insert_link South Africa George Municipality in the Western Cape, South Africa, says disaster management services are on standby The George Municipality in the Western Cape, South Africa, says disaster management services are on standby to attend to any emergencies. This as more heavy rainfall with possible flash flooding is expected in the municipality today. Courtnay and Hope Streets in the George Central Business District are currently flooded. The municipality’s spokesperson, Ntobeko Mangqwengqwe, says motorists are warned to drive with caution: ENG NtobekoonHeavyRains today9 April, 2024
insert_link South Africa Cape Town Residents Outraged by Plans to Relocate Illegal Occupants from Railway Line Residents of Ward 109 in Cape Town, South Africa, are expressing outrage over the plans of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa to relocate illegal occupants from the central railway line to Macassar. Prasa intends to relocate 5,195 households encroaching on the rail reserve in two phases. The agency has invested 643 million rand in rehabilitating the railway infrastructure. Ward 109 councillor, Peter Helfrich, has criticized Prasa and the […] today3 April, 2024
Africa Cultural wealth can drive economic growth in African cities By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency With the right policies, African cities hold immense potential to drive significant economic growth by capitalizing on their rich cultural heritage and harnessing the creativity of their youthful populations, according to a new report. “Africa’s urban landscapes are not just repositories of heritage and tradition; they are dynamic centres of innovation, awaiting the right policies to support unlocking their full potential,” the […] today25 March, 2024
insert_link South Africa Cape Town Mayor Condemns 540-Million-Rand Funding Cut in National Budget Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis strongly condemns a 540-million-rand cut in national funding to the city over the next two years. The reduction is part of nationwide cuts announced by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana in the national budget speech on Wednesday. Hill-Lewis expresses concern that Cape Town will receive 52-million-rand less than forecasted in last year's national budget for infrastructure grants related to housing, basic services, and informal settlement upgrading. today23 February, 2024
insert_link South Africa Green Point “Tent City”: Homeless camp’s days are numbered People have been occupying this site in Green Point for more than five years. It sprung up during the Covid pandemic when many people lost their jobs. Text by Matthew Hirsch and photos by Ashraf Hendricks via GroundUp For weeks the homeless community in the tent camp near the tennis courts in Green Point have been holding their breath, awaiting eviction. At one time there were about a hundred people living […] today20 February, 2024
insert_link Namibia Namibia’s Abundant Mineral Wealth and Renewable Resources Spotlighted at ‘Investing in Africa’ Mining Indaba Namibia's Consul General in Cape Town, Selma Nghinamundova, representing Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo, emphasized the nation's significant mineral wealth during the 'Investing in Africa' Mining Indaba. She underscored Namibia's standing as a key player in the global market for sought-after minerals, including lithium, graphite, cobalt, and rare earth metals crucial to green technologies. Nghinamundova also highlighted Namibia's rich natural wind and solar resources. today8 February, 2024
insert_link South Africa Cape Town Mayor Calls for Collaboration with National Government to Accelerate Passenger Rail Devolution Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has expressed the city's readiness to collaborate with the national government in expediting the devolution of passenger rail services. Mayor Hill-Lewis highlighted President Cyril Ramaphosa's previous commitment to releasing the Rail Devolution Strategy last year, expressing concern about the delay. The mayor pointed out that the city's rail feasibility study indicates potential annual savings of 932 million rand for lower-income families through the implementation of […] today8 February, 2024
insert_link Namibia Solar Century Africa and SolNam Energy Secure License for 60 MWp Solar Project Solar Century Africa Limited and SolNam Energy have received their updated generation license from the Electricity Control Board for the SolNam 60 MWp solar project near Keetmanshoop. The joint development agreement, signed early last year, has progressed with secured land, environmental clearance, and a target financial close in 2024. Pinehas Mutota, the General Manager of Economic Regulations at ECB, provides insights on the license. today8 February, 2024
insert_link Namibia Namibia Showcases Mining Opportunities at “Invest in Africa” Indaba Namibia highlighted mining opportunities at the "Invest in Africa" Mining Indaba in Cape Town. Presentations covered sustainable practices, and a panel discussed Namibia's readiness for mineral value addition. Riaan Kazondunge, Noronex Limited's Exploration Manager, emphasized mining sector employment opportunities. today8 February, 2024
