insert_link Business / Economics Radio outages as Gross Herzog transmission tower fails Several radio stations have gone off air following a power failure at the Gross Herzog transmission tower, a key telecommunications hub located south of Windhoek. The tower, which stands 41.2 metres tall on the Gross Herzog Mountain, has been out of full operation since Monday. The outage is linked to a generator at the site running out of diesel fuel, leaving the structure without backup power. The tower, which has […] today31 July, 2025
insert_link World Rescue efforts continue to pull out 8 men trapped in Indian tunnel Clock is ticking for the eight men trapped in a collapsed tunnel in India as rescue efforts continue for the fourth day. At least eleven state and federal agencies are involved - and have roped in advanced SONAR and drone systems to locate the men. Ishan Garg tells us more. today26 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa In South Africa: Eskom CEO Blames Stage 6 Load-Shedding on Majuba Failures In South Africa, Eskom CEO Dan Marokane says stage 6 load-shedding was triggered by multiple unit failures at Majuba power station in Mpumalanga after a transformer overload. He confirmed the issue is a structural and technical setback, but assured that isolation measures are in place. Despite further unit trips at Medupi and Camden, Eskom remains committed to its generation recovery plan. Marokane warns this week remains crucial in the recovery […] today24 February, 2025
insert_link World Challenges persist to rescue man trapped in sinkhole near Tokyo Hopes are fading of rescuing a truck driver who has been trapped in a sinkhole near Tokyo for days. Worsening ground conditions have complicated rescue operations. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Tokyo. today31 January, 2025
