S.A. to Deploy 2,800 New Police Officers for Festive Season Security

S.A. to Deploy 2,800 New Police Officers for Festive Season Security

S.A's Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says two-thousand-800 new police members will be deployed next month for extra security during the festive season. This move aims to tackle crime and ensure the safety of both residents and visitors. In her post-cabinet meeting media briefing, Ntshavheni said the officials will focus on high-risk areas, offering visible policing and quicker responses to incidents:

November 14, 2024 9

South Africa

Eskom assures consumers that the fire at the Kriel power station in Mpumalanga will not impact power supply

Eskom has assured that the fire at the Kriel power station in Mpumalanga will not impact power supply. This follows after Unit 6 tripped due to the loss of hydraulic oil to the turbine valves. The fire was quickly extinguished by the station’s emergency team. No injuries occurred, and other units remain fully operational. Eskom's Daphne Mokwena highlighted that the current reserves are adequate to meet demand:

November 5, 2024 15

Business / Economics

Green Hydrogen Commissioner gives a progress update

Namibia's green hydrogen plans have attracted interest from several countries, including European nations. At a press conference in Windhoek on Wednesday, Green Hydrogen Commissioner James Mnyupe gave an update on the progress of these projects. Mnyupe said that Namibia is currently developing about eight green hydrogen projects that are at various stages. Among these, the Daures project is nearing completion, with expectations to finalise by the end of […]

August 28, 2024 35

Africa

Eenhana Expo kicks off

The 14th edition of the Eenhana Trade and Business Expo started on Monday and is being held under the theme ‘Reviving local economy through business resilience, innovation, and diversification.’ In an interview with Nampa on Monday, town council spokesperson, Ottilie Shingenge said they have a total of 192 exhibitors, two of which are international exhibitors from Zambia and Zimbabwe. According to Shingenge, this year’s expo is bigger […]

July 29, 2024 22

Namibia

Zambia urges hope as races to find trapped miners

A week after dozens of miners were buried by a mudslide in Zambia, the government said Friday it was committed to rescuing all those still trapped underground. Vice President Mutale Nalumango told parliament that operations to retrieve the about 36 workers would continue indefinitely, after a survivor was pulled from the rubble earlier this week. "I urge the nation and the affected families to remain hopeful," she said. "The government […]

December 8, 2023 3