insert_link Business / Economics The DA in SA petitions Eskom over alleged misleading load-shedding schedules The DA in South Africa has petitioned the Eskom system operator over alleged misleading load-shedding schedules. The party questions Eskom’s adherence to the national code of practice for load-shedding, citing concerns of potential violations. They call for an investigation into whether the power utility is intentionally deviating from regulations and if such actions have an impact on consumers. The DA’s Samantha Graham-Maré says industry experts suggest some areas experienced 12 […] todayNovember 28, 2023 7
insert_link Namibia Councillors complain about poor roads in their area Oshikoto's regional councillors of Okankolo and Nehale Lyampingana constituencies have complained about the poor road conditions in their constituency areas that might hinder some development activities to take place. Okankolo constituency councillor, Hans Nambambi has singled out some of the roads that are in need of repair, adding that a road from Okankolo to Onkumbula that is 47 kilometres, founded in the year 2001 is to be upgraded but nothing […] todayNovember 28, 2023 9
insert_link Business / Economics US stocks down following weak China economic data US stocks closed lower on Monday following weak economic data from China. Investors were also digesting a report showing new home sales fell last month due to soaring mortgage rates. Sally Patterson has more. todayNovember 28, 2023 3
insert_link World Biden invokes Cold War-era law in bid to lower prices US President Joe Biden has announced plans to use a Cold War-era law to try and ease supply chain issues and counter inflation. Cost of living is a major concern for American voters ahead of next year's presidential election. Ira Spitzer reports. todayNovember 28, 2023 8
insert_link South Africa My Vote Counts is calling on the minister of Home Affairs to publicise the electoral reform progress reports My Vote Counts is calling on Home Affairs minister Aaron Motsoaledi to publish the progress reports on the Electoral Reform consultation panel and the Electoral Matters Amendment Bill. The minister was scheduled to appear before Parliament’s portfolio committee on Home Affairs last week to provide an update on these two matters but did not attend. My Vote Counts’, Boikanyo Moloto, says the public must have access to adequate information related […] todayNovember 28, 2023 2
insert_link Namibia Geingob reiterates decision not to deploy Namibian troops to DRC President Hage Geingob has reiterated his government decision not to deploy troops to the Democratic Republic of Congo as part of the Southern Africa Community Development peacekeeping mission. Last week, the SADC and the DRC government signed an agreement in Kinshasa for the deployment of troops to help quell the scourge of armed groups, including the M23 rebels, in the eastern part of the mineral-rich Central African country. The decision […] todayNovember 28, 2023 8
insert_link World Israel-Hamas ceasefire extended for 2 days A two-day extension of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire has been agreed. It's hoped it will allow extra time for the release of more hostages. It comes on the fourth and final day that Hamas is expected to set hostages free, in return for Israel releasing Palestinians. Sarah Coates reports from Tel Aviv. todayNovember 28, 2023 3
insert_link Business / Economics Geingob to attend COP28 in Dubai President Hage Geingob on Monday departed for Dubai in the United Arab Emirates to participate in the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and High-Level Events of the Global Stocktake. The meeting is scheduled to start on Thursday. The presidency said in a statement that President Geingob has been invited by Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates. This […] todayNovember 28, 2023 4
insert_link Business / Economics Eskom has announced that stage 4 load-shedding will persist throughout the week until Saturday Eskom has announced that stage 4 load-shedding will persist throughout the week until Saturday. Eskom’s spokesperson, Daphne Mokoena, says this is due to higher-than-anticipated demand and strained emergency reserves. She says 22-thousand-244 megawatts of generation capacity is not available, forecasting a peak evening demand exceeding 28-thousand megawatts. Mokoena’s announcement comes after the country was subjected to stage 6 load-shedding last week. todayNovember 28, 2023 6
