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In S.A, EFF Criticizes Nersa’s Approval of Eskom’s Tariff Hikes

In South Africa, the EFF has criticized the National Energy Regulator of South Africa for approving Eskom's tariff hikes, calling the decision unjustifiable and harmful to households and businesses. Nersa approved a 12.74% increase for 2025/2026, with smaller increases for the following years. Meanwhile, AfriForum's Morné Mostert, aims to determine whether the decision complies with legal requirements, expressing concerns that Nersa may be permitting Eskom to recover unlawful expenses through […]

31 January, 2025

Africa

SANDF Chief Reaffirms Peacekeeping Role in DRC Amid Kagame’s Claims

South African Defence Force chief, Rudzani Maphwanya, has reaffirmed that SANDF troops in the Democratic Republic of Congo are on a peacekeeping mission, countering Rwandan president Paul Kagame’s claims. He stated their mandate is to neutralise armed groups and restore stability. Maphwanya confirmed that plans are underway to repatriate the bodies of the 13 fallen soldiers to their families:

31 January, 2025

South Africa

Nersa Approves Electricity Tariff Increase in South Africa

In South Africa, its energy regulator, Nersa, has approved a 12.7-percent electricity tariff increase for the 2025/'26 financial year, effective from the first of April. Municipal customers will see the hike from 1 July. Further hikes of 5.36-percent in 2026/'27 and 6.19-percent in 2027/'28 have also been approved. Nersa chairperson Thembani Bukula says the regulator had to balance Eskom’s financial sustainability with affordability for consumers:

31 January, 2025

Health / Medical

In S.A, Limpopo Health Department Urges Vigilance Amid Rising Malaria Cases

S.A's Department of Health in Limpopo urges residents to remain vigilant as malaria cases increase following recent rainfall. The department warns the wet conditions are ideal for breeding mosquitoes, which could lead to a spike in malaria infections. They are closely monitoring the situation and supporting affected communities. The department’s Neil Shikwambana urges people experiencing symptoms like fever and chills to seek medical attention promptly:

31 January, 2025

Business / Economics

SA Reserve Bank eyes third consecutive rate cut

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is expected to lower the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 7.5% on Thursday, marking the third consecutive rate cut. The decision, expected to be unanimous among the six-member monetary policy committee, comes as the central bank navigates economic uncertainty driven by global factors. Governor of the SARB, Lesetja Kganyago Governor Lesetja Kganyago will announce the […]

30 January, 2025

South Africa

Solidarity Welcomes SIU Report Findings and Recommendations

In S.A, Solidarity says it is encouraged by the findings and recommendations of the Special Investigating Unit’s report, which exposed large-scale corruption at Denel. The board of directors of arms procurement firm Armscor in 2007 allegedly approved the purchase of 264 Badger vehicles from Denel in a ten-year contract worth 8.3-billion. Armscor paid more than 8.1-billion-rand, but only 21 vehicles were built and completed, and the entity has not […]

30 January, 2025

Africa

Kagame Accuses Ramaphosa of Distorting DRC Talks

Rwandan president Paul Kagame has accused president Cyril Ramaphosa of distorting and lying about the issues they discussed on the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He alleged that Ramaphosa had privately admitted that South African troops killed in the DRC were not attacked by the M23 rebels but by the Congolese military, FARDC. This comes after Ramaphosa accused Rwanda of supporting M23. Kagame says South Africa is […]

30 January, 2025

Business / Economics

S.A’s Eskom settles with PWC in collapsed cost-cutting consultancy deal case

S.A's Eskom has settled with PricewaterhouseCoopers in a case concerning a collapsed cost-cutting consultancy deal. The case sought to nullify a cost reduction contract known as the Capital Scrubbing engagement and recover payments made to PwC and subcontractor Nkonki. The project was also scrutinised during the State Capture Commission of Inquiry. Eskom’s spokesperson, Daphne Mokwena, says management’s commitment to dealing with cases arising from the findings of the commission […]

30 January, 2025

Business / Economics

Kombat Copper Mine to Suspend Operations for Nine Months

The Kombat copper mine will cease operations at 16:00 on Friday, with a planned suspension lasting a minimum of nine months. This decision comes after recent pump failures resulted in underground flooding. Although Trigon Metals, the Canadian owners of the mine, have yet to make an official statement, Vice President of Corporate Development, Tom Panoulias, indicated that a press release will be issued shortly. Over 100 miners have already […]

30 January, 2025