insert_link South Africa City of Cape Town is urging the National Energy Regulator to reject Eskom’s proposed electricity tariff hike The City of Cape Town is urging the National Energy Regulator to reject Eskom’s proposed 44-percent electricity tariff hike. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis argues that the increase, driven by Eskom’s financial mismanagement, would heavily impact small businesses and households, particularly lower-income families. According to Hill-Lewis, the city is investing in its own energy infrastructure to reduce reliance on the power utility and mitigate the impact of future tariff increases: todayAugust 22, 2024 8
insert_link South Africa Zuma Rejects Expulsion, Says Former ANC NEC Member In S.A, Former ANC national executive committee member, Tony Yengeni, says former president Jacob Zuma will not accept his expulsion from the party quietly. Yengeni, who represented Zuma at his disciplinary hearing, claims the process was unfair. Zuma was expelled for discrediting the ANC after endorsing the MK Party. Yengeni told the SABC he believes Zuma is determined to deal with the matter: todayJuly 31, 2024 9
insert_link Business / Economics 27 March 2024 Morning Biz News: Financial Indicators Roundup: Updates and Analysis In the dynamic landscape of global finance, recent developments across various sectors have sparked considerable interest and analysis. Let's delve into the latest financial indicators to glean insights into key economic trends: Namibia's Green Hydrogen Project Gears Up for Operations: Obeth Kandjoze, Chairperson of the Namibia Green Hydrogen Council, has announced significant progress in the Daures Green Hydrogen Village project. Currently at 80% completion, the project is set to commence […] todayMarch 27, 2024 20