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Eskom CEO Highlights Data-Driven Approach and Governance

In S.A, Eskom CEO Dan Marokane says a data-driven approach and enhanced governance practices underpin the power utility’s financial and operational improvements. He briefed Parliament’s portfolio committee on Electricity and Energy yesterday. He adds that extending the life of coal power stations is one of the reasons for improvement in generation and load-shedding: Marokane also says the biggest risk factor is the non-payment of electricity bills by state institutions like […]

todayDecember 5, 2024 8

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ActionSA Gauteng Youth Forum Calls for Transparency in Spaza Shop Permit Process

  ActionSA Gauteng Youth Forum demands transparency and accountability from municipalities in issuing permits to spaza shop owners and vendors. President Cyril Ramaphosa has instructed spaza shops and vendors to register their businesses within 21 days, a move aimed at addressing the deadly foodborne illness outbreak in the country. ActionSA’s, Mologadi Modiba, says all applications made within the 21-day timeframe and beyond must be made public for scrutiny:  

todayNovember 21, 2024 19

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Deputy S.A Minister Urges Action on Water Losses

In S.A, the In S.A, The Department of Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, Sello Seitlholo, is encouraging municipalities to urgently address water losses due to illegal connections and ageing infrastructure. Between 37-percent and 47-percent of water in South Africa is lost due to non-revenue water, which includes water lost to leaks and illegal connections. Seitlholo says the department will continue to support municipalities to ensure sustainable water supply to communities: […]

todayNovember 18, 2024 28

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INTERVIEW: Business and Economics Researcher Josef Sheehama on Local Authorities and Audits

  Business and economics researcher Josef Sheehama recently shared his insights on the ongoing challenges faced by local authorities in Namibia, particularly regarding audits, financial mismanagement, and poor service delivery. Speaking in a recent interview, Sheehama emphasized the long-standing issues that have plagued local authorities and the steps being taken to address them. Sheehama pointed out that the frustration surrounding local authorities isn't a recent development. "This has been an […]

todayNovember 11, 2024 14

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Deputy President Says Government Is Collaborating with Development Bank to Aid Indebted Municipalities

  S.A's Deputy president Paul Mashatile says the government is working with the Development Bank of Southern Africa to secure resources to assist municipalities that are in debt. Municipalities owe creditors 116.5-billion-rand, with 75.3-percent of this debt more than 90 days overdue. In turn municipalities in 2023/2024 were owed 339.9-billion-rand. Answering questions in the National Assembly yesterday, Mashatile said it is concerning that many municipalities are in financial stress:  

todayNovember 1, 2024 30

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ActionSA in Ekurhuleni has submitted a motion of no confidence against mayor, Sivuyile Ngodwana

ActionSA in Ekurhuleni has submitted a motion of no confidence against mayor, Sivuyile Ngodwana, and his team of mayoral committee members. Leader of the party’s caucus in the metro, Siyanda Makhubo, says since Ngodwana’s election, with the help of the ANC, EFF and seven minority parties, service delivery and the city’s financial standing has deteriorated. He says the motion of no confidence is in a bid to save Ekurhuleni from […]

todayFebruary 14, 2024 23

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