insert_link Namibia Interview: Rehoboth Town Council Updates Community on Power, Street Names, and Municipal Projects The Rehoboth Town Council has provided clarity on several issues affecting residents, including recent power outages, street renaming delays, and ongoing municipal projects. Desiree Pieters, Public Relations Officer for the Council, offers her comment on the concerns raised by the public. Regarding the scheduled power outages over the weekend, Pieters explained that these were planned maintenance activities communicated to the community via radios, social media, and posters at shops. “We […] today8 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia Rehoboth Council Responds to Power Outage Queries Desiree Pieters, Public Relations Officer for the Rehoboth Town Council, addressed recent concerns from residents, including scheduled power outages, street renaming delays, Reho Spa renovations, and agricultural plot allocations. She emphasized that the Council communicates proactively via official channels and encouraged residents to contact the office directly instead of relying on social media. Pieters also highlighted concerns about the power outages over the past weekend. today8 October, 2025
insert_link World France’s supercell storms kill two after heatwave Photo: Lemonde France has been rocked by a deadly one-two punch: a blistering heatwave followed by fierce supercell storms. The powerful weather systems, triggered by extreme atmospheric instability, uprooted trees and unleashed winds reaching 120 km/h or more. At least 17 others sustained injuries, including four in serious condition from falling debris. The storms rolled from the Pyrenees toward Normandy, unleashing torrential rain, hail often as large as tennis balls, and […] today26 June, 2025
insert_link World Millions of Americans Prepare for Intense Storms Tens of millions of Americans are under severe weather advisories as tornadoes and thunderstorms are set to strike parts of the country. The storms have already disrupted major events and left hundreds of thousands without power. Mitch McCann reports: today5 March, 2025
insert_link South Africa In S.A, load-shedding has been reduced to stage four until further notice In S.A, load-shedding has been reduced to stage four until further notice. This follows the successful recovery of all five units at Majuba, two at Camden, and one at Medupi since Saturday. In total, eight out of ten generation units that had tripped at the weekend have returned to service. Eskom’s spokesperson, Daphne Mokwena, says emergency reserves replenishment is also progressing well: Meanwhile, the DA’s, Kevin Mileham, says the over-reliance […] today24 February, 2025
insert_link World Millions affected by extreme weather across United States Powerful storms have battered vast swathes of America's southeast, causing multiple fatalities and leaving hundreds of thousands of homes without power. US President Donald Trump has approved a request for disaster relief funding. But more extreme weather is expected in the days ahead. Benji Hyer reports. today18 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa Grade 12 learners in S.A miss Computer Applications Technology exam due to power outages Around 400 Grade 12 learners in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, missed their Computer Applications Technology exam due to power outages caused by severe storms and flooding. Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube assured the public that contingency plans, including backup papers, are in place with support from Umalusi to ensure exams proceed smoothly. Meanwhile, the Western Cape Education MEC David Maynier urges the public not to share fake news, as it […] today23 October, 2024
insert_link South Africa Power cuts have hit South Africa’s labour market hard: the biggest toll has been on jobs – new research By Haroon Bhorat, University of Cape Town and Timothy Köhler Access to electricity – measured by the share of individuals who use electricity as their main energy source – has significantly improved in lower-income countries in recent decades. Thanks to large-scale rural electrification and infrastructure development programmes, 90% of the population in these countries had access by 2021, up from about 74% at the turn […] today30 May, 2024
insert_link South Africa Power Restored at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital After Substation Fire The Gauteng Health Department has confirmed the restoration of power supply to Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital following an outage caused by a burnt feeder board at the Ridge substation. City Power's team successfully restored power this morning, according to Motalatale Modiba from the department. Since Sunday, the hospital had been relying on backup generators due to the outage, which affected multiple areas of Johannesburg. today24 April, 2024
