eight out of ten generation units that had tripped at the weekend have returned to service. Eskom’s spokesperson, Daphne Mokwena, says emergency reserves replenishment is also progressing well: Meanwhile, the DA’s, Kevin Mileham, says the over-reliance […]

24 February, 2025

APO International

SolarAfrica secures R1.8 billion solar investment, advancing Wheeling adoption in South Africa

SolarAfrica (https://SolarAfrica.com/) is proud to take another major step forward in the development of its flagship utility-scale solar project, SunCentral, by successfully reaching financial close on the first 114 MW component of the project alongside funding partners Investec and RMB. The R1.8 billion investment into SunCentral marks the start of the project’s rollout in South Africa. SunCentral is a large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) plant located between Hanover and De Aar […]

24 February, 2025

World

US Agencies Defy Musk’s Ultimatum on Employee Performance Reports

Several U.S. federal agencies have instructed employees to ignore a directive from President Donald Trump’s adviser, Elon Musk, demanding they submit a list of accomplishments within a week or face termination. In an Al Jazeera report, the agencies issued internal memos on Sunday, just a day after Musk’s team sent the ultimatum to hundreds of thousands of federal workers, giving them 48 hours to comply. Musk, who leads the Department […]

24 February, 2025

Africa

In S.A, struggle stalwart calls for boycott of all goods to and from Israel

In S.A, struggle stalwart Frank Chikane has called for a boycott of all goods to and from Israel. Speaking at a Palestine Solidarity Campaign rally in Cape Town, he condemned US presidents Donald Trump's stance of forced relocation of Palestinians from Gaza, and called for accountability for what he termed genocide. Chikane urged global action to dismantle what he describes as Israel’s apartheid regime:

24 February, 2025

South Africa

Firefighters in the Cape Winelands battling multiple fires

Firefighters in the Cape Winelands faced a tough night battling multiple fires. Spokesperson Jo-Anne Otto says the Dunstone and Rooshoek fires near Wellington were contained, while teams at Oaklands diverted flames away from horse stables and plantations. In Witzenberg, successful backburns helped contain key fire lines. Otto confirmed that crews continue mopping up and monitoring hotspots as efforts to control the blazes persist:

24 February, 2025

Nam Elections 2024

LPM Officially Joins IPC Election Court Battle

The Electoral Court has ruled that the Landless People’s Movement can join the Independent Patriots for Change in its legal bid to challenge the 2024 National Assembly election. Judges ruled in favor after no opposition was raised against LPM’s application to co-apply in the case. LPM's Lifalaza Robert-Prince Simataa: In the same sitting, Simataa raised this serious concern:

24 February, 2025

Dr. Sam Nujoma

Nujoma Memorial ends in Katima

As Grootfontein gears up to host the fifth regional memorial service for the late Founding Father, Dr. Sam Nujoma, authorities have ordered the closure of all bars and shebeens today and tomorrow as a mark of respect. Meanwhile, in Katima Mulilo, last night’s memorial service drew large crowds, with attendees remaining until early morning. Our correspondent in Katima, Jackson Kunatela, spoke with Governor Lawrence Sampofu about the tribute. Nujoma's remains […]

24 February, 2025

Namibia

Paratus Confirms Akira Ransomware Attack

Paratus has confirmed in its latest statement that it fell victim to a ransomware attack by the cybercriminal group Akira on 13 February this year. The attackers reportedly accessed approximately 84GB of internal company data, but Paratus assured customers that cloud backups remain encrypted and secure. The company syas it is currently working with international cybersecurity experts to assess the extent of the breach and implement necessary countermeasures.

24 February, 2025

World

Starmer Stresses Ukraine’s Role in Future Talks Ahead of Trump Meeting

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed on Sunday that discussions about Ukraine’s future cannot take place without Ukraine’s direct involvement. And according to Reuters, while speaking at the Scottish Labour Party conference in Glasgow, Starmer emphasized that while no one wants the war to continue—especially the Ukrainians themselves—it is essential that their voices shape the outcome. Ahead of a Trump meeting, he underscored that after enduring immense suffering and fighting […]

24 February, 2025