insert_link South Africa Eastern Cape province and key stakeholders sign joint declaration on development cooperation Eastern Cape premier, Oscar Mabuyane says the provincial government with its key stakeholders have signed a joint declaration to reinforce cooperation and serve as a blueprint for collective efforts to advance the development of the province. The declaration was signed during the provincial development conference in East London. Mabuyane says this is to enhance the lives of the people of the Eastern Cape through socio-economic and sustainable development, including economic […] todayNovember 23, 2023 9
insert_link South Africa SA’s Social Development minister says shelters for victims of gender-based violence have been central in providing care SA's Social Development minister, Lindiwe Zulu says shelters for victims of gender-based violence and crime have been central in providing care, safety, support, and healing. The department has allocated more than 211-million-rand for a period of four years towards 134 shelters rendering victim support services across the country. The department’s spokesperson, Lumka Oliphant, says the minister has appealed to the private sector to assist in supporting the work that is […] todayNovember 23, 2023 4
insert_link Africa Expert says the future of African energy lies in low-carbon technologies Energy experts believe the future of African energy lies in low-carbon technologies. PwC South Africa’s Martin Solomon says opportunities for renewables on the continent are there, but has to be utilised in a balanced system. He told SABC News that stable electricity infrastructure may make it easier for the continent to adopt clean energy. todayNovember 22, 2023 13
insert_link Business / Economics South Africa’s consumer inflation increases to 5.9-percent in October South Africa’s annual consumer inflation increased for a third consecutive month in October, bordering on the upper limit of the South African Reserve Bank’s inflation target range. The headline rate was 5.9 percent, up from 5.4 percent in September. The consensus among economists before the inflation number was that the Reserve Bank will keep rates on hold when it announces its decision tomorrow. todayNovember 22, 2023 6
insert_link Business / Economics South Africa’s two-pot retirement system faces early implementation amid industry concerns South Africa’s Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance has recommended that the so-called two-pot retirement system should be implemented on 1 March 2024, instead of March 2025. According to MoneyWeb, SA’s retirement industry has been caught off guard by the decision with financial service providers expressing concern about system readiness, and arguing that both the South African Revenue Service and the retirement industry need until 2025 to adapt to proposed changes […] todayNovember 22, 2023 6
insert_link South Africa DA in South Africa has accused SA president and Public Enterprises minister of failed leadership The DA in South Africa has accused president Cyril Ramaphosa and Public Enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan of failed leadership concerning the challenges faced by Transnet Port Terminals. DA national spokesperson for Public Enterprises, Mimmy Gondwe, says both leaders have neglected their constitutional obligations to safeguard the economy during the worst crisis in decades for trade and export ports. Gondwe calls for Ramaphosa and Gordhan to take the lead in engaging […] todayNovember 22, 2023 6
insert_link South Africa Middelburg Magistrates Court in South Africa has struck off the roll the case against former Eskom CEO The Middelburg Magistrates Court in South Africa has struck off the roll the case against former Eskom CEO Matshela Koko. Koko and his co-accused, including his wife and two stepdaughters, faced charges of fraud, corruption, and money laundering linked to contracts worth millions of rands for work at the Kusile Power Station. These contracts were allegedly awarded to companies associated with Koko’s friends and family. Outside the court, Koko asserted […] todayNovember 22, 2023 1
insert_link South Africa International law expert says there are notable tense dynamics between South Africa and Israel International law expert Patrick Kadima says there are notable tense dynamics between South Africa and Israel. This tension escalated as Israel recalled its ambassador for consultation, coinciding with South Africa’s parliamentary vote on closing the Israeli embassy. In addition, South Africa is chairing the BRICS’s extraordinary joint meeting on Gaza, where members are expected to adopt a joint statement addressing the current situation. Kadima suggested to eNCA that the urgent […] todayNovember 22, 2023 2
insert_link 2 Africa Namibia, Botswana and South Africa sign Trans Kalahari Corridor MoU Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the 'Development and Management of the Trans Kalahari Corridor'. The MoU aims to improve trade relations and facilitate the movement of goods and people along the corridor and the broader region. To implement this, law enforcement agents from the member states are establishing checkpoints along the Trans Kalahari Corridor for trade facilitation. The Ministry of Works and Transport’s […] todayNovember 21, 2023 49 2
