Staff Writer

  The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (SRCC) for Somalia and Head of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), Ambassador El Hadji Ibrahima Diene, made an inaugural visit to South West State’s Baidoa city, reaffirming the Mission’s commitment to enhancing peace, security and stabilization efforts in Somalia. Ambassador Diene praised the ongoing joint military operations by AUSSOM and Somali Security Forces […]

  The Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade has noted the Minister’s decision to dissolve the entire board of SA Tourism. The Chairperson of the committee, Ms Sonja Boshoff, said that when such decisions are taken, they should always be aimed at improving governance within government entities. She said: “The committee is satisfied that the Minister acted on sound legal advice in arriving at her decision, which the committee […]

  The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Tourism, Ms Ronalda Nalumango, has noted with concern the dissolution, with immediate effect, of the South African Tourism Board by the Minister of Tourism, Ms Patricia de Lille. According to media reports, the minister dissolved the Board because it exceeded its powers by appointing a board member to carry out some of the functions of the previous Chairperson, Professor Gregory Davids, who […]

  The Department of Higher Education and Training announces that, following consultation with the National Skills Authority (NSA) in terms of Section 15(1) of the Skills Development Act, the Minister of Higher Education and Training, Mr Buti Manamela, MP, has appointed administrators to the Services SETA, Local Government SETA (LGSETA), and Construction SETA (CETA). This intervention follows serious and entrenched governance failures in these entities, including procurement irregularities, lapses in […]

  The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) yesterday met with the Department of CoGTA and Merafong City Local Municipality to assess the municipality’s financial viability and service delivery performance. The Committee expressed deep concern over Merafong’s deteriorating financial and governance position, which has left residents exposed to prolonged service disruptions. Towns such as Welverdiend have endured electricity outages lasting more than a month […]

  ZESCO Limited (ZESCO), Zambia's national electricity utility, and Anzana Electric Group (Anzana) (www.Anzana.com) have committed to the key terms of a joint venture for the electrification of millions of people on the Zambian portion of the Lobito Corridor. The US$300 million investment will enable the rehabilitation and expansion of the national electricity network to provide first-time grid-connections for nearly 2 million Zambians by 2030, in alignment with the Zambian Government’s […]

  Independent oil and gas exploration firm Rhino Resources has confirmed its participation as a Gold Partner at African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025, taking place from September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town. The company’s involvement underscores its commitment to unlocking Africa’s hydrocarbon potential in support of AEW’s mission to make energy poverty history by 2030. Rhino Resources is advancing a robust portfolio of exploration […]

  The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) has officially opened an international office in Shanghai, China, aimed at strengthening cooperation between African governments and energy companies and their counterparts in China. The office – aligned with the AEC’s vision of creating a global energy network where Africa is not just a participant, but a driving force – is expected to spearhead a new era of economic diplomacy while fostering cross-continental […]

  Maia Capital Partners (www.MaiaCapital.co.za) through its Maia Debt Impact Fund I, (“Maia Capital”) announced today that they have provided mezzanine debt funding to Student Living Asset Management (“SLAM”), a South African real estate private equity fund specialising in student accommodation, to acquire a 51% majority stake in the landmark 1,026-bed residence in Stellenbosch, South Africa called Academia. Academia is the largest student residence in Stellenbosch, solidifying SLAM’s position as […]