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RISE Mzansi Welcomes Ramaphosa’s Reassignment of State-Owned Enterprises to Relevant Ministries

In S.A, RISE Mzansi has welcomed president Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to assign shareholder responsibility for each of the state-owned enterprises that previously fell under the soon-to-be-defunct Department of Public Enterprises. Eskom will now fall under the Electricity and Energy minister, South African Airways and SA Express both fall under the Transport minister, and Denel with the Defence minister. RISE Mzansi’s, Makashule Gana, says they are now calling for the finalisation […]

27 August, 2024

Business / Economics

Savanna Beef Processors Opens Final N$6.5 Million Share Offering to Producers

Savanna Beef Processors Ltd has initiated its fourth and final private placement, inviting producers to invest in the remaining N$6.5 million of share capital says The Brief. According to Chairperson Meiki Schneider, shares will be available in N$4,000 batches for each preferential slaughter cattle. He urged producers to take advantage of this opportunity, noting that preferential slaughter rights will play a key role in quota allocations. Additionally, over-the-counter trading of […]

27 August, 2024

Business / Economics

INTERVIEW: Activist Herbert Jauch Calls for Rethink on Namibia’s Oil and Gas Strategy

Windhoek, Namibia – Herbert Jauch, a prominent activist, has called for a fundamental reassessment of Namibia’s approach to oil and gas exploration. In a recent discussion, Jauch emphasized that the use of Namibia’s natural resources should benefit all Namibians, not just a select few, and warned against continuing with oil and gas extraction given the current global context. Jauch argued that Namibia's natural resources have long been controlled by foreign […]

27 August, 2024

South Africa

Eskom Urges Collaborative Effort to Tackle Municipal Debt and Energy Theft

To South Africa, where Eskom has called for a collaborative approach to address the growing municipal debt and widespread energy theft. The power utility urges the government, communities, and municipalities to work together to resolve these problems and ensure financial stability. In a media briefing, Eskom chairperson Mteto Nyati says these issues are major challenges for the utility, with unpaid municipal bills and illegal connections driving up costs and impacting […]

27 August, 2024

World

First commercial space walk expected later today

Four private citizens are set to make history later today as they launch into space on a mission that is expected to include the first commercial space walk. The risky endeavor which involves two crew members venturing outside on a tether, has previously only been conducted by government astronauts. Corresponding for us from the US is Kate Fisher:

27 August, 2024

Namibia

Herbert Jauch Calls for Rethink on Namibia’s Oil and Gas Strategy

Activist, Herbert Jauch, has called for a fundamental reassessment of Namibia’s approach to oil and gas exploration. In a recent discussion, Jauch emphasized that the use of the country’s natural resources should benefit all Namibians, not just a select few, and warned against continuing with oil and gas extraction given the current global context.

27 August, 2024

Africa

DRC Faces Delays in Mpox Vaccine Delivery Amidst New Virus Variant Spread

The Democratic Republic of Congo no longer expects its first delivery of mpox vaccines this week, as it battles a new virus variant that has spread beyond its borders reports Al Jazeera. Despite promises from the U.S. and Japan, the vaccines are delayed, while the World Health Organization has declared mpox a global public health emergency.

27 August, 2024

World

Trump Casts Doubt on Attending Upcoming Debate Against Kamala Harris, Criticizes ABC Network

Donald Trump has cast doubt over his attendance in the upcoming presidential debate, where he is set to face off against Democratic candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris. The former President has hit out at the US network hosting the debate, ABC. Our Mitch McCann reports:

27 August, 2024

South Africa

DA Calls on Electricy Regulator to Clarify Tariff Methodology Amid Electricity Affordability Crisis

In South Africa, the DA is urging the country's electricity regulator, NERSA, to clarify its electricity tariff determination methodology. This comes after NERSA admitted that tariff hikes were based on a flawed interpretation of the law, exacerbating the electricity affordability crisis. DA national spokesperson on Electricity and Energy, Kevin Mileham, plans to push for a review of electricity tariffs in Parliament:

27 August, 2024